Birth Preparation Sessions
Intended to inform and empower you to feel confident about your birth
What we'll cover
Understanding the stages of labour
Exploring pain relief options
Back up plans like inductions and c-sections
Creating your birth preferences and setting up your birth environment
The role of the birth partner
The golden hour after birth
Infant feeding choices
The role of the placenta
Postnatal planning
These birth preparation sessions are design to give you personalised guidance to help you feel informed and excited for your new arrival. We have two 2 hour sessions filled with information so you feel excited, informed and empowered about your birth.
Where will they take place?
These sessions can be delivered online so you can be in the comfort of your own home or in person if located near Frome.
Investment?
The cost of a 2 x 2 hour birth preparation sessions is £120. Extra sessions are available at a cost of £40 per hour. If you decide to book me as your birth doula later on in your pregnancy the cost of your birth preparation sessions will be deducted off the fee.
In the session I had with Emma before my elective C-section, she provided me with the knowledge and insight about the procedure and my choices during the birth. Previously feeling very apprehensive and anxious, I felt well informed and reassured and well prepared for what was to come. I learnt there were options and choices that I had not been aware of and that I could tailor my birth experience to my needs and ideals far more than expected. Emma is warm and empathetic and very supportive and respectful of my anxieties and wishes helping me feel reassured about the birth and resulting in a positive birth experience.
Claire
Frequently asked questions
What do you offer?
I provide support for birth preparation, in person birth support and postnatal doula support to help new families during their transition into parenthood.
Where do you work?
My doula support covers families in Frome, Bath, Shepton Mallet, Westbury, Warminster, Bruton and any areas within an hour of Frome. I also offer virtual doula support within the UK.
How can a doula help with birth prep?
A doula can give informational support, explain your birth rights and choices so you go into birth feeling informed and empowered. This is about giving you evidence based information so you can make your own personal choices. We can use the information to build the foundation for your birth preferences.
How do I book your services?
You can contact me through the website for scheduling a consultation and to discuss your specific needs.
Is there any research into if having a doula leads to better birth outcomes?
Yes, research has shown having a doula present at birth:
Shortens first-time labour by an average of 2 hours
Decreases the chance of a caesarean birth by 50%
Decreases the need for pain medication
Helps partners participate with confidence
Increases success in breastfeeding
Decreases risk of PND
Source: “Mothering the Mother”, Klaus, Kennell & Klaus 1993.
Can birth preparation help if you have an elective c-section?
Absolutely, if you are having a c-section you have choices and you can still prepare for a positive c-section birth. If you are interested in learning more about planning for a positive c-section contact me.