What is a Doula?

I am a doula, a professional trained to provide emotional, physical and informational support to women before, during and after childbirth. My purpose is to help you have a safe, memorable and empowering birth experience, respecting your personal decisions about how you want to give birth.

My services:

Accompaniment during pregnancy

• Service description: I offer personalized monitoring during your pregnancy to prepare you emotionally and physically for childbirth.
• Home visities: I schedule 4 sessions of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each, starting at the time of hiring. These visits are designed to address your concerns, prepare your birth plan, and make sure you feel ready and confident for the big day.
• Telephone availability: I am available for any questions you may have from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., from hiring to the third day after delivery. This open line ensures that you always have someone to talk to and resolve questions, giving you peace of mind at all times.

Accompaniment during Pregnancy and Postpartum

• Service description: I provide you with continuous support before and after childbirth to ensure that you feel accompanied and supported at every step.
• Home visities: 6 sessions of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each, structured as follows:
  • 3 visits before week 38: These sessions will help you prepare emotionally and physically for childbirth.
  • 3 postpartum visits (24 hours after birth, on the third day, and around the tenth day): These postpartum visits are designed to help you recover, facilitate breastfeeding, and provide you with emotional support during the first weeks.
• Telephone availability: From the moment of hiring until 15 days after delivery, I will be available for you. This ensures that you have access to constant guidance and support during the crucial first weeks of motherhood.

Comprehensive Support: Pregnancy, Dilation/Birth and Postpartum

• Service description: This complete service assures you of my support in all phases of childbirth, from preparation to postpartum recovery.
• 24-hour telephone availability: From week 37 of pregnancy, I will be available 24 hours a day. This continuous access ensures that you can contact me anytime you need support or advice.
• Home visities: 6 sessions of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each:
  • 3 visits before week 38: These sessions are key to preparing you and addressing any concerns or questions you may have.
  • 3 visits after birth (24 hours after birth, on the third day and around the tenth day): These visits ensure that both you and your baby are well cared for during the postnatal period.
• Accompaniment during childbirth: I am with you during labor and delivery, whether in the hospital or at home. I offer you immediate postpartum support (2 or 3 hours later), making sure you feel supported and cared for at all times.
• Available telephone: From recruitment until 1 month after delivery, I am available to resolve any questions or concerns you may have, providing a continuum of support.

Postpartum Accompaniment

• Service description: I focus on your recovery and adaptation during the first weeks of motherhood, ensuring that you receive the necessary support.
• Home visities: 5 sessions of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each:
  • 2 visits before week 37: These visits help prepare you for delivery and resolve any questions you may have.
  • 3 postpartum visits (24 hours after birth, on the third day and around the tenth day): Whether in the hospital or at home, these sessions are designed to support you in your recovery and adaptation to motherhood.
• Available telephone: From hiring until 1 month after delivery, I will be available to you, making sure you feel accompanied and supported during this important transition.

My compromise

I am dedicated to providing you with respectful and personalized support, fostering an environment of trust and tranquility. My goal is to ensure that your motherhood experience is as positive and healthy as possible. I understand that each woman and each birth are unique, and I am committed to offering a service that respects your individual needs and desires.

Whether you need help preparing for childbirth, support during the labor and delivery process, or assistance in the first weeks of motherhood, I am here to help. With my experience and dedication, I can provide you with the confidence and support necessary to make your motherhood journey an empowering and positive experience.