I’m a Doula - West Auckland/North Shore
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Topic: I’m a Doula - West Auckland/North Shore
Posted By: mybeautiful3
Subject: I’m a Doula - West Auckland/North Shore
Date Posted: 17 July 2009 at 2:44pm
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Hi there!
Congrats on your pregnancy & what an exciting journey it is! I'm sure you've thought a lot about your impending birth & wondered what it's going to be like & what kind of support are you going to be offered? Well - maybe I can offer my help! :) I'm registered with Childbirth International to gain my certification as a Doula. If you are not sure of what the word Doula is - in short - she's a support person during your pg & birth. I will meet with you before your birth - so we can review your birthplan together. I can offer you various suggestions of how I can be your support during labour - encouraging you to change & try different positions, massage techniques, use of birth ball, are ideas we can discuss should you choose to. I am available to come to your house at the beginning of your labour - and will help you labour at home for as long as you feel comfortable before we transfer to the hospital. I will work with your partner & offer encouragement during this birthing miracle. I have no medical qualifications - so don't take the place of your midwife/obstetrician - I am purely there for you & your partner. Some advantages of using a Doula include: - 50% reduction in c-sections - 25% shorter labours - 60% reduction in epidural requests So, if after reading this - you'd like to know more - please don't hesitate to ask me any questions....or post your comments! I am happy to be your Doula at either Waitakere or North Shore Hospital. |
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Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 17 July 2009 at 4:39pm
| How can I find out if there is a Doula available in my area- its somehting I have thought about in the past, and would defianatly be keen for. Thanks |
Posted By: mybeautiful3
Date Posted: 19 July 2009 at 5:04pm
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Posted By: AzzaNZ
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 10:49am
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Hi! I had a doula at my first birth (which was a c-section) and she was a great help.
Good luck with your certification, I hope it goes well! |
Posted By: Kellz
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 10:49am
| Cool thanks heaps. I had a hideous first birth experience and are planning a home water birth with this one! |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 10:55am
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I was considering a Doula with my first birth, but never got around to it. Amazing how quickly 9 months flies by.
Am going to be a bit more organised when number 2 comes along. -------------   
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Posted By: mybeautiful3
Date Posted: 20 July 2009 at 6:30pm
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Hi Kellz,
Unfortunately now of my Doula contacts can help - so sorry :( |
Posted By: uba232212
Date Posted: 15 July 2018 at 1:07pm
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Hi, I am interested in your doula services. I am due on 20 Aug. Planning to birth at North Shore Hospital. How I can contact you to discuss my situation? Thanks Uba |