[Our apprentice doula] was amazing. I really don't think we could have done this without her. She was so helpful in instructing me on positioning and breathing. She was calm, warm and encouraging. She helped me to have the labor I wanted. When I think about [our son's] birth, I feel proud, happy and amazed by what I was able to do. [Our doula] made this awesome experience possible for us and I will recommend her to friends and strangers in a heartbeat.
On-Call Labor Childcare
Not sure who will support your older child while you give birth? Birthways on-call labor childcare can help.
Whether you are planning for your older child to attend the birth, or if you need a loving caregiver to care for the big brother or sister at home, a Birthways doula can help.
Our doulas are trained and experienced with the care of older siblings, and the unique joys and challenges of becoming an older sibling.
Your doula can be on-call for you 24/7 as your due date approaches, so you don’t need to worry about making last-minute arrangements for childcare. With our guidance if needed, you can tell us exactly when you need our on-call to begin, how long the doula will stay with your child, and how to coordinate with other friends and family if you want to combine your support sources.
We can arrange for “get-to-know you” play sessions so your older child will feel comfortable with the doula when the big day arrives.
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