Very sadly sometimes things do go wrong and for some known or unknown reason the baby does not survive or will need special care and love.

  “I’m sorry – its not good news” is the last thing that parents want to hear at this time.  This is a time when a doula for the parents is especially needed.  I provide an anchor for them in a time that is traumatic, guiding them through with compassion and love.

 

   . antenatal visits, as needed.

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   . Listening.

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   . Advocate for the mother and family.  Support for as long as needed / wanted in the labour and birth.

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After care, after the birth:

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    . postnatal visits - as needed.

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    . Translating ‘medical speak’ and asking relevant questions.

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    . Guide them through procedures and arrangements that they may not be aware of.

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   . Grief Recovery Method.

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   . Unlimited phone calls and texts

 

Having experienced many tragic circumstances in my life and done the work around processing them, I am able to ‘hold the space’ for the parents without being overcome by my own grief.