Birth Doula Services

Mothering the Mother

and the Father during their Sacred Journey into Parenthood

A Birth Doula works alongside the midwife and/or other members of the medical team,

both during home births and hospital births,

to help create the best possible birth scenario for the couple, honouring their birth plan and acting as their gentle guide and advocate. Whereas the other professionals focus on the physical and medical well-being of both mother and baby, the Birth Doula is the compassionate companion of the couple during the last stages of their sacred journey into parenthood and the first stages of settling into their new role as parents.  Her focuss is on their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

 

Her role is to help create the calmest possible environment an experience for the couple

however the journey unfolds from moment to moment,

from when the birth starts progressing till a few hours after the birth. For a relaxed mother is more able to work with the different natural hormones being released during different stages of the birth to create the most relaxed possible experience for the baby and a great head start for the new family.

The birth doula typically:

  • Visits one to three times before the birth,
  • Is present during the entire labour and birth process till up to 2 hours after the birth, and
  • Visits once or twice after the birth to help with postnatal questions and check in on possible post-partum depression.

FMI on Birth Doula Services in general

please feel free to visit www.comoxvalleydoulas.com 

or google Birth Doulas in your area.  The Comox Valley Doulas work together as a team and highly recommended that prespective clients interview at least three doulas to ensure the best fit and to also choose a back-up doula that they resonate with in case of any unforesee circumstances preventing the primary doula from attending the birth.

 

Various packages are typically available

depending on the doula’s training – and that is reflected in rates

Christina is currently offering basic birth doula services by donation as she is working on the final paperwork related to the required number of births she has attended as part of her training, she is  This package typically includes one pregnancy massage and/or energy work session.  In addition couples may opt to also attend  Gentle Kripalu Yoga Plus classes and may make additional appointments for any or all of the other services that Christina offers.  Yoga and additional services are at the normal rates.

FMI or to book an interview appointment, please feel free to Call Christina at (250) 890-9008.