Birth & Postpartum Doula Services

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Was ist eine Doula?

Eine Doula ist jemand, der Gebärende und deren Partner emotional und mit praktischen Tipps vor, während und nach der Geburt unterstützt.

Hebammen und Pfleger:Innen wechseln während der Geburt vielleicht - die Doula bleibt vom Anfang bis zum Ende dabei.

Eine Doula kann dir helfen, dich in einer ansonsten stressigen Situation ruhig und unter Kontrolle zu fühlen. Tatsächlich zeigen Studien, dass die Rate der notwendigen Interventionen (Einleitung, Kaiserschnitt, Vakuum, etc.) bei denjenigen niedriger ist, die die Unterstützung einer Doula haben. 

mother and newborn in delivery room

What does a doula do?

As your doula, my goal is to give you all the information, tools, and resources you need to feel well prepared and supported for your birth experience. This looks different for everyone, but some of the things I can offer are:

  • Meet with you (virtually or in person) twice during your pregnancy to discuss your hopes and expectations for labor
  • Make a Birth Plan together
  • Teach you relaxation techniques and different positions you can use during labor
  • Be on-call 24/7 from two weeks before your due date until your baby arrives, to be at your side during labor to offer physical and emotional support
  • Help bridge the language gap if needed (I am a native Swiss German and English speaker)
  • Meet with you once after your baby is born to talk about how the birth went and bring any resources you may need
loving mother cuddling newborn

What does a postpartum doula do?

For additional support after the birth of your baby, I also offer postpartum doula packages.

In Switzerland we are fortunate enough to have 10 midwife visits covered by basic insurance (16 if it’s your first baby or you’ve had a preemie or a cesarean). The midwife can weigh your baby, check on your recovery, help with breastfeeding questions, and answer your questions about your baby’s health and development. As a postpartum doula I can:

  • Do dishes, tidy up, or fold laundry
  • Hold your baby while you shower or nap
  • Go for a walk with you and baby
  • Help you get ready to leave the house for an appointment
  • Bring you healthy snacks
  • Pick up groceries for you
  • Provide a listening ear and someone to help you process the ups and downs of motherhood

Why might I be a good fit as your doula?

If you would like to consider having a doula at your birth, please get in touch. We’ll arrange for a time that we can meet, free of charge, to get to know each other and see whether we’re a good fit.

Labor is a very special, intimate time and you should be surrounded by people you trust and who make you feel relaxed and safe.

If we find that I’m not a good fit for you I will gladly direct you to other local doulas.

Some of the things I bring to the table:

  • I have a calm, reassuring and non-judgmental presence that I bring to the room. It is your birth and I will do my best to support you and your partner in achieving the kind of birth experience you want.
  • I have a background in psychology, including infant preschool mental health which covers bonding, attachment, postpartum mood disorders and child development.
  • I have training in using a Rebozo and can show you and your partner how to use it during our prenatal visits as well as during labor to help you feel more comfortable and relieve tension.
  • I speak Swiss German fluently which can be helpful in bridging the communication gap at local hospitals during labor.

Basic Birth Doula Package

  • 2 Prenatal visits, in person, during which we will address any of your concerns and questions, practice coping skills and identify your Birth Preferences.
  • I will be on-call 24/7 for the two weeks before your due date until you give birth.
  • I will stay with you at your home or your chosen birth place from the time you call me until after your baby is born.
  • I will provide physical and emotional support to you during your birth.
  • I can help with language barriers between you and hospital staff if needed.
  • I can take pictures or video on your device or mine if desired.
  • I will encourage you to try different positions and support you in doing so.
  • I will come to your home once after the birth to reflect on the birth and provide any resources needed. (Additional Postpartum services can be booked separately.)

Pampered Pregnancy Package

1600 CHF

Premium Pregnancy Package

2100 CHF

Practical Pregnancy Package

1800 CHF

Basic Postpartum Doula Package

Included in my postpartum doula fee are 10 hours during which I will support you in your transition as new/growing families. How you use these hours is up to you and could include:

  • Doing dishes, tidying up, or folding laundry
  • Holding your baby while you shower or nap
  • Providing a listening ear when things are not as you expected or you’re having a hard time
  • Going for a walk with you and baby
  • Bringing you healthy snacks
  • Picking up groceries for you

Pampered Postpartum Package

1100 CHF

Premium Postpartum Package

1650 CHF

  • 10 hours of postpartum doula care
  • Postpartum Basket with useful items and tips
  • One 60-minute Massage from Susy Robison Wellness Massage in Zürich, during which I will care for your new baby
  • One Manicure or Pedicure with color from Karin at BBK Nails which takes place at your home
  • 5 meals per week for two people for two weeks from eatshomemade, a service that will bring you fresh homemade meals from local cooks. Meals can be specialized to accommodate allergies and preferences.
  • One Babywearing Consultation with me, 1.5-2 hours

Practical Postpartum Package

1400 CHF

  • 10 hours of postpartum doula care
  • Postpartum Basket with useful items and tips
  • 5 meals per week for two people for two weeks from eatshomemade, a service that will bring you fresh homemade meals from local cooks. Meals can be specialized to accommodate allergies and preferences.
  • One Babywearing Consultation with me, 1.5-2 hours

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Standort

At this time I am accepting Doula clients within Canton Zürich and Postpartum clients within a 30 minute radius of Zürich City. If you aren’t sure whether your area is covered, please get in touch.

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