Joymamma HypnoBirthing & Yoga

What is a Birth Doula?

A birth doula helps expectant couples prepare for birth mentally and physically, guiding and accompanying them through the birth process so they can meet their babies with love and joy. A doula is a female support individuals to a woman before, during and after her pregnancy and birthing journey. Doulas complement as opposed to replacing midwives.

A doula’s role is to at all times be there for the mother, to provide a loving understanding, respond to her most profound emotional needs, stay with her throughout birth and labour and to create an atmosphere in which the birth can be as positive as possible. A doula is also there as a form of support for the father and will assist the couple work effectively together according to their wishes.

Evidence has shown that women supported by a doula during labour have been shown to have:

• 60% reduction in epidural requests


• 40% reduction in assisted delivery


• 25% shorter labour


• 50% reduction of caesarean rate


• 30% reduction in analgesia use

Postnatal Preparation Workshop

Becoming a mother is a unique and individual experience for each one of us, but for most new mothers it is a journey into the unknown. The postnatal period brings hormonal changes, stress, breastfeeding challenges and sleep deprivation. So much energy and time is invested in preparing for the birth of our babies, but very few of us are really ready for what lies ahead.

Being prepared before your baby arrives and getting the necessary support is crucial as it is able to help you for the massive changes ahead.

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