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Birth Planning

Plan for a positive experience, however it unfolds!

Planning For Birth and Breastfeeding

Planning for Birth and Breastfeeding

Planning for Birth and Breastfeeding is so important, yet overlooked. Feel empowered making informed, educated decisions ahead of time. Explore your options, know your rights and be clear on who is responsible for which aspects of your care.

 

So who IS responsible?

 

YOU are responsible for making ALL healthcare decisions for you and your baby. Handing over your power does not promote safety, it promotes trauma.

 

Use my knowledge, birth plan template and connections to map out a positive birth experience for you, your baby and your family. Relax into the recognition that there ARE aspects of birth that are mostly in your control: Who is present, where you birth, how you labour and what interventions you’ll accept. These decisions will affect how your birth plays out, so take the reigns. You can plan a positive, empowering and joyous birth experience!

Birth Doula Nepean and Blue Mountains
BRAIN acronym

Information = Knowledge
Knowledge = Power

 

 

Power leads to empowering, positive experiences

Planning for Birth Sessions

Birth Doula Blue Mountains

First Planning Session

Initial planning session – $150

Face to face, Video or Phone appointment (up to 1.5 hours) providing birth planning, including:

  • Detailed consultation with discussion around birth preferences
  • Debriefing/discussion of past experiences/trauma
  • Development of a birth map with my birth template
  • Birth maps developed after appointment
  • Follow up phone call (up to 30 minutes) to discuss any additional considerations

Follow Up Session

Follow up birth planning appointment – $75

Face to face, video or phone appointment (up to 1 hour) providing additional debriefing and/or support, including:

  • Consultation with further birth mapping/discussions
  • Debriefing of birth postnatally
  • Refinement of any aspects of birth plan after final plan has been sent
  • Troubleshooting any issues that arise during pregnancy/postpartum
  • A follow up phone call of up to 30 minutes

Add on Breastfeeding Planning

Add on Breastfeeding Planning – $100 ($50 discount!)

Face to Face, Video or phone appointment (up to 1.5 hours) providing breastfeeding guidance and planning, including:

  • Consultation on concerns/worries with breastfeeding
  • Discussing optimal position and attachment
  • Exploration of signs of issues and troubleshooting guidance
  • Connection with appropriate resources and assistance
  • Formulation of a details breastfeeding plan, with support networks
  • A follow up phone call of up to 30 minutes
  • Lactation support over the phone ongoing

Breastfeeding Planning Sessions

Lactation Consults Blue Mountains Nepean

First Session

Initial breastfeeding planning session – $150

Face to Face, Video or Phone appointment (up to 1.5 hours) providing breastfeeding planning, including:

  • Consultation on concerns/worries with breastfeeding
  • Discussing optimal position and attachment
  • Exploration of signs of issues and troubleshooting guidance
  • Connection with appropriate resources and assistance
  • Formulation of a details breastfeeding plan, with support networks
  • A follow up phone call of up to 30 minutes
  • Lactation support over the phone ongoing

Follow Up Session

Follow up breastfeeding planning session – $75

Face to Face, Video or Phone appointment (up to 1 hour) providing additional information and/or support, including:

  • Consultation with further discussion around preferences
  • Refinement of any aspects of breastfeeding plan after final plan has been sent
  • Refined breastfeeding plan compiled and sent
  • Troubleshooting any issues that arise during pregnancy/postpartum
  • A follow up phone call of up to 30 minutes

Add on Birth and Pregnancy Planning

Add on Planning for Birth Session – $100 ($50 discount!)

Face to Face, Video or Phone appointment (up to 1.5 hours) providing pregnancy and birth template mapping, including:

  • Detailed consultation with discussion around preferences
  • Debriefing/discussion of past experiences/trauma
  • Development of a birth map using specialised birth plan template
  • Detailed and succinct birth maps developed after appointment
  • A follow up phone call of up to 30 minutes to discuss any additional considerations

Planning for Birth and Breastfeeding
How can I help?

  • "Aimee has journeyed with me through all three of my pregnancies and two miscarriages. She attended the birth of my second child, caring for my elder child throughout my labour. She is so caring, servant hearted, and willing to help inform and counsel me throughout the birthing journey in every way possible."

    Sarah Beck

  • "Aimee was just wonderful and understood completely. She understood the need to empty my breasts, but not over stimulate them for River (who would have to learn how to feed after the laser treatment). She also got that I was pretty drained, so was gentle and nurturing. She helped me avoid the hovering mastitis and gave me strategies to get us both to day 6. Aimee was available for me day and night when I needed it and helped me before, during and after River's procedure."

    Jane

  • "This amazing woman gave me a completely wonderful birth experience, healing my first traumatic birth. Aimee is so caring and thoughtful, a bank of knowledge and always wanting to know more. She was helpful beyond words."

    Bec

  • "Aimee was amazing at the birth of my son. Constant support for both me and my partner in the lead up, and the main event. She is such a positive, and caring person, coupled with a huge heart, and a very extensive understanding of all things birth related. To say I would recommend her would be an understatement. If you are in the market for a doula, look no further than this gem of a person. Thank you Aimee."

    Jake Harsh

  • "Aimee has been a light in the dark for me when it came to me breastfeeding. She has helped me overcome many obstacles breastfeeding both my girls and been a champion in my corner when I didn’t have the strength to do so. Her knowledge is extensive and helped guide me through tongue ties, combination feeding, low supply, pumping and mastitis. I think what’s always stood out to me is Aimee’s happiness to pass on the knowledge of breastfeeding and belief that our bodies are made to do this and we just need to believe in ourselves, all whilst respecting my choices."

    Nena

  • "Aimee went above and beyond. She was outstanding in all aspects of her service."

    Sean

  • "I am so grateful that Aimee could support River and I during this beautiful but very vulnerable time. River is now 15 weeks old and is still learning how to feed, but doing wonderfully. It is such a great comfort to know that if I ever needed additional support, she is there for me. Aimee is a kind, warm and wonderful person who gifts her knowledge and perspective in such a calm, intelligent & whole person way; I felt truely held. I could not recommend Aimee and all her talents enough!"

    Jane

  • "Thank you so much for all your kindness and support during the last few weeks of my pregnancy. Thank you for attending one of the most special days of my life; the birth of my second son. You make the most amazing, supportive doula and I wish you all the best with it in the future."

    Louise

  • "I can’t thank Aimee enough for her support, encouragement, professionalism and genuine care she showed me when I was so worried about breastfeeding my second child. Aimee provided me with information and guidance to ensure my baby and I had the best start possible for our breastfeeding journey. Because of that I have been breastfeeding for almost 12 months now! I highly recommend anyone needing advice on anything baby/breastfeeding related to contact Aimee, you won’t regret it."

    Alex

Planning for Birth and Breastfeeding
How can I help?

  • "Aimee went above and beyond. She was outstanding in all aspects of her service."

    Sean

  • "Aimee was just wonderful and understood completely. She understood the need to empty my breasts, but not over stimulate them for River (who would have to learn how to feed after the laser treatment). She also got that I was pretty drained, so was gentle and nurturing. She helped me avoid the hovering mastitis and gave me strategies to get us both to day 6. Aimee was available for me day and night when I needed it and helped me before, during and after River's procedure."

    Jane

  • "Aimee has journeyed with me through all three of my pregnancies and two miscarriages. She attended the birth of my second child, caring for my elder child throughout my labour. She is so caring, servant hearted, and willing to help inform and counsel me throughout the birthing journey in every way possible."

    Sarah Beck

  • "Aimee was amazing at the birth of my son. Constant support for both me and my partner in the lead up, and the main event. She is such a positive, and caring person, coupled with a huge heart, and a very extensive understanding of all things birth related. To say I would recommend her would be an understatement. If you are in the market for a doula, look no further than this gem of a person. Thank you Aimee."

    Jake Harsh

  • "Aimee has been a light in the dark for me when it came to me breastfeeding. She has helped me overcome many obstacles breastfeeding both my girls and been a champion in my corner when I didn’t have the strength to do so. Her knowledge is extensive and helped guide me through tongue ties, combination feeding, low supply, pumping and mastitis. I think what’s always stood out to me is Aimee’s happiness to pass on the knowledge of breastfeeding and belief that our bodies are made to do this and we just need to believe in ourselves, all whilst respecting my choices."

    Nena

  • "I can’t thank Aimee enough for her support, encouragement, professionalism and genuine care she showed me when I was so worried about breastfeeding my second child. Aimee provided me with information and guidance to ensure my baby and I had the best start possible for our breastfeeding journey. Because of that I have been breastfeeding for almost 12 months now! I highly recommend anyone needing advice on anything baby/breastfeeding related to contact Aimee, you won’t regret it."

    Alex

  • "This amazing woman gave me a completely wonderful birth experience, healing my first traumatic birth. Aimee is so caring and thoughtful, a bank of knowledge and always wanting to know more. She was helpful beyond words."

    Bec

  • "Thank you so much for all your kindness and support during the last few weeks of my pregnancy. Thank you for attending one of the most special days of my life; the birth of my second son. You make the most amazing, supportive doula and I wish you all the best with it in the future."

    Louise

  • "I am so grateful that Aimee could support River and I during this beautiful but very vulnerable time. River is now 15 weeks old and is still learning how to feed, but doing wonderfully. It is such a great comfort to know that if I ever needed additional support, she is there for me. Aimee is a kind, warm and wonderful person who gifts her knowledge and perspective in such a calm, intelligent & whole person way; I felt truely held. I could not recommend Aimee and all her talents enough!"

    Jane

Do you need more?

Perhaps you need birth or breastfeeding support beyond a planning session. I am a birth doula and breastfeeding counsellor, providing doula and lactation consults. I would love to support you further!

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