Doulas for Pain Relief (Yes, Really!)
There’s a lot of evidence that having a Doula with you when you birth reduces the pain experienced by birthing people - or rather, reduces their perception of pain! Having the support of a doula is shown to make you feel more confident, and relaxed as your use your coping toolkit, resulting in feeling less pain during labour and coping better.
Doulas - or, more specifically, someone who continuously cares for you during labour and birth - result in increased oxytocin and positive endorphins, and a reduction in stress hormones. The more relaxed and happy you and your body are in labour and birth, the less painful the intense sensations will be for you.
What is a Doula?
Put simply, a Doula is a woman employed to provide practical and emotional support to another woman through pregnancy, labour, and postnatally.
Unlike a midwife, a Doula is not generally medically trained and, indeed, it would be illegal for her to act as a midwife (i.e. in a medical capacity) when she is not. A Doula provides a traditional supportive role, holding space for the pregnant woman or new mother.
The term Midwife actually translates to “with woman”; a role that in the 21st century midwives are often sadly too stretched to fully provide. Doulas, however, are ideally placed to fill those gaps and truly be “with woman”.
As an ante-natal and post-natal Doula, here are some of the many things I am able to support you with.
Why choose the support of a Doula?
Research shows that people who use a Doula are less likely to need an induction or other interventions, and are more likely to view their birth experience positively.
During pregnancy, I can provide ante-natal education to help you feel prepared and empowered for labour and birth, emotional support, and hold space for any concerns you may have.
During labour, I can provide emotional and practical support to you and your birth partner, wherever you are giving birth.
After you’ve had your baby, I can support with breastfeeding, and hold space for you emotionally as you settle into being a new family.
My packages are accessibly priced with payment plans available (email jess@birthmagic.co.uk for more information), and the option to add more time if you feel this is something you need.
Support During Pregnancy:
Antenatal Education
Birth Choices
Colostrum Harvesting
Navigating the Obstetric Midwifery Model
Understanding Your Notes
Preparing for Labour
…and more!
Support During Labour & Birth:
During labour and birth, my role is to support a positive birth environment for you and your partner. I offer emotional and practical support and will liaise with your midwife to support your birth choices.
I will also be there after delivery to support with things like initiating breastfeeding, tidying up so you can focus on bonding with your new baby, and anything else you need!
Support After Birth:
Breastfeeding Support
Emotional Support & Birth Debrief (Holding Space)
Housework Support
Indoor Plant & Garden Care
Understanding Birth Notes
Babywearing Education
…and more!
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Pay-As-You-Go Doula Support
Book a single session for whatever you need, with or without a full package. Could include:
Exploring Birth Preferences
Breastfeeding Support
Holding baby while you have a bath!
…whatever YOU need.
These sessions are your time, for whatever support you need.
£40 for 2 Hours
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Persephone Package
Holistic perinatal support for those on a budget. Includes:
2 Ante-Natal Doula Sessions
Birth Preferences Support
Birth Doula Support
1 Post-Natal Doula Session
Online Hypnobirthing
Workbooks & Resources
Text-Chat Support (“Doula In Your Pocket”)
£999 | Payment Plans Available
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Freya Package
Complete support through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Includes:
4 Ante-Natal Doula Sessions
Birth Preferences Support
Birth Doula Support
2 Post-Natal Doula Sessions
Online Hypnobirthing
Workbooks & Resources
Text-Chat Support (“Doula In Your Pocket”)
£1,100 | Payment Plans Available
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Hera Package
Complete support through pregnancy, birth, and beyond. Includes:
6 Weeks of Antenatal Classes
2 Private Antenatal Doula Sessions
Birth Doula Support
3 Post-Natal Doula Sessions
Online Hypnobirthing
Workbooks & Resources
Text-Chat Support (“Doula In Your Pocket”)
£1,300 | Payment Plans Available
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Brigid Package
Ante-Natal Class Clients Only
For clients who’ve taken our in-person antenatal course, who would like Jess to be their Birth Doula.
This add-on includes:
Birth Doula Support
1 Post-Natal Doula Session
Text-Chat Support (“Doula In Your Pocket”)
£900 | Payment Plans Available
