Investment
R 7770.00
Deposit
R 3735.00
Total to be paid by 36 weeks
R 3735.00
Families planning:
- Elective Caesarean Birth
- Repeat Caesarean Birth
- Medically Indicated Caesarean Birth Family-Centred Caesarean Birth
30-minute virtual or in-person meeting.
An opportunity to:
- Discuss your hopes and concerns
- Explore how doula support can benefit your Caesarean birth experience
- Determine whether we are a good fit
WhatsApp Support
Business hours support for:
- Questions
- Birth preparation Emotional support
Antenatal Sessions
Visit one: Approximately 28–32 weeks
Topics may include:
- Understanding the Caesarean process
- Exploring fears and concerns
- Partner preparation
- Birth preferences
- Hospital procedures
- Questions for your provider
Duration: 2.5 hours
Visit Two: Approximately 34-36 weeks
Topics include:
- Recovery preparation
- Feeding support planning
- Newborn expectations
- Postpartum planning
- Home support preparation
Duration: 2.5 hours
Caesarean birth preferences planning
Together we can discuss options such as:
- Skin-to-skin in theatre
- Delayed cord clamping (where appropriate)
- Gentle Caesarean preferences
- Partner involvement
- Photography arrangements
- Feeding support after birth
A written preferences guide is provided to discuss with your care provider
Day of Birth Support
This section depends on hospital policy.
If Hospital Allows Doula Attendance
I will:
- Meet you before surgery
- Provide emotional support
- Support your partner
- Assist with grounding and relaxation techniques
- Remain available during the birth according to hospital policy
- Support initial bonding and feeding
If Hospital Does Not Allow Doula Attendance
I will:
- Support you before admission
- Help prepare your partner
- Be available by phone
- Check in after birth
- Visit within 24–48 hours if possible
Immediate postpartum visit
Within the first two weeks after birth. Includes:
- Birth reflection
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Feeding support
- Recovery guidance
- Newborn adjustment support
Duration: 2–3 hours