My role as your doula...

I’m an independent professional doula, hired directly by you and serving your agenda only. That means I am working only for you - not for your care provider (gynecologist, midwife), hospital, not your husband or partner, and definitely not for my own personal agenda.

It’s important for you to understand that I cannot - and do not - guarantee a specific outcome for your birth. My goal is to help you have a satisfying birth as you define it.

My role as a birth doula is to provide physical, emotional, and informational support to women during their labor and encourage communication with the staff at the birthplace to ensure that you have the information needed to make informed decisions regarding your baby’s birth.

All information you give to me I keep strictly confidential. It is not my place to - and I will not - judge or question your choices, whether you choose a full palette of pain medication at a hospital or if you prefer to have a free birth in a river stream. I am there for you, a powerful and free birthing person.

prenatal support

...guiding you through meanders of preparation, information, and an array of choices that will help you get the birth you want

EBB® childbirth classes

...get a stellar birth preparation through empowering and educational courses created by the Evidence Based Birth®.

postpartum support

...supporting you and your newly formed family through early motherhood.

closing ritual 'otulanie'

...closing of a chapter that allowed you to create a new life and starting new as a strong and nourished mother.

other services

What is the difference between a doula and a midwife?

Non medical

Doulas do not perform any medical tasks, such as vaginal exams, fetal and maternal heart rate monitoring nor blood pressure monitoring.

Jugdement free

Doulas do not project their own values, beliefs and goals onto a client and their family.

Evidence-based informations

Doulas do not diagnose medical conditions, offer second opinions or give medical advice.

Neutral

Doulas do not make decisions for the client or suggest the right approach to medical issues.

Advocate of your needs

Doulas generally refrain from talking to medical staff on your behalf unless you instruct them otherwise. Doulas' main role is to empower you to use your voice when necessary.

Additional, not instead

Doulas do not take over the role of main supporter from your partner. We reinforce the partner to support you better.

Trained non medical professional

Doulas are not trained to treat medical issues. However, we are extensively trained through external training centers and usually have multiple complementary qualifications that a birthing person can benefit from, like acupuncture and acupressure, massage- and physiotherapist, Reiki practitioner, childbirth educator, and very often an up-to-date First Aid for Newborns and Infant's certificate.

Ok... but what exactly does a doula do?

Each doula is as unique as a flower blooming in a spring glade. We have different temperaments, values, styles of work, skills, ages, hobbies...

Me as a doula, I am:

your professional 'birth-best-friend'
your village of support, someone who has been there (and made it all right!)
able to answer your questions based on the newest evidence-based scientific research
will support you non-judgementally on a physical, emotional, logistical, and spiritual level
am going to show you ways to bring your body in balance and baby into optimal position depending on the birth phase
will help you prepare the newborn baby essentials, pack your hospital bag, and your homebirth, as well as prep your postpartum meals
I can come with you to the hospital for your registration and support in English-German translations or explore other birthing facilities
can help you navigate the German health system and financial support options
will show you a use non-medical pain comforting measures during labor, which could be acupressure, massage, hydrotherapy, visualization, hypnobirthing, breath work, movement, TENS
machine, affirmations, aromatherapy, emotional support, etc.
can translate from and to German and English during birth
offer holistic postpartum support to support the transition into motherhood
help you soothe a crying baby
answer your questions about nursing after birth
show you the basics of safe and restful sleep with the newborn
discuss babywearing options like a stretch or woven wrap and baby carriers
perform the Slavic closing ceremony "otulanie" (Polish for "swaddling with love and care") to celebrate your transition from maid to mother

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