

DOULA
professional birth support
Over 10 years supporting women from across the world before, during & after childbirth
What's included in my services:
FULL PACKAGE - 2600 GEL
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Free meeting - to get to know each other, to understand if we are on the same path
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2 prenatal meetings where we explore your preferences, make a birth plan, practice relaxation, discuss the upcoming birth, choose a doctor and maternity hospital taking into account your individual situation and wishes
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A separate meeting with the father, at his request, to help him feel like an important participant in the process, understand his role in it and reduce anxiety
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I am on-call 24/7 two weeks before the due date and until the start of labor
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I am with you all the time and help throughout the entire birth process, no matter how long it lasts
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Once baby arrives, I stay for up to 2 hours to help with the first breastfeeding and take care of the new family
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During the 2 weeks postpartum I come for a home visit to discuss the birth, provide household assistance, help with breastfeeding, refer to the necessary specialists if necessary;
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Additional online support in case of breastfeeding difficulties within 1 month after birth
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Ongoing support for parents if baby is admitted to intensive care
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I stay in touch for 6 weeks after birth for any questions
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Free access to my library with literature on pregnancy, childbirth and parenting
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Discount on my offline and online prenatal classes

What's included in the PACKAGE 37+ (1600 GEL):
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Online call - to get to know each other, to understand if we are on the same path
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1 prenatal meeting at 37 weeks where we make a birth plan, discuss the upcoming birth, choose a doctor and maternity hospital if you haven't done so
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I am on-call 24/7 two weeks before the due date and until the start of labor
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I am with you all the time and help throughout the entire birth process, no matter how long it lasts
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Once baby arrives, I stay for up to 2 hours to help with the first breastfeeding and take care of the new family
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During the 2 weeks postpartum I come for a home visit to discuss the birth, provide household assistance, help with breastfeeding, refer to the necessary specialists if necessary
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Ongoing support for parents if baby is admitted to intensive care
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I stay in touch for 6 weeks after birth for any questions
This package is suitable for experienced moms who don't need a lot of support during pregnancy, or for first-time moms who haven't had time to plan anything or have recently relocated. Please note that this contract can be signed not earlier than 37 weeks of gestation, unless we have already worked together before.
10 facts about me
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I studied to become a Doula in Canada in 2014 after the birth of this guy on the photo
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In 2015 I became head of the Russian Association of Doulas
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I accompany laboring women in Russian, English, Spanish; my level of Georgian is enough to work in a hospital
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In 2018 I taught the 1st prenatal course in Tbilisi, never left and became the first Doula in Sakartvelo
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130+ births in 4 countries
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I believe in collaboration with doctors and midwives because the laboring woman must be surrounded by a united team
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I don't go to births to facilities where women and babies are treated inhumanely and disrespectfully
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I don't push the 'all natural' approach although I whole heartedly believe in the value and benefits of natural labor. So, if you are up for that, I will support you till the end - yes, even when you don't think you can make it;)
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I constantly upgrade my knowledge in psychology, obstetrics and perinatal sciences
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Mom of one son, but celebrate Mother's Day every day together with my women!

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Why hire a Doula?
According to the official medical research the presence of a Doula reduces:
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the overall C-section rate by roughly 45%,
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length of labour by 25%,
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synthetic oxytocin (pitocyn) use by 50%,
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pain medication by 31%,
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the need for forceps 34% and
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requests for epidurals 60%.