During our initial consultation we'll have the opportunity to get acquainted and determine if we're a good match to support you through your birthing journey.

I offer a range of packages tailored to meet your needs, from prenatal visits aimed at preparing you for childbirth, to providing support during labor and even after your baby arrives home.

Feel free to explore these options and let me know what resonates with you. I'm here to provide guidance and support every step of the way. Together, we'll assess your requirements and preferences to customize a package that suits you best. Here are the options available:

1) Prenatal Care:

• Two prenatal meetings

• Further discuss your goals for your birth

• Discuss fears and concerns

• Prepare a birth preference plan

• Practice comfort measures

2) Prenatal care, Birth support and postpartum care

Prenatal Care:

• Two prenatal meetings

• Further discuss your goals for your birth

• Discuss fears and concerns

• Prepare a birth preference plan

• Practice comfort measures

Labor Support:

• Continuous support

• Labour support on the phone, in your home, hospital of choice, and/or birthing centre

• Physical and emotional comfort methods

• Moral support (and more) for partner 

Postpartum Care straight after birth:

• Initial lactation support

• Support skin-to-skin 

• Explain effective latch and feeding cues

Postpartum Care at home:

• 1-2 postpartum in-home visits

• Reflect on the birth

• Provide additional resources

And throughout this time you will have unlimited contact to me via phone or email for questions and concerns. I am here for you.

3) Postpartum Care:

Having a baby is an exciting and sometimes daunting time. So I am here to provide support in the first weeks after birth by offering informational and physical support, to help with feeding and caring for your baby and making sure you look after yourself too. Helping support you by light cleaning, organising, meals, and filling in when you need a break. But mostly I am there for emotional support by encouraging you if you feel overwhelmed. But you got this, I'm just here to support you :)

Some of the ways I will support you and baby:

Bathing baby and helping you
Breastfeeding support
Bottle feeding support
Listening to you
Meal prep
Ensuring you get rest
Sibling care
Soothing techniques for baby
Showing you the benefits of swaddling

I am happy to help with day and night support. Day shifts are a minimum of 4hrs and night shifts are a minimum of 8hrs.

I offer various price packages, so that I can ensure my availability for you and your needs. The packages can be split up in various ways, we will find what works for you and your families needs.

4) Lamaze Childbirth Education Classes:

Step into a world of empowerment and informed decision-making with my Lamaze Childbirth Class.

Designed to prepare expectant parents for the journey of childbirth, the classes offer a comprehensive blend of evidence-based information, practical techniques, and emotional support. The classes provide a nurturing environment where you can learn about the stages of labor, pain management strategies, partner involvement, and the importance of relaxation and breathing techniques.

Whether you're embarking on parenthood for the first time or preparing for another birth experience, our Lamaze Childbirth Class is your compass, providing the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate this transformative moment with resilience and strength.

Join us as we embark on this shared journey, empowering you to make informed choices and embrace the miracle of childbirth with joy and confidence.

I offer both one-on-one and group Lamaze Childbirth classes. Reach out to me today to discover more about how these classes can support you on your unique childbirth journey.

5) Spinning Babies® Parent Class:

In this dynamic session, we'll shine a spotlight on your baby's active role in the birthing journey. As your baby navigates through the three levels of the pelvis during labor, we'll explore invaluable techniques designed to support your pelvis and its muscles, enhancing flexibility and mobility. Together with your birth partner, you'll discover how to implement these techniques before and during labor, creating the ideal conditions to 'make room for baby.'

Spinning Babies® unveils the secrets of optimal labor positions for your baby, potentially transforming the birthing experience into one that is not only less painful but also pleasurable.

This class is exclusively tailored for expectant parents, offering insights into:

• Understanding the pivotal role of your baby's rotation in labor.

• Learning essential Spinning Babies® Techniques.

• Incorporating Daily Essential Activities for pelvic health.

• Exploring The Three Balances℠ to relax birth muscles and enhance comfort during labor.

• Discovering Birth Positions that facilitate pelvic opening, easing your baby's passage into the world.

Invite your birth partner to join us on this journey of preparation and empowerment, as we equip you both with invaluable tools and knowledge to enhance comfort during pregnancy, labor, and birth.

For expectant parents seeking to enrich their birthing experience, this class is a must-attend. Contact me today to secure your spot and embark on this transformative journey toward a joyous and empowered birth."

Please contact me to find out more.

6) Let's create your personalized birth plan together!

Let me guide you through the process of creating a personalized birth plan that aligns perfectly with your desires and preferences. Our prenatal consultations, designed to be thorough and supportive, typically last up to 2 hours. And if you require more time to ensure every detail is just right, we're here to extend our assistance. Get in touch today to embark on this transformative journey towards a birth experience that's uniquely yours."

Doula Team

I work with a team of experienced, caring doulas for back up support. Visit our collective website at www.marindoula.team to learn more about the doulas and our collective.