Birth & breastfeeding support designed for you
If you're looking for support and care centered around you, your little one, and your family, my birth doula services in Abu Dhabi were created just for you.
Birth Doulas provide the Support & Resources you need
If you're asking yourself...
- How can I get ready for my birth?
- How will I know when to go to the hospital?
- What will labor feel like? How will I cope?
- How do I breastfeed?
...or any similar questions, you're not alone.
In fact, probably everyone who has experienced pregnancy has asked themselves these things, even if it's not their first child. That's why doulas exist!
Our job is to help you gain as much knowledge about the process of pregnancy and birth as you need to feel confident. Going into the unknown of birth can be a lot easier when you have a dedicated doula by your side providing support and resources along the way.
The term doula comes from the Greek word meaning "woman who serves."
That is exactly what a birth doula does - we enter during pregnancy and meet your immediate needs. Whether that is education, creating a birth plan, or having a plan to manage postpartum mental health, a doula’s job is to make the transition to parenthood feel easier. This includes the process of labor and delivery, when a doula will offer physical and emotional support as well as helping you advocate for the birth that you want.
Birth Doula Support
Birth doulas are professionals who provide physical, emotional, informational and advocacy support to you throughout your pregnancy and during labor.
Customizable doula packages are available. My standard birth doula package is 5000 AED and includes:
- Two prenatal visits to discuss your pregnancy, birth preferences, practice comfort measures, create a birth plan and a plan for the postpartum period.
- Continuous support by phone or email until 2 weeks postpartum.
- On-call period begins two weeks before your estimated due-date.
- Continuous birth support from the on-set of labor until 1-2 hours postpartum .
- Assistance with breastfeeding if needed.
- One in-home postpartum visit to see how things are going, answer questions and debrief your birth.
- Support through unexpected negative outcomes or perinatal loss.
- Connection to local and online resources as needed.
Lactation Support
As a lactation counselor I can support you on your breastfeeding journey.
In-home or virtual breastfeeding support can help with:
- Issues with baby’s latch
- Healing sore nipples
- Milk supply issues
- Feeding positions
- Milk storage
- Pumping
Service starting at 150 AED/hour.
Coaching
As a coach, I'm here to support your pregnancy & postpartum goals. These 30 min - 1 hr one to one consultations are you-centered. Topics may include but are not limited to:
- General pregnancy & birth Q&A
- Help writing your birth plan and/or reviewing it
- Support planning for labor or postpartum
- Debriefing a birth experience
Service starting at 150 AED/hour.
"I don't know how I would have done a natural birth without Kim."
"She helped create a birth plan and created clear expectations as far as interventions and pain relief. She really helped prepare me for a natural labor. She was also very supportive in lactation support. In many ways, the hardest part of the process was breastfeeding. She was incredibly helpful." ~Rebecca
I'll Care for You So You Can Care for Your Baby
If you're a new mama-to-be in Abu Dhabi, book a commitment-free consultation to see how birth doula support can benefit you!
