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Pregnancy
and Birth
Provide
information
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Conditions in pregnancy
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Medical interventions
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Your options in pregnancy and birth
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Scientific studies and statistics
birth
preparation
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Birth preference
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Birth physiology (hormones, stages of labour)
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Comfort measures during labour
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Pain relief options
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Caesarean birth
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Making informed choices
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Information about your birth rights and consent
Emotional Support
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Hopes and wishes
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Fear and worries
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Questions
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Previous trauma
Physical Support
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Massage during labour
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Acupressure
supporting the birth partner
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Reassurance
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Questions or concerns during labour
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Allowing them to have a break whilst the doula looks after the labouring person
Postnatal
Emotional Support
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Listening ear
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Birth debrief
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Trauma and stress support
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PND
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Emotional healing
Physical Support
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Light housework and errands
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Preparing meals/snacks
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Grocery shopping
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Dog walking
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Small household chores, organisation tasks, decluttering help
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Information on healing and recovery from birth
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Accompany during Health Visitor appointments
baby care
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Education and information
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Breast feeding/bottle feeding support
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General newborn care
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Safe sleep guidelines
Practical support
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Signposting to other professionals with areas of expertise (lactation consultant, baby osteopath, postnatal yoga, acupuncturist, massage therapist etc)
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Helping out with older siblings
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Freeing up time for parents to eat, nap shower etc
confidence building
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Going out with mum and baby
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Accompanying on public transport
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Supporting parents in day to day tasks with their new baby
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