As a doula I offer a variety of different services to support you before, during and/or after the birth of your precious little one. All packages can be tailored specifically to meet your needs. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions.

Payment plans available on request.

A travel fee will apply if travel is required more than 30km outside of Nelson City. This will be mutually agreed upon at our first in-person meeting.

Please refer to the Doula Services page to see a detailed breakdown of what’s covered and included in the antenatal and postpartum visits.

Virtual support

Supporting your journey in any location

Wanting support from afar? I’m here for you! My virtual support package allows us to work together, to prepare and educate you and your birth partner prior to labour, birth and postpartum. You will go into your birth experience feeling confident, informed and empowered.

Inclusions:

  • No obligation 30 minute connect call to see if I would be the right fit for you and your family

  • Three antenatal sessions (2-hours each) covering, but not limited to:

    • Your perceptions on pain and birth

    • Prior birth experiences (if any)

    • Your vision for your birth and postpartum

    • Creating a birth plan/ map

    • Giving your partner tools to support you

    • Discussing any concerns or fears you both may have

    • Different forms of pain relief and common interventions

    • Knowing your rights and what informed consent means

    • Planning your postpartum

  • A copy of my birth and postpartum workbook and resources

  • One 60 minute birth debrief

  • Postpartum meal delivery box from Feeding the Fourth with 10 nourishing postpartum meals

  • Access to up to date resources and information

  • Emotional support via phone and email throughout your pregnancy and postpartum period

*The antenatal sessions and birth debrief will be delivered via Zoom or Microsoft Teams

$790

Complete support

Pregnancy, birth and postpartum support

This package allows me to support you through pregnancy, labour and into your postpartum period. As your Doula I will respect your birth wishes, support you emotionally and physically, hold space for you throughout your labour and birth - no matter where or how you choose to birth. I will also be there to support your birth partner and help to create a space where you both feel comfortable and safe.

Inclusions:

  • No obligation 30 minute connect call to see if I would be the right fit for you and your family

  • Three antenatal sessions (2-hours each), to educate and prepare you and your birth partner for labour and birth

  • Attend an antenatal appointment to meet with your LMC or healthcare provider

  • On-call 24/7 from 37 weeks until two weeks after your estimated due date

  • I provide in person support throughout your labour and birth. Birth tools such as acupressure, massage, aromatherapy, rebozo, the Birth Sling, positive affirmations and encouragement utilised. I will also provide support to your birth partner during this time and hold space while you birth in the way that you intend

  • Access to a TENS machine during labour 

  • A set of the Best Birth Co birth affirmation cards

  • A placenta print if desired

  • Two postpartum visits (2-hours each), to be used within the first 12 weeks. A hot drink, snacks and a meal will be provided at each visit

  • Emotional support via phone and email throughout your pregnancy and postpartum period

  • Access to books from my lending library and a local resource list 

    $2490

Antenatal & postpartum support

Preparing and caring for you before and after baby’s arrival

This package is great for those who want to go into labour and birth feeling confident, knowledgeable and empowered. We will discuss your visions for your labour and postpartum period, and how your partner can best support you during your labour. I will be there to nurture and nourish you again in the postpartum period. Note: there is no birth attendance with this package.

Inclusions:

  • No obligation 30 minute connect call to see if I would be the right fit for you and your family

  • Three antenatal sessions (2-hours each) where I help to educate and prepare you and your birth partner for labour and birth, and plan your postpartum period

  • Three postpartum visits at home (2-hours each), to be used within the first 12 weeks. A hot drink, snacks and a meal will be provided at each visit.

  • Emotional support via phone and email throughout your pregnancy and postpartum period

  • Access to books from my lending library and a local resource list 

$1770

Postpartum support

Postpartum planning and fourth trimester support

Let me help you plan for your postpartum period, then support, care, and nourish you during your fourth trimester as you navigate the transition to parenthood. This is the time where I “Mother the Mother” and become part of your village.

Inclusions:

  • No obligation 30 minute connect call to see if I would be the right fit for you and your family

  • One in-home 2-hour postpartum planning session before you meet your baby, to discuss how you would like to be supported during this time

  • Regular check ins during your pregnancy, and emotional support via email and phone throughout your postpartum period

  • 12 hours of in home postpartum support. You can choose to do this in four 3-hour visits, or six 2-hour visits within the fourth trimester. Please note: If you choose to split the hours into 6 visits, there will be an additional charge for meals provided for these two extra visits ($50 per visit).

  • This package can be tailored to meet your needs during your postpartum period

  • Access to books from my lending library and a local resource list

$1880

Caesarean support

For families planning a ‘belly birth’

If you are planning an elective caesarean, let me help you plan for the birth you desire, and I will support you as you recover in the following weeks.

Inclusions:

  • No obligation 30 minute connect call to see if I would be the right fit for you and your family

  • One in-home 2-hour birth and postpartum planning session, where we discuss the important aspects of your caesarean birth, and plan for your postpartum recovery

  • Regular check ins via phone and email during your pregnancy and postpartum period

  • The option to have in person doula support on the day of your caesarean (4 hours), and a nutritious postpartum meal brought into the hospital for you

  • Three postpartum visits at home (2-hours each), to be used within the first 12 weeks. A hot drink, snacks and a meal will be provided at each visit

  • Emotional support via phone and email throughout your pregnancy and postpartum period

  • Access to books from my lending library and a local resource list 

$1,750 - with doula attendance on the day of caesarean

$1,400 - without doula attendance

Extras:

  • Additional 2 hour in-home postpartum visits can be added to any package for $190 per visit.