Doula Services
What is a birth doula?
“A birth doula is a companion who is very familiar with childbirth. The doula is like a childbirth educator, objective listener, and personal assistant wrapped into one. The doula learns what the pregnant person wants during pregnancy and strategizes individualized help for comfort and coping and reminders of all the tips and tricks learned during childbirth education classes. The doula does not make medical decisions or give opinions, but they can help the birthing family ask good questions of medical staff and make sure they understand their options.
Doulas typically meet with families at length prenatally, at least twice. This gives the doula knowledge of both yours and your partner’s fears, joys, and hopes surrounding the birth. During birth, the doula stays with you no matter how long or short your labor is and does not change shifts the way nurses and some care providers do. When you hire a doula, you hire a champion for you — someone who sticks with you no matter what.”
[Quote from Spinning Babies website: Pregnancy Week by Week: 15 weeks]
Book Alison Marshall as your birth or postpartum doula
Discounted prices available while Alison completes her student prac experiences!
See the Australian Doula College flyer below for information on booking Alison as your student doula.
Get the individualised continuity of care you need for your birth and/or postpartum when you hire an Australian Doula College Student!
Be educated, informed and empowered on your birth and postpartum journey by choosing our comprehensively trained doula, Alison Marshall!
Birth Package:
Support for you and your support network
3 antenatal visits
on call for the birth, available by phone 24/7 during this time
2 postpartum visits
Postpartum Package:
Includes 24 hours of support in total
Individually designed to fit your needs and requirements and can be flexible to suit all parties involved
Your investment for an Australian Doula College student doula is $495 (incl GST).
For more information or to book a student please contact Doula Services at bronwyn@australiandoulacollege.com.au