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DOULA SERVICES
Pregnancy, Childbirth & Postpartum support in Barcelona
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Are you pregnant and in need of physical and emotional support for you and your partner?
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Are you an expat needing help with navigating the medical system in Barcelona?
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Or are you a single mum in need of a helping hand?
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Would you like to prepare for your birth experience?
I can help make this a wonderful experience for you!
My aim is to equip the expectant mother and her partner with the necessary tools and techniques to navigate the physical and emotional demands of having a baby, from pregnancy to childbirth and beyond. Please note my role is non medical.
From personal experience as a new mama and as an expat living in London, I understand the unique challenges that come with becoming a parent while being away from home. I know first-hand how valuable the support of an expert can be, and now aim to help others have the best possible experience in their journey into parenthood.
PACKAGES
All of my packages include:
Unlimited Phone, text and email support: from the moment you hire me, throughout your pregnancy and after the birth until your baby is 2 weeks old.
Pregnancy visits:
Preparing you and your partner for an active birth in which you are aware of your choices and in charge of your decisions. We can cover:
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Your birth preferences, choice of hospital and necessary documentation
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Preparation of a dedicated birth plan
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Relaxation and breathing techniques
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Helping your birth partner participate with confidence
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Emotional support and reassurance
Visits will take place within the comfort of your own home (each lasting appx. one hour)
At birth:
I can be with you in person or virtually. I accompany you and your partner to the birth itself, providing continuous physical (if in person), emotional and practical support during dilation, labour and the first hour of your baby’s life:
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Massage, breathing and pressure-release exercises
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Language support for expats
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Ensuring your wishes are not forgotten (birthing balls, pain relief if desired and other Hospital facilities)
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Guidance and support in the establishment of lactation (as per your preferences)
I will be on call for your birth from week 38 until after delivery.
I can meet you at your home and go together to the hospital once you feel ready to go or meet you directly at your planned hospital.
Postpartum visits:
I provide active support during the first weeks after your baby’s arrival, with special emphasis on your emotional needs while you establish a bond with your child:
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Helping you and your partner adapt to having a newborn baby
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Support and advice with the routine care of your baby: soothing, bathing, swaddling etc.
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Gentle holistic sleep support
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Guidance and support in the establishment and development of breastfeeding (as per your preferences)
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Caring for your baby while you rest and I ground you to your sences
Visits will take place within the comfort of your own home (each lasting appx. one hour)
Workshops you my be interested in...
Birth & Baby Preparation Workshop
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Are you pregnant and in need of physical and emotional support for you and your partner?
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Are you an expat needing help with navigating the medical system in Barcelona?
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Would you like to prepare for a conscious birth experience?
I know first-hand how valuable this support can be, and now aim to help others have the best possible experience in their journey into parenthood.
Gentle Infant Sleep Workshop
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Do you struggle with your child's sleep?
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Do you find it hard to get your child to sleep at nap times?
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Are you exhausted due to your child waking several times a night?
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Do you need to get better rest and time for yourself?
This workshop is designed for pregnant families, with newborn or up to 6 years olds infants. I will provide support and guidance to alleviate sleep concerns and help your child and family sleep better.
Newborn sleep coaching support group
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Are you lost about how to get your newborn to sleep?
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Do you need to have a better understanding about sleep habits?
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Do you miss interaction with other like minded people?
This support coaching group is designed to help families with newborn babies until the age of 5 months old. We will support each other by validating our feelings, providing advice and giving you a space to share your challenges.
During a 4 weeks (11am to 12pm on 12th-19th-26th September & 3rd October) I will provide you with evident based information about:
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Safe sleep practices
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Routine
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Bedroom environment
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Avoiding overtiredness
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Sleep tools
