Doula Companioning
Book a consultancy appointment with me!
Looking for birth doula support but don’t know where to start? I am here with a listening ear! Whether you are looking for specific support or you just don’t know where to start, let’s arrange a time to talk about where you are at, what you are thinking and feeling and we can take it from there. Consultations can be carried out virtually or in person.
Booking my support on a consultancy basis, might be for you if:
- You experienced a traumatic reproductive care experience in the past which is impacting your daily life, or current experience of care, and you would like to talk through how to move forward.
- You are experiencing all the emotions due to a high risk pregnancy, a pregnancy following a previous loss, uncertainty over continuing a pregnancy or know that your baby will require a NICU/SCBU stay after birth, and you would like to talk through your feelings, find your feet and identify a path forward in your care.
- You are seeing or hearing all over social media that “you should hire a doula” but you really aren’t sure why! You are intruigued to know more and want to explore specifically how my companion support may be different from other “doula support” and how my support may be of benefit to you.
- You really aren’t sure what you want from your care, but you know that you want to talk through your options in order to map a way forward in owning your experience.
- You would like to better understand the ways in which obstetricians, midwives and other healthcare providers work and how different care settings (hospital, birth center or home) may or may not be in alignment with what you want.
- You have hit a bump with your existing obstetrician, midwife or healthcare provider and are finding it difficult to communicate what you want. Perhaps you feel pressured into making decisions that are not in alignment with your beliefs/expectations and you would like to explore other care options.
- You do not feel heard or respected by your obstetrician, midwife or healthcare provider and want to learn ways to communicate your expectations with perspective and confidence, as changing providers is not an option for you or is not what you want to do.
- You do not want a “full package” of doula support, but would like in person support at appointments with your obstetrician, midwife or healthcare provider, to facilitate productive conversations that ensure your expectations of care are heard and respected.
- You would like to learn more about UK healthcare laws, your rights, self advocacy, the process of informed decision making and informed consent, and how to use this information to have your needs met.
- You would like support to write your birthplan or plan of care, highlighting your preferences, expectations and informed decisions.
- You are looking to be connected with different services, providers or resources within you community to meet your needs.
Consultancy Fees
My consultancy fees are charged at £75 per hour – with return travel costs to/from my home in the Scottish Borders to the place of consultation/support charged at 45p per mile.
If you purchase a consultancy session and decide to book me for my full doula support package, the cost of your consultation will be deducted from the full fee.
If you book a consultation with the intention to explore hiring me as your doula and securing my full doula package, this consultation is without cost.
