Nancy helped me to find my own sense of permission in the birthing process so that I felt at ease and in control.
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Nancy helped me to find my own sense of permission in the birthing process so that I felt at ease and in control.
Thoughts from mum:
Nancy was my doula for the birth of my second child, Luca. I debated having a doula this time around, not because I didn’t think I needed one, but because I was considering putting the funds towards a postnatal doula instead. After meeting and getting to know Nancy, I ended up doing both. Nancy became my doula less than three weeks before the birth. However, in that time we managed to form a strong connection, develop a birth plan and talk through my fears and anxieties.
Birthing Luca did not go exactly to plan yet was exactly how it needed to be – restful, nourishing and joyful. Nancy is an intuitive and perceptive doula. She helped me to find my own sense of permission in the birthing process so that I felt at ease and in control. I was so glad to have her as my doula and my birthing experience is one I will treasure forever.
Nancy also helped significantly during the postnatal period as I juggled care of my newborn and older daughter, with no other family support around. I loved that she would turn up at my house each week and do whatever needed doing without me even really having to ask.
The most helpful things were talking through my fears and anxieties, constant communication during prelabour, knowing she was there during each aspect of the birth process and that I could talk to her about the many decisions; and the acupressure was really great!
Birthing Luca did not go exactly to plan yet was exactly how it needed to be –restful, nourishing and joyful.
Thoughts from dad:
Nancy was great she was the right mixture of attentive and respectful and knew exactly what to say and do at all times. She's a very supportive person and this was invaluable throughout the planning stages and the birthing itself. Highly recommended!
- written by Brigid, Djad and baby Luca