DOULA - RESPONSIVE AND EXPERIENCED SUPPORT
Are you curious about giving birth with a doula? Here you can read about what it entails.
WHAT IS A DOULA?
A doula is a professional support person who provides support during childbirth. The doula supports both the mother and the partner in finding your role.
We meet during pregnancy and have two prenatal appointments. We are then on call and come and support you during labor until the baby is born.
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Those of us at doulabyn are trained and experienced doulas who work professionally to support births.
THE AGREEMENT
Our classic package with support from an experienced doula before, during and after childbirth.
What is included:
- Two preliminary conversations 2.5 h
- One emergency start call online 1 h
- On-call around the clock from 10 days before BF
- Back-up doula
- Loan of TENS masking & tieable heating pad
- Presence and support of the doula throughout the birth
- After-call
The package also includes:
- Ongoing contact for questions during pregnancy by phone/email.
- A comprehensive compendium of good information
- Breastfeeding course if needed
- Breastfeeding support if needed.
Price: 18 000 sek
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The fee is invoiced in two parts. The first invoice is sent after the first prenatal appointment and the second after the birth.
Health care allowance can be used with 2000 SEK per person.
Installment over 6 months is possible if desired.
BIRTHSTORIES
I decided to hire a doula for my birth early in my pregnancy and I am extremely happy that it was Hanna. With her support, I had a positive birth experience and was as a first-time mother able to give birth to my child without medical anesthesia, just like I wanted.
Hanna has a warm, insightful and calming presence that made me feel safe during our meetings and through all phases of the birth. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional and was able to accommodate all my wishes and concerns before the birth. I would highly recommend Hanna as a doula!
Elin, first-time mother
BIRTHSTORIES
My birth was not at all what I had imagined, but I still experienced it as incredibly simple and beautiful. It was so much more manageable than I had imagined. Looking back, I realize that it would have been traumatic if I had not had a Doula with me.
It was worth its weight in gold to have a trained support person who was 100% there for me. Hanna could also speak for me to the staff while I focused inward. When things didn't turn out the way I thought they would, such as the needing to have a vacuum extraction, Hanna was able to help me stay calm and not see it as a defeat. But she also made sure that many things turned out as I had hoped and I got a lot of physical and mental support. I would really recommend ALL births to have a doula.
Martina, first-time mother
BIRTHSTORIES
Congratulations to you for considering Hanna as your doula! Hanna's personality is perfect for the job. She is great at reading the mood of the room which facilitates a good interaction between you, your partner and hospital staff. I admit that I was skeptical of the doula concept at first, but I have no hesitation in giving Hanna my warmest recommendations. She's a rock.
Mikael, partner
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Frequently asked questions
When the birth starts and you begin to feel the need for more support, you call the doula who comes to you and supports you actively (together with the partner) until the baby is born and often for a while afterwards during the birth of the placenta, possible suturing (stitches) and the start of breastfeeding.
During the birth, the doula and the partner together actively supports you by:
- Gently guiding you in coping techniques and breathing (Hypnobirthing/Birthing without fear)
- Giving massage and acupressure
- Giving pain-relieving counterpressure
- Giving mental support to feel safe, calm and focus.- Helping you to stay in contact with your self and trust your body.
- Suggest positions, movements and exercises that reduce pain and can help the process to move forward smoothly.
- Create a calming and inspiring Birth Space: turn off the lights, light candles, turning on music retrieve and organize the room with props and tools,
We also support you through:
- Practical support, for example: making sure that the water is warm, that the TENS electrodes are in the right place if the pain moves and possibly increase the strength, putting a cold towel on the forehead and changing it regularly, warming the wheat pillow, arranging smooth transfers. etc.
- Support in communicating with healthcare professionals to ensure that your wishes are followed as far as possible. As doulas we work actively to contribute to a clear dialoge about information on advantages/risks of different options, going through the possibility to try something in a more gentle/natural way first or to wait, etc. We can often contribute with suggestions or safe modifications to improve your experience.
It usually works very well and the doula is often a highly appreciated support for the partner as well. The partner is always the most important support but person but often the partner feels more secure in their role when they're not the only support person. It is also often good for the partner to have someone who is confident and experienced in a situation that may be new or unfamiliar to them for them to feel calm and trust the process. We form a strong support team together!
Supporting someone who is giving birth can often also take its toll in the form of fatigue and you also need to eat, drink and go to the toilet. With a doula, the partner and the doula can take turns and relieve one another to make the experience more seamless for the birthing person. They can also take a a nap if it feels urgent.
That the partner feels well and confident makes them a better support for you during the birth and they often feel more satisfied with their contribution.
Partners who are hesitant about hiring a doula usually change their minds quickly when we meet and they understand the value of it for both you and them.
It usually works very well and the midwives usually show great appreciation for us doulas. It's very clear to both us and them where each of our areas of work begins and ends and how we compliment each other.
The majority of the midwives we meet are very positive to having a doula on site because it usually results in a calmer and more positive atmosphere in the room and better experiences for those who give birth, as well as gives them some relief and let them focus mainly on the medical aspects.
We always do our utmost to create a good and warm collaboration with the midwives on site as we are all part of a team around you giving birth!
If the birth starts before the day starts, the doula or back-up doula comes anyway and it doesn't change anything else afterwards. In case of absence, we help to find a replacement (we have plenty of close partners who have the same level of knowledge and focus).
The times this has happened so far, it has not meant any change.
Yes! If you feel a need for support during the latency phase at home, we can come to your home. You decide when you start to feel the need for support and decide when you want us to come.
If you manage well at home during early labor we recommend that we meet up a little later when you are approaching the active phase.
For hospital births, we usually recommend meeting up at the hospital or just before leaving home.