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WHAT IS A DOULA?

The word Doula (pronounced doo-la) is becoming more common in the western world. Although having a Doula by your side at Birth dates back as far as ancient times, the word Doula translates to "servant / slave to woman".

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A Doula is hired to provide support for the birthing mum & couple, during the prenatal period, the birth & an agreed, postnatal time. 

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The Doula provides information to the couple so they can make decisions about how they would like their birth to be. Whatever that may be, the role of the Doula is to support those choices & to assist in making the transition from pregnancy into motherhood as amazing & satisfying as possible.

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The Doula views birth as a non-medical event. It is a miraculous & natural event in a Woman's life.

If you are interested in Meaghan Doula Service an obligation-free meeting with Meaghan is arranged to see if she is what you are after as a Doula on your Birthing day.
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Doula Services fee is $3,500 with a $300 non-refundable deposit required at the time of booking after the initial meeting.

Meaghan's Doula Services

An obligation-free coffee meet up to establish if we are suitable for your special day.

Once established & the non-refundable deposit is paid a 2 -2.5 hour consultation for your pre & postnatal visits are booked as well as the following:

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         Information on the natural process of birth 

  • Information on all the medical interventions 

  • In-depth information on how you may feel during Birth to support & prepare you for your desired outcome

  • partner support

  • Breastfeeding support or a referral to a Lactation a consultant

  • Referrals were needed to Natural Therapists in my Community

  • Aromatherapy advice & recipes for home use

  • Massage (all treatments are a separate fee of $150 per hour & are in-house)

  • Personalised essential oil blends to assist with all Pregnancy, Birth & post-natal care

  • Dietary advice if desired

  • Postpartum planning to prevent depletion

  • Mother Blessing ceremony ( separate fee )

  • Closing of the Bones Postpartum Ceremony( separate fee )

 

The Birth

​An on-call period from 38 weeks, 2 weeks postnatal offers a full range of support ( see instagram for updates on my stories & posts  )

Postnatal support is usually personalised for my Mumas & usually include Breastfeeding support, Nutrition Advice, meals & healthy snacks,Aromatherapy Body Massage, Belly Binding, Mugworth Mothers Warming ( Moxa ) complete debriefing & referrals where needed. 

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I am currently supporting Birthing Mums at home Births only this includes Free Births.

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Your on-call period starts from 38 weeks. At times that period can extend to 42 weeks.

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Our Exchange:

​​Doula Services $3,500

Christmas/New Years Eve period (by approved booking only)

 

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