“In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves.”
– Myla & Jon Kabat-Zinn
A bit of background...
Nine years ago, just before I became pregnant with my own daughter, I had the privilege to do my first doula course with Conscious Birthing in the UK. Shortly after, I travelled to Hawaii to intern with the holistic midwife Darby Partner. Those two experiences became instrumental in how I approached my pregnancy and birth. And so, I was very much a woman who knew what she wanted when the time came to birth my child.
Pregnancy is the time in a parent's life when they get a glimpse of what the future will hold: many crucial decisions they'll have to make on behalf of their child(-ren).
Part of my work as a doula is to provide parents with reliable information that helps them navigate all the choices around pregnancy and birth. I aim to empower families to make choices true to themselves and to choose the birth they want.
The other part is being 100% present for them on this journey by giving them my unfaltering and unbiased support.
Please scroll down to have a look at the birth support I offer ;)
'Faye was really excellent. I really feel that she has a calling for what she does. Her food was nourishing, her hands healing and her listening skills were very empathetic. She was very respectful of my wishes and worries and didn't consider anything too small or silly as a worry of mine.' G.D.
Birth Support tailored to YOU
Before we decide to work together, we'll have a complimentary meeting, to find out if we like each other 😉. If you choose to work with me, I send you my contract, and once both parties have signed we're good to go.
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Below, I put together a birth package, to give you an idea of what to expect from birth doula support with me. However, the options listed are not set in stone, and, together, we can create a birth package that suits you, your preferences and your budget.
Birth Support Package
Your investment for this package is £ 1100, and it includes the following:
- 3 in-person antenatal visits where we discuss your wishes and options, relaxation techniques and positions, and your birth-plan.
- Ongoing phone or video-call support (also text messages or WhatsApp).
- An on-call-period from ten days before your estimated due date until your baby is born.
- My reassuring presence and support at your birth.
- Fuel costs*
- My parking fees at the hospital (if applicable)
- And 2 postnatal visits where I lovingly listen to your concerns, and support you with settling into life with your new baby. This also means a birth de-brief, massages (should you want them) and breastfeeding support.
I'm here to support you all along the way 🩷
* I charge extra fuel costs for any place that is more than a 60-minute drive away from Helston.
'Faye was the best doula ever. I like how she treated me with care and how concerned she was throughout my perinatal journey.'
Doris Wambugu
Always feel safe to talk to Faye
and she always bring a supportive, comforting and calming energy to the house. C.B.