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Pregnancy Yoga - Belly Flex...Childbirth Education....Labor/Birth Support...Mother Baby Yoga...Infant Massage...Breastfeeding Support

 

New!  Belly Flex - yoga based childbirth preparation...more than just pregnancy yoga!

 

Margaret River...Busselton...South Western Australia

 

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www.birthskills.com.au        

www.hushpostnatal.com.au

www.homebirth.net.au

www.pregfit.com.au

www.bubhub.com.au

www.birthingsense.com

www.sarahjbuckley.com

www.web.mac.com/david.vernon

www.yogababes.com.au

www.greenkids.com.au

 

 

             

 

Your Birth

 

Birth as a Natural Event

Labor and Birth Support

BirthWorker Profiles

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our commitment to providing you with a supportive and nurturing pregnancy, birth and early motherhood journey means that we structure your antenatal, labor, birth and postnatal education and support to suit your needs.

 

 

 

 

Birth as a Natural Event

Did you know...Women believe that birth is a natural event, for some it is simple and straight forward, for others it is long and difficult, but all women want a fulfilling experience and a healthy baby.   

 

A positive birth experience is influenced by;

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A woman's ability to feel in control in her chosen birth environment

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A woman's ability to freely move and adopt positions of comfort (without restriction)

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The presence of a partner, and a trusted support person

 

A woman in labor and birth who is cared for by a known, experienced and trusted birth partner;

(when compared to a woman who does not have birth support)
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Is more likely to experience labor and birth as a fulfilling, positive and empowering experience

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Is less likely to require medical pain relief such as an epidural

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Is more likely to have a reduced overall time in labor and birth

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Is less likely to experience medical intervention, such as vaginal examinations, induction, hastening of labor artificially, instrumental delivery, episiotomy, directed pushing, caesarean sections

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Is more likely to successfully breastfeed her baby (WHO recommends exclusive breastfeeding for 6months)

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Is less likely to suffer (birth) post traumatic disorder and possible onset of postnatal depression

 

 

Selecting who will be with you on your birth journey is an important part of your preparation for your labor and birth.

 

 

Labor & Birth Support

With belly flower BirthWorkers (Doulas)

 

What will we do for you as you?

Whatever you want us to do :o) but this is something that we will discuss as you develop your birth plan and explore your birthing options.

As a guide though:

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Provide antenatal education and an understanding of natural birth

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Educate and guide you in your natural birthing options before birth

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Work with you to develop your birth plan

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24hr on-call for you labor 2 weeks prior and 2 weeks post your estimated due date

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Unlimited phone and email support

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Educate and support your partner in your birthing choices

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Advise you on birthing positions before you experience the birthing of your baby

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Rub your back, apply firm sacral pressure (great during contractions)

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Ensure your birth environment is as you request it (dim lights, hushed voices, music, aromatherapy)

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Support your partner and communicate with other family members (only if requested)

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Provide your requested natural methods of comfort/pain relief as required

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Talk to you, support you, breathe with you, encourage you and be there for you during your birthing journey

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Ensure your labor and birth remains a positive and empowering experience

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Visit you in your own home after the birth of your baby 

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Chat with you about your birthing journey (birth debrief)

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Provide breastfeeding support, and if required referral to a Lactation Consultant (Karina Ayers)

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Gentle support and guidance for you (and your partner) in your role of new mother

 

 

Belly flower BirthWork Practitioners

Belly flower BirthWork Practitioners are all certified Doulas who have completed, or are working towards, additional BirthWork training with Natalie (Midwife) in order to be able to provide you with a comprehensive and quality support role through belly, birth & baby.

 

What is a Doula?

A Doula is a term from taken from the ancient Greeks and historically is defined as slave to (a woman in) labor and birth, but today a Doula is provider of emotional and physical support in pregnancy, labor and birth, and into early motherhood.

 

Profiles

Desiree Gibson

Beth Bridson

 

 

Pricing Structure for Labor & Birth Support

Labor and Birth only

Cost $550

Nurturing and supporting your birthing choices and needs in labor and birth

(This package will include a meeting with your BirthWorker to identify your needs and wishes for your labor and birth)

 

Labor and Birth Support for HomeBirth

Price on application

For homebirths booked with South West Midwives

Nurturing and supporting your birthing choices and needs in labor and birth, and working closely with your HomeBirth midwife

(This package will include a meeting with your BirthWorker to identify your needs and wishes for your labor and birth)

 

Standard package

Labor and birth support, plus one antenatal and one postnatal visit

Cost $750

Includes support, education and guidance through your journey of belly, birth & baby.

This is not a clinical based service, we are acting as your birth advocate and support woman.  We will not be attending to your blood pressure, monitoring your baby's heart or timing your contractions, this is what your hospital midwife or primary care provider will do.

 

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Development of your birth plan and exploring your birthing options and your birthing rights

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Nurturing and supporting your birthing choices and needs in labor and birth

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A home visit after you and your beautiful baby return home

 

Comprehensive package

Labor and birth support, plus three antenatal and one postnatal visit

Cost $950

Includes support, education and guidance through your journey of belly, birth & baby.

This is not a clinical based service, we are acting as your birth advocate and support woman . We will not be attending to your blood pressure, monitoring your baby's heart or timing your contractions, this is what your hospital midwife or primary care provider will do.

 

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Three home visits before birth to aid you and your partner in the development of your birth plan, exploring your birthing options and your birthing rights

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Nurturing and supporting your birthing choices and needs in labor and birth

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A home visit after you and your beautiful baby return home

 

 

* Please note that at this point in time belly flower is only able to offer this service to women birthing in Margaret River & Busselton, or existing clients that are required to birth in Bunbury.

 

 

Booking

In order to secure our support and care please book at your earliest convenience.

Please contact Natalie on 041 718 6673

 

 

 

"We had a fabulous birth.  Words of support, massage, music, oils...Thank you so much Nat and Desiree for a wonderful service :o)"

 

Beth (December 2009)

 

"Desiree expertly trod that line between being there when we needed her and taking a step back when we required some time as a couple. Her presence certainly helped us achieve an empowering and positive birth experience in spite of a few hurdles we encountered along the way"

 

Tracey (August 2009)

 

 

 

Please note:

This labor & birth support service is provided strictly on a supportive, nurturing and education basis and no responsibility will be taken by the BirthWorker or belly flower for any turn of events in your labor and birth.

BirthWork costs are non refundable after the service has been provided.

The service of labor & birth support is not intended to replace the care of your doctor or midwife. 

 

 

 

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