Doula
Data analysis shows that having a continuous presence of support personnel such as a doula, can be one of the most effective tools to improve labour and delivery outcomes. Women who hire a doula are more likely to:
- have a spontaneous vaginal delivery
- have a shorter labour
- have positive breastfeeding results
- give birth by c-section
- need analgesia or anaesthesia inc epidural
- have an instrumental delivery
- develop postpartum depression
I offer a bespoke service specially curated to your needs. See below examples of two packages, offering varying levels of support. The Matrona Care package is orientated around more postnatal support during the first week after your birth, and the Basic Strong Mother package offers another option with less meetings.
The Dea Matrona Care Package £1500
- Meet the doula (free) by phone or in person
- 3x prenatal meetings for discussion, preparation and a massage treatment, each visit averaging 2 -3 hours
- 3x postnatal visits in your first week after birth offering support, massage for the whole family, I'm happy to do any household duties, each visit averaging 2-3 hours
- Unlimited support by phone or email
- On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 38 weeks to 42 weeks to come to you in labour
- Being present for the duration of labour from time requested until a few hours after baby has arrived
- Pregnancy massage, labour and delivery massage, post natal massage included with all meetings
- Birth story - a brief written timeline of the birth and events
- Birth photography - I can take photos of the birth, mother, baby, partner or atmosphere taken with family camera
- Placenta arrangements if needed
- Birth plan assistance exploring birth wishes and considerations for labour and plan of care
- A nourishing home cooked meal brought for you and your family after your baby has arrived
- Herbal support where needed, i.e teas, sitz blends, balms, oils
- Use of my personal library
Basic Strong Mother Package £1000
- Meet the doula (free) by phone or in person
- 2x prenatal meetings
- 1x postnatal visit
- Unlimited support by phone or email
- On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from 38 weeks to 42 weeks to come to you in labour
- Being present for the duration of labour from time requested until a few hours after baby has arrived
- Pregnancy massage, labour and delivery massage, post natal massage included with meetings
- Birth story - a brief written timeline of the birth and events
- Birth photography - I can take photos of the birth, mother, baby, partner or atmosphere taken with family camera
- Placenta arrangements if needed
- Birth plan assistance exploring birth wishes and considerations for labour and plan of care
- A nourishing home cooked meal brought for you and your family after your baby has arrived
- Use of my personal library
I take 50% payment up front upon hiring me as your doula to secure my availability for your dates and the remaining 50% is payable by your estimated due date. Additional visits can be requested as well as additional massage treatments for mother, partner, as well as pregnancy massage tuition so your mother/partner/friend can learn to massage your pregnant body at home the right way! Baby massage tuition also available in your home as a one-on-one service.
Areas I cover are anywhere up to 1 hour travel distance from Canterbury in Kent, including parts of London and Surrey. If you live outside of these areas and want to have me attend your birth, talk to me! I'm sure we can work something out.
If reading over these pages you wish to have an informal chat about what hiring me as your doula would look like then please feel free to give me a call. The first call or meeting is zero obligation but with the purpose to help you find your perfect match, and it is sometimes nice to just touch base with someone whilst exploring your options, and should you want to go ahead then we can begin tailoring your plan of care just how you want it. I look forward to meeting you!
Please note: A doula's role is strictly one of emotional, informational and physical support. A doula is not a medical professional and does not perform any kind of clinical tasks including cervical examinations, delivery of babies, taking blood pressure, giving medications or medical advice. Doulas also do not make decisions for you or speak on your behalf. A doula is a trained professional that helps guide and give unbiased information to aid you and your family to make choices that best suit you and your birth.
Maternity Massage
Pregnancy is a time of great physiological and emotional transition. I use specific massage techniques to help ease these transitions for any stage of pregnancy, prenatally or post-natally. I offer a mobile massage service to come and treat you in the convenience of your own home for any stage of pregnancy or help speed post-natal recovery. Massage not only stimulates circulation, but increases oxygen in the blood whilst boosting natural oxytocin levels, all the while lining you up for a great night's sleep. Symptoms of pregnancy treated by massage may include:
The power of touch in this way is used throughout the childbearing year to help hold and guide mother, baby and family into a state of harmony for optimum health of body, mind and birth. |
Holistic Deep Tissue Massage
This form of remedial holistic deep tissue massage, otherwise known as the JING method, is an East-meets-West fusion of practices that treat pain, life's discomforts and stresses, returning your mind and body into balance whilst promoting an overall sense of well-being. These techniques coupled with a listening touch, slowly and effectively allow the body to release built up tension locked in the deeper layers of the body's tissue. Whatever you are wanting a massage for, the first treatment consultation gives you a chance to connect with your therapist and create a treatment plan specific to your needs, in a wellness clinic or in the convenience of your own home. I use a massage wax to gain better traction with the body tissues and fascial trains. There are many different disciplines incorporated into this form of massage which compliment one another which might also make it a very different experience to any other form of massage you've had before!
Relaxation Massage
Enjoy the soothing benefits of massage with a treatment focused on creating a sense of deep relaxation. This oil massage with music and candles creates a very nurturing atmosphere for you to fully reset. The technique itself stimulates the entire circulatory and lymphatic system using predominantly Swedish massage techniques aimed to leave you feeling:
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Massage Workshops
Calling all pregnant women! Bring along your partner of choice to this Pregnant Partners special event where your partner/mother/friend/doula can come and learn all the basics of pregnancy massage, some labour and delivery techniques as well as some post-natal new parent routines. We will learn the benefits of massage at each stage of pregnancy and how to harness the power of touch to bring comfort to our dear ones and for a more positive birth experience. This workshop is aimed at treating specific symptoms of pregnancy and perhaps more importantly - how to prevent them. A dynamic and interactive three hour event aimed at equipping couples with hands-on knowledge and a confident touch to go home with and enjoy forever.
Refreshments and course material booklet included
Items to bring along:
A bikini for your pregnant self
A partner of your choosing
2 x towels
2 x sheets
2 x pillows
oil of choice - I recommend coconut oil
Get in touch for dates - spaces are limited to keep the class small
Refreshments and course material booklet included
Items to bring along:
A bikini for your pregnant self
A partner of your choosing
2 x towels
2 x sheets
2 x pillows
oil of choice - I recommend coconut oil
Get in touch for dates - spaces are limited to keep the class small