Your OB has recommended a c-section. You’re feeling nervous, scared and defeated.
This is not what you have in mind when you envisioned childbirth. Or perhaps, you are electing to have a surgical birth. Whatever your reasons may be, I am here to provide you with the support that you need.
As your C-Section Doula, I will provide the same support that I would provide in my standard birth doula packages. The difference will be that I may not be able accompany you into the operation theatre, unless you do not have any other support person to accompany you.
As a part of the C-Section Doula package, you will receive:
2 Prenatal Visits:
The purpose of these meetings is to help prepare you for birth. They will also be a great opportunity for me to get to know you better. We will be going over some of the surgical details and talk about how to best prepare yourself for the procedure. We will also talk about post-op care, how to care for stitches and adjust with the new baby after surgery. You will also be able to ask me any other questions, should time permit, about preparing for the baby, including newborn care, baby products etc. These visits are about 1.5 hours long each.
1 Postpartum Visit:
I meet with you one final time within the first two weeks after the birth see how you are physically recovering, provide feeding support, if needed, babywearing support and review the birth with you to help process everything.
For extended support, you can choose to add on more hours for postpartum support for a fee as well.