labour and birth support at a healthy beginning

Would you like to have a beautiful and harmonious birth free from fear?

At a healthy beginning we have a comprehensive and flexible range of services to suit your unique needs. Our professional labour and birth support person, known as a Doula, has years of experience, is trained in pregnancy, labour and post natal massage and is also a naturopath.

Imagine feeling continuously calm and cosseted during your labour and birth. At a healthy beginning we will ensure that you are totally supported physically, emotionally and psychologically right when and where you need it because our Doula Service provides 24/7 prompt and continuous attendance at your chosen birthing place. You don’t need to worry about sharing with the woman in the room next door – your doula will be there just for you, constantly providing massage, natural pain relief, guidance with breathing or positioning, and pretty much whatever else you need. We’ve also learned a few tricks along the way to ensure that your birth is memorable in the very best kind of way.

How will our Doula Service help you?

International research says that Doulas make such a big difference that every labouring woman should have one! Give yourself the chance to enjoy the following wonderful benefits by using the services of a Doula from a healthy beginning:

• a shorter labour
• enhanced bonding with your new baby
• better breastfeeding
• satisfaction with your birth experience
• improved self esteem

This is what the statistics say:

• 50% reduction in the caesarean rate
• 25% shorter labour
• 60% reduction in epidural requests
• 40% reduction in oxytocin use (being induced)
• 30% reduction in analgesia use (pain relief drugs)
• 40% reduction in forceps delivery

To find out more about having your very own birth support person contact a healthy beginning now