My Role as a Birth Doula
Childbirh is the most rewarding life style change in a woman’s life
and will certainly be a “memorable event" in a couples life. My goal
is to help pregnant women achieve the birth they truly desire through
continuous emotional, educational, and physical support, during her
pregnancy and labour. As a doula I draw on my knowledge, training and experience to provide
emotional, physical and informational support. I provide reassurance
and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions as labour
progresses and help with relaxation, massage, positions and other
techniques for your comfort. I am working for you, not your caregiver
or hospital. I work together as a team to help ensure the best birth
outcomes and memories. The majority of births attended by doulas are with couples. I would
like to reassure the partner that my role in no way takes away from or
replaces the role of the partner. Rather, my presence allows the
partner to be involved to his/her own level of comfort and
participation in this most wonderful, amazing, miracle—the birth of
your child. How I Practice
I prefer to meet with you and your partner for an initial visit. This
allows me to become acquainted and to explore your priorities and any
questions or concerns you may have. This meeting does not oblige you
to have me at your birth
If you decide to have me at your birth my sevices include:
Two prenatal visits
I am on call 24 hours a day during the 2 weeks surrounding your
estimated due date
Early labour support as requested at home or hospital. I remain with you once active labour has begun until one or two hours
after the baby is born. Physical, emotional, and informational support for labour, birth, and
breastfeeding. Photographs during labour, birth and recovery if you request them. A postpartum visit at home within the week after birth of your baby
Postpartum breastfeeding help as needed
During the prenatal visits I will want to become familiar with your
birth plans and provide any information or education you may need to
make informed decisions about your care. It is helpful for me to know
how you cope with pain and fatigue and your thoughts about medications
as well as defining how you see us working together. From the moment I am hired I provide support via email and phone
addressing any concerns the mother or father may have. After our
prenatal visits, I encourage you to call me any time you have
questions or concerns and after your caregiver visits. I would like
you to call me as soon as you are in labour, your water breaks or you
know you are going to be induced. This allows me to make arrangements
and to be available when you want me with you. After the Birth
I remain with you for one or two hours after the birth, until your
baby has breastfed, you are comfortable and your family is ready for
some quiet time together. You are welcome to call me at any time
before our postpartum visit, with any questions or concerns you may
have. I will visit you once after the birth of your baby, to review
the birth and provide any assistance I can that would help you in your
adjustment to parenthood. If you need extra breastfeeding help I will
visit you as needed and welcome you to attend a breastfeeding clinic. My Limitations as a Birth Doula:
I do not perform clinical tasks and am not a health care professional. I do not make medical decisions for you. I will help you get the
information you need to make your own informed decisions. I will not speak to medical staff regarding matters where health care
decisions are being made. I can discuss your concerns with you and
suggest options. I can support you in discussions with staff as your
advocate
Fees
My fee is $750 no tax
PYMT Options are:
1) leave a 1st deposit of $375 due on your first prenatal visit
(The remaining $375 is due at our second prenatal visit or by 37wks (3
weeks before your baby’s duedate), Whichever come first)
2) you have the option to place an Electronic Transfer via your Banking Institution Online
3) a one time Payment in full on the first prenatal visit
Cheque can be made to Daniella Panetta
I look forward to hearing back from you and being a part of your
Wonderful Birth Experience! Daniella
Mommy & Me Doula Care
647-993-2718
