Doula and hypnobirthing options and fees
Choosing your doula and hypnobirthing support is more of an emotional decision than a rational one. It's about rapport and trust. You're about to put a lot of time, money, energy and faith into the next few months, so it's really important you find the right person for you. Let's start with a no-strings, no-fee Zoom call....
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One size does not fit all. All the support I offer is entirely tailored to you. Adapted to ensure we cherry-pick and explore the elements that are most meaningful to you. Having said that, it helps to have idea about what options are available to you, so here are the services I offer.
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Want to chat to find out more? Get in touch and book an call by emailing me at: charlie@thegoodbirthpractice.co.uk
The Diana Option.
Birth doula support
Named for my lovely Mum, Deirdre Diana, who was kind and empathetic, determined and resilient, great fun and a great thinker. You would have loved her.
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You only have one chance to experience this pregnancy and birth. It doesn't have to define you, but it will alter who you are and how you interact with the world. There's no right or wrong way to have your baby, and no easy way either. With over a decades experience in doula'ing and maternity improvement, I can be honest and realistic with you. I'll help you make birth plans that are grounded and reassuring, so you're as prepared as you possibly can be for a birth that you look back on with pride and love (however it happens). ​
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4 x in-person antenatal sessions, during which we plan and prepare for your birth and Fourth Trimester
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Hypnobirthing
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7am-9pm antenatal WhatsApp group, where you and your partner can ask questions, share news, generally keep in touch
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On-call 24hrs a day from 39 weeks until your baby is born
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In-person attendance at your labour and birth
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Available to you 7am-9pm for the first fortnight after your baby is born, so you can call or message with any questions, or simply to marvel again at how amazing you were during birth
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Postnatal visit to reflect on your birth and discuss any appropriate follow-up support for you and your baby
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(Price on request)
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You can read some lovely stories from other women and families I have supported here.
Let's have a chat about what you want and need, and whether I could be the right doula for you. Click here to arrange a call.
The Marguerite Option -
Your Maternity Mentor
(Virtual Doula support)
Named for my wonderful Grandmother Marguerite (Betty) and my darling daughter Marguerite (Margot). Both bright, bold and brilliant, and holders of intuitive wisdom.
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Imagine how reassuring it would be to be able to have the time and space to really talk about your pregnancy. Someone you trust to unpick and talk through your hopes and fears as you plan for the birth that is right for you. That's exactly how I will support you as your Maternity Mentor.
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ONE MONTH
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4 x antenatal sessions, approximately 2hrs each
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Hypnobirthing MP3s and knowledge
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Writing your birth plan
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Sign-posting and resources for any specialist concerns
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WhatsApp group
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£575
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THROUGH YOUR PREGNANCY
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All the above
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PLUS an on-going WhatsApp group
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PLUS 'On-call' via WhatsApp, 24/7 from your 39th week of pregnancy
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PLUS Virtual doula support through your labour (via WhatsApp)
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PLUS Post-natal visit
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£975
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Read how other women and their families have benefitted from Virtual Doula support here
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Contact me to arrange an initial chat. No commitment, no strings. Just a friendly chat about what you want and need and how I can work for you.
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The Sylvia Option -
Bespoke antenatal and postnatal sessions
For Sylvia. A woman who wasn't afraid of the world, or of evolving her views. Elegant, organised, optimistic and resilient, she was an absolute inspiration (and a wit at that).
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You may have a particular pregnancy situation or concern that you want to focus on. These bespoke sessions are tailored to you, and your personal and particular circumstances;
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Hypnobirthing refresher sessions
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Caesarean birth planning
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Home birth planning
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Induction of labour planning
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Pregnancy after miscarriage
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Birth partner preparation
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Birth reflections
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2 hour session - £180
Additional 90min sessions - £95
All sessions include, The Calm Birth School Hypnobirthing MP3s and birth planning resources
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Read some of the experiences of other women and families who I have supported during their caesarean birth here.
Arrange a call to find out more about how we could tailor a planning session to you.
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