What is a Full Spectrum Doula?

 

To keep this somewhat short, the absolute BEST description I have ever heard of a Doula was from one of my doula training teachers (hey hey JB! Love Over Fear And Wellness & Birth) 

"Non Medical, Health Care Adjacent Community Care." 

 

And this is exactly what we are! We work alongside your medical professionals (unless you are having a freebirth) to care for your needs. Each individual will have different roles to be filled by your doula! 

 

FULL SPECTRUM means that I support clients going through a variety of reproductive situations including:

 

• pre-conception

• pregnancy

• birth

• postpartum

• loss 

• termination

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Here are some specific ways a doula supports clients through these phases of life.. this is definitely not an exhaustive list!

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Pre Conception

•      Make an action plan for bodily and mental care of person getting ready to concieve

•      Talk through fertility options such as IUI, IVF, Surrogacy, and more

•      Help process emotions and experiences

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 Pregnancy

•      Help establish a birth plan, roles during birth, talk about fears

•      Provide resources and education

•      Be a point of contact / get assurance if you should contact health provider or not (ie: water breaking)

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Birth

•      Provide hands on comfort techniques

•      Provide education about medical and non medical pain relief, help you make decisions in labour

•      Advocate for birth wishes

•      Keep area tidy, help set up, keep siblings entertained 

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Postpartum

•      Diapering, Feeding, and sleep support

•      Organization and light cleaning

•      Meal prep / snacks

•      Sibling care, baby care, overnight care

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Loss / Termination

•      Help finding non judgemental resources / providers

•      Attendance at appointments / medical services

•      Experience and grief processing