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Our Birth Doula Services are professionally trained  to provide 

unbiased emotional, physical and informational support

to the expecting mother & partner, in labour and the immediate postpartum.

 

Our role is to support women & their partners in a safe, memorable

and empowering birthing experience  for all birth preferences.

WHAT IS A DOULA?

Birth Matters birth Doula Care

Birth Matters  -Birth Doula Service Details

 

The following services are provided to each Expectant family, and her Partner:

 

  • 1-2 labour preparation sessions in office to get to know each other, discuss your birth preferences and guide you through the birth planning process. 

 

  • 24hrs / 7 days/wk. On Call period commences upon hiring & 24-hour phone assistance as needed. Reliable excellent Back-up team always in place.

 

  • Continuous support during active labour (or sooner upon mothers request) at your home and/or at your chosen birthing site.                                                                                      

  • Relaxing & Private office for our appointments as well as the spacious learning room for bigger group settings. Large well stocked lending library of books and dvds for client use.
     

  • During labour: we will help you with relaxation techniques, positions, visualization and positive affirmations, breathing, and informational support. Access to tools such as TENS machines & peanut balls available to all clients. 

 

  • Photography to document your labour, the birth, & immediate postpartum available if desired included in fee -includes up to 10-15  key images, editing, and files. 
     

  • Immediate Post-Partum support (usually an hour or two post birth) . Includes initiation of Breastfeeding support if desired & assistance with bonding with your newborn during your immediate post-partum.
     

  • 1 post-partum follow-up visit in office answering questions you may have about your birth, reviewing Photos of the birth and providing any additional information you might require for a smooth family transition. 

 

  • We work with a limited number of families each month so that we can provide the best care possible.  If you know you would like our support, we recommend booking early to ensure we have availability at the time of your estimated delivery date.

 

  • We offer ongoing support to all our clients within our office, with regular family events, drop-in groups, learning sessions, and reunions planned frequently. Our doors never close.
     

Benefits of Professional Birth Doula Support

Hiring a professional Birth Doula is a wonderful way to support & prepare both you and your partner for the birth of your child.  We recognize that each couple is unique and support every type of birth plan, hospital & home birth.  This is our passion and PROFESSION, we dedicate all our time within the world of supporting the wishes and plans of our birthing families. 

 

Birth Matters Doulas work full time as  Birth & Post Partum Doulas, over the years they have  attended & supported 1000's of local families. This incredible team continues to provide the most experienced & reliable  Doula supports in the Interior.

 

For a read through previous clients' reviews and feedback go to this link

 

 https://doulamatch.net/profile/3510/jodi-anderson-cddona 

 

There are many studies done over the last couple of decades that have demonstrated the benefits to labouring moms and their partners to have trained, professional, & certified birth support.

 

Call or email today to book your support!

 

Free Initial Consultation

Choosing a Doula who will be present at your birth of your little one is an important decision. If you wish, we offer an initial consultation that gives you a better sense of want we can offer to the birthing team as the Doula for your birth. This meeting is informal and carries no obligation. Want to meet? Fill out the form below and book your consultation today!

 

First Nations or Metis Families

We are pre-approved Doula for the Aboriginal Doula Fund. This fund is available to all Birthers or Partners who identify as First Nations, Metis or Inuit - it covers up to $1200 towards our Doulas fees. The client must apply to the fund directly themselves. Feel free to email us for the links to apply or more information on the fund.

 

Professional Birth Doula & Photography Bookings

Before purchasing, please complete the online registration form and/or email us to discuss availability, your birth preferences & wishes and your estimated due date (EDD).

 

Birth Doula Services ~ Investment: $1400 and require a $400 retainer (non-refundable) to secure a spot. No space can be confirmed until availability is verified & retainer is received. We work with a limited number of families each month so that we can provide the best care possible.  If you know you would like our support, we recommend booking once you have decided to ensure we are available at the time of your due date. 

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Payments options include:  Cash, Electronic-transfer, Credit card online, or Paypal Invoice.

 

Once the retainer  is received  we are available/on-call commences  - see full contract for further refund policy

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