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Meet
with you prior to your birth to identify your personal priorities
for the birth.
During the prenatal visits we will become acquainted and develop
a relationship so that you are comfortable with my presence. We
will explore and discuss your priorities, any fears or concerns,
and plan how we might best work together. |
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Assist
you in making a birth plan
I will need to know your preferences regarding management options,
the use of pain medications and I will help you make a birth plan.
I will also want to know your own best ways of coping with pain
and fatigue and how we foresee working together.
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Accompany you through labour at home and/or hospital
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During labour I will provide emotional and physical
support such as:
• Reassurance
• Encouragement
• Continuous presence
• Listening
• Relaxation
• Massage
• Breathing techniques
• Positions
• Hot and Cold therapy
• Suggestions on ways that may help you cope better with
labour pain and progress labour. |
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Offer you objective information to help you make
informed decisions |
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Act
as an advocate within the team of care providers |
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Support you in your choices |
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Postpartum support
After the birth I will remain with you for 1 – 2 hours until
you are comfortable and ready for some quiet time alone. I will
also assist with your baby’s first breastfeed. |
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Home support
I will do a home visit possibly the day you come home from hospital
or any day you choose to help with getting settled, baby care
questions, breastfeeding or any other concerns. |
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Always
work with a team of back-up doulas |
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As your doula I will be working for you not the hospital
or the care providers |
