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Greenwich Doulas
are based in The birth and post-natal support provided
by Greenwich Doulas are individually tailored to the
mother's needs. During the first visit the mother and the Doula will have
time to discuss what the mother needs and how the Doula can help her. |
Birth
Service includes:
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Two antenatal visits to discuss hopes and wishes of the family |
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Exploring birth choices and help with drawing a realistic Birth Plan |
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Optional massage and homeopathic remedies (not qualified) |
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Companionship and reassurance throughout labour and delivery |
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Informed advocacy |
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24 hour telephone and email support throughout |
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One postnatal visit to talk through the birth experience |
Postnatal Service
includes:
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Helping with the care of the newborn baby
(or babies!) |
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Companionship and reassurance |
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Help, support and advice with the chosen
feeding method |
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Giving mother time off for rest |
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Demonstrations on practical baby-care
(bathing, top and tail etc.) |
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Cooking simple and nutritious meals for
the new mother |
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Care of any siblings |
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Practical help (shopping, light housework,
even PA and secretarial work if needed!) |
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Receiving and/or screening visitors and
telephone calls |
Other Services:
Overnight
support, help with chosen feeding method, help with establishing routine, giving
mother a chance to rest overnight
Babysitting
– giving new parents a chance to have some baby-free time in the knowledge that
baby is safe in expert and caring hands
Catering:
Five nutritious freezable main courses per week cooked in your own kitchen by
an experienced cook (Italian and Vegetarian requests particularly welcome!),
giving new parents time with their new baby without
having to think what to prepare for the evening meal.