Emma Duncan, Pregnancy & Birth Support

16/11/2023

23/08/2023

***Testimonial***

Sally Mackieson

“As soon as we agreed to Emma being our doula we were really excited to share this experience with her. The passion and dedication she puts into her work made it so easy for us to have her share such a vulnerable time.
Not only did Emma provide me with tools to use during labour and birth, my partner was also given the skills to be the best birthing partner possible which meant he was able to remain calm and in control.
It was also very reassuring having that extra voice in the hospital for the midwives to speak to so my partner could focus on supporting me.
Having Emma with us was the best decision we made.”

What a magical birth to be apart of.
The biggest congratulations on creating such a beautiful family. 🩵

10/08/2023

What is a doula?

A doula is a person who is professionally trained in childbirth, provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. Their purpose is to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience.

While doulas are knowledgeable and helpful in many aspects in labour and postpartum, they do not provide and for of medical treatment or advice. They are an advocate. They also help prepare your birth partner to best assist you in your birth.

Doula help provide pain relief techniques like relaxation, breathing support, visualisations, various labouring positions and more. They also help develop an in depth birth plan (whether that might be at a hospital or home birth) to help you understand the birth process and have a positive birth experience.