{"id":468,"date":"2026-06-09T13:36:44","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T13:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yourdoulatarryn.com\/?page_id=468"},"modified":"2026-06-09T15:17:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T15:17:39","slug":"caesarean-birth-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/yourdoulatarryn.com\/index.php\/birth-support\/caesarean-birth-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Caesarean Birth Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">R 7770.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deposit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">R 3735.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Total to be paid by 36 weeks<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">R 3735.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Families planning:<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Elective Caesarean Birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat Caesarean Birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medically Indicated Caesarean Birth Family-Centred Caesarean Birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3<\/strong>0-minute virtual or in-person meeting.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>An opportunity to:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discuss your hopes and concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explore how doula support can benefit your Caesarean birth experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine whether we are a good fit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WhatsApp Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Business hours support for:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Questions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth preparation Emotional support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Antenatal Sessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit one: Approximately 28\u201332 weeks<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Topics may include:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding the Caesarean process <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exploring fears and concerns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partner preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hospital procedures <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions for your provider<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: 2.5 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Two: Approximately 34-36 weeks<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Topics include:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Recovery preparation <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeding support planning <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Newborn expectations <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Postpartum planning <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home support preparation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Duration: 2.5 hours<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caesarean birth preferences planning <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Together we can discuss options such as:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skin-to-skin in theatre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delayed cord clamping (where appropriate) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gentle Caesarean preferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partner involvement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photography arrangements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feeding support after birth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>A written preferences guide is provided to discuss with your care provider<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Day of Birth Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This section depends on hospital policy.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If Hospital Allows Doula Attendance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>I will:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meet you before surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide emotional support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support your partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with grounding and relaxation techniques <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remain available during the birth according to hospital policy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support initial bonding and feeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If Hospital Does Not Allow Doula Attendance<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>I will:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support you before admission <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help prepare your partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be available by phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check in after birth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visit within 24\u201348 hours if possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Immediate postpartum visit <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Within the first two weeks after birth. 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