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BABA Doula Services & Hypnobirthing
Birth And Beyond Assistance
Doula Support in Leeds & around West Yorkshire
I know what it is that you need...
Too often families are making decisions about their maternity care or parenting choices, without reliable information, evidence or support with what is right for them. There is no "one size fits all" approach when it comes to birthing a baby or parenting a child.
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As an experienced Doula, I can support you in ways that are best for you.​ I do not make decisions for you, but I can help you to make your own decisions and I will support your choices. Having continuous support during pregnancy, birth & postpartum, can have huge benefits for the whole family. Having a familiar person, who has got to know you, to guide you and hold your hand during massive life changing events, can really help to increase the chances of having a positive experience.
"We decided to have a Doula, because I was very nervous about pregnancy, birth and also the transition to motherhood and wanted a bit of extra support. We had a bit of up and down support from our midwife and I wanted someone on hand, that I could trust, throughout the process. Julia was just so lovely and knowledgeable and immediately put us at ease. She felt like a familiar friend who I'd be happy having by my side, at this very intimate moment. If you are at all nervous or worried about anything to come, a Doula is worth their weight in gold!" - V.A, Harrogate Mum
​My Doula Support Packages can:
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​Make you and your partner feel supported during labour and birth.
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Provide 1-1 continuity of care throughout pregnancy, labour, birth & postpartum period.
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​Make you feel confident, empowered and in control.
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Make you feel prepared, be able to make informed decisions and your own choices.
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Teach you calm and comforting techniques, to use during labour and birth.
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Teach your partner about how they can support you during your birth.
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Help you to understand how the body works during labour, which can shorten the length of labour and reduce discomfort.
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Offer you emotional and physical postnatal doula support, allowing you to have some time out for you, to catch up on some sleep, take a long bath/shower, eat a healthy meal, receive some breastfeeding/feeding support or have a chat with me about life with a newborn or just about life in general.
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If you are starting the fertility journey or the IVF process or currently going through IVF, I can support you and your partner during this emotional rollercoaster of a journey. I can offer you emotional support, giving you a safe space to talk about how you are both feeling and signpost you to any useful resources. I can teach you tools and techniques that can help you to feel calm, relaxed and positive, from pre-conception and then support you throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum if you would like me to and offer you continuity of care. "A positive mindset increases a positive outcome!"
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As a specialist in my field, I can support you with all of the above and more.​
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Do you want to feel calm, confident & in control during your birth and parenthood?
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Would you like to feel supported by someone who cares about you and your choices?
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Do you want to be able to make informed decisions that are right for you and your family?
A positive experience is all possible with the right support...
With the right support, from someone who has got to know you, understands the maternity system, labour & birth, being a new parent, local birth choices and how to support pregnant and new families, you can significantly increase your odds of a positive experience.
Why choose BABA Doula Services & Hypnobirthing...
I'm Julia, the founder of BABA Doula Services & Hypnobirthing. I'm a Mum to two children and I understand how difficult it is to make informed decisions during pregnancy, when there is so much conflicting information out there. I've been through the postpartum period twice and know what families need during that big transition. I'm the Co-Chair for Leeds Maternity Voices Partnership, so I work closely with Leeds Maternity Services, I know the Trust well and I am kept up-to-date with their current guidelines and Trust policies. I know how important it is to make a birth preferences plan, to be aware of all of your options and have someone there to hold your hand and advocate for you if needed.
I want more families to have positive birth and parenting experiences. I want to share my knowledge and experience, so that families can feel calm, confident and in control of their birth and as a parent.
Take a look below, at the different doula packages that I can offer. As a Yorkshire Doula and hypnobirthing teacher, I can reach many Yorkshire families fairly easily, giving them the support that they need and deserve. I live in Leeds, near Wakefield in West Yorkshire, so I can quickly access local motorways, such as the M1 and M62.
I also offer many of my Doula packages virtually, online.
Contact me today, to find out more about how I can support you.
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Antenatal Doula Support
My antenatal Doula support, is for women and partners to plan and prepare for the positive birth that they desire and help them to feel supported during the postpartum period. I have different antenatal support packages, to suit your needs. Some packages are face to face and some are delivered online. You can choose from Antenatal and Postnatal Doula support, a 1 hour power hour or bundle packages. This antenatal package is a unique package and different to most other antenatal classes that you might find nearby. Unlike classes such as NCT antenatal classes, it includes virtual Doula support during labour/birth and support postnatally too. It provides couples with continuity of care, information about of all of their options during birth and the postnatal period and allows them to make informed decisions, feel calm and ready for birth.
Birth Doula Support
This birth doula support package will help you prepare for birth and provides continuous support for the whole family through pregnancy, birth and in the early days of parenthood. I will be present during your labour, birth and bonding and I can support and care for you and your family in the first few weeks after the birth. I can give you continuous, unconditional support, providing you with an experienced familiar face and help you to make informed decisions and help you to have a positive birth experience. A £50 discount will be offered, if also booked with any of my hypnobirthing courses.
Postnatal Doula Support
My postnatal doula support package is for families who would like support after their baby has been born. This package offers physical and emotional support for the new family. This package is popular amongst families who may not have family living nearby, who might be feeling overwhelmed by their new responsibilities or who want information or support caring for their newborn. I offer 3 different postnatal doula packages, bronze, silver and gold. You can choose a pay as you go option, a block booking of 5 sessions or a block booking of 10 sessions.
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Fertility Doula Support
Waiting for a baby can be a long and emotional journey. Starting the journey of IVF can also be a long and emotional journey too. Having the support of a Doula can really help to lighten the load during pre-conception and make that IVF journey a little easier and a little smoother. Having someone to offer you and/or your partner emotional support and help you to create a positive mindset during your fertility journey or during the IVF process, can really help to make all the difference.
"A positive mindset increases a positive outcome!"
All pregnancies and families are different and that's why I have different packages to suit your needs and budgets...because everyone deserves a doula! If you do not see a package that meets your needs, I am happy to discuss your requirements and see if we can create a package bespoke to you.
All doula support packages can be paid for by installments. Whichever package you choose, I will listen without judgement, supporting you with whatever decisions you make and all of our conversations and all correspondence will be kept strictly confidential.
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I am based in Leeds, near Wakefield, West Yorkshire, but I am willing to travel within the Yorkshire area. If I sound like a good fit, get in touch with me to schedule an initial free consultation over Zoom.
If you live within 10 miles of my address (WF3), I do not charge mileage. However, anything over 10 miles is charged at £0.45 per mile. The first 10 miles each way are inclusive of the costs.