Birth Doula Support
What is a Doula?…
…How does a Doula Support Birth?
Education and Information on birth and practicalities
Writing your birth intensions
Support for partner and/or other family members present at birth
Continuous support through pregnancy, birth and postpartum months
Positive support and advocacy
Hospital births, home births, free births and c-sections
Transferring from home to hospital once in labour
Massage and Acupressure - in labour
Breathing techniques to keep you calm and birth baby
Alternative pain relief methods not using drugs
Birth pool
Birth positioning and movement to help keep mum comfortable and birth baby
Help with latching on and breastfeeding
Forming and developing a relationship with baby
A Doula is an emotional and physical support during pregnancy, birth and in the postpartum months providing continuity of care. It is not a clinical role, instead Doulas work alongside midwives and doctors. A Doula’s role is to provide fact based information - not to offer advice, and be an advocate for mother and any family present at the birth. There is substantial evidence that having the support of a Doula at birth improves experience and birthing outcomes.
You will come across Birth Doulas and Postpartum Doulas. Birth Doulas in large work antenatally, during birth and offer limited sessions postnatally. Postpartum Doulas support after birth, usually at home for a period of time to suit you.
How I as a Birth Doula can support you:
My work is full circle. I am available from the moment a client is starting to think about/wanting a baby right through to postpartum and beyond. I work with new mums through to those on baby number 5, helping families to navigate their way through the pre & postnatal months with fact based, non biased information.
With experience as a Pre & Postnatal Yoga Teacher, it was soon clear I wanted to support women and their family further as a Birth and Postnatal Doula. I love my work. I provide continuity of care with a flexible and caring approach. I have experience of working with women who are in recovery with eating disorders, addiction and those struggling with trauma, anxiety and depression. I enjoy working with partners and other members of the family who are present.
I have experience with home births and I am able to supply a birth pool if required. Please do get in touch, I hope I may be able to support you, x
Postnatal Visit
Home Birth - Birth Pool
Visiting Mum and Newborn
Hey, I’m Virginia.
I am based in Yorkshire offering Yoga, Birth & Postpartum Doula Support & Reiki. I am a trauma informed Doula and I am recognised as an established Doula by Doula UK and Conscious Birthing. I offer a discreet & reliable service for all clients, providing a kind, caring and supportive environment. I look forward to meeting you. x
“The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.”
— Rajneesh
Testimonials.
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“Virginia was there for me physically & she encouraged me during my labour. She made sure I was left alone to birth my baby without intervention.”
Birth Doula Client, Yorkshire
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“Virginia was amazing during my labour. She supported me physically and emotionally. My labour & birth was intense but she kept calm throughout. She also made sure I felt safe and cared for. I couldn’t have done it without Virginia, she managed to catch my baby with my partner before the midwives arrived. I thank God that Virginia was available.”
Birth Doula Client, Yorkshire
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“My needs mattered as much as the needs of my baby. She enabled me to make informed decisions about my body that withstood pressure and medical jargon.”
Birth Doula Client, London
Services & Packages
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Below is an example of my most popular package - I can be flexible to suit your needs.
Antenatal Appointments - up to 6 hours (x3 sessions) at your home.
The Birth (I arrive once you are in established labour). We would be very much already in communication by phone/message at this point.
Postnatal Appointment - 2hrs at your home
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I work with you to form a package of sessions, supporting you at home after birth up to 9 months. Please note one parent must be at home during my working hours.
2hr minimum sessions.
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Additional hours may of course be added to your packages.
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Private yoga sessions available in person at your home or in my studio. Online available if you are away from home travelling or on holiday - take me with you!
Group prenatal yoga online class runs weekly please see timetable.
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Private yoga sessions available in person at your home or in my studio. Online available if you are away from home travelling or on holiday - take me with you!
Group postnatal yoga classes in person, running weekly at Huddersfield based yoga studio - Om is where the Heart is please see their timetable (under courses) to book in.
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In the comfort of your home or in my studio space, take time out for you to relax.
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