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Support throughout pregnancy, labour & delivery, and early postpartum period.
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Consultation—serves as a time to get acquainted, outline services and answer questions
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2 Prenatal Visit(s)—to explore priorities, fears & concerns, review “wish lists” (birth plans), and introduce comfort measures/relaxation techniques for labour & delivery
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On-going telephone/e-mail support during pregnancy and throughout first 8 weeks postpartum as needed
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24 hr on-call support beginning 2 weeks prior to due date until birth of baby
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Early labour support as needed (telephone and/or in-home)
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Continuous Labour Support (in home or hospital) -emotional support and encouragement, birth guidance (on-going explanation of labour events, answers to questions), assistance with comfort measures (massage, relaxation techniques, position changes, hot & cold therapy, etc.), practical support for mother's partner/support person(s), other support as needed.
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Birth photography (if desired)
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Immediate Postpartum Support (1-2 hours following birth)
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Breastfeeding support (if required) - beginning immediately after birth and throughout early weeks postpartum
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2 Postpartum Visits—follow-up to birth, emotional support, breastfeeding support, referral to community resources and information
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CD of pictures and birth story
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Access to my personal lending library of resources (books, videos, etc.)
Specialized VBAC support available
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Assistance and support for mothers with health complications during pregnancy and/or mothers who simply require additional support with daily activities.
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Emotional support
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Informational support
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Practical support including:
- Light house work
- Meal preparation
- Care for older children
- Accompaniment to appointments with health care professionals
- Additional support as required
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In-home assistance and support for mothers/families during postpartum period.
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24 hour telephone/e-mail support
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Emotional support, companionship and care for mother
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Informational support and referrals when necessary
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Newborn care assistance
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Breastfeeding support/Infant feeding assistance
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Light house work
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Meal preparation
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Errands
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Care for older children
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Accompaniment to appointments with health care professionals
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Additional support as required
Specialized support for families with Twins/Multiples and mothers dealing with postpartum mood disorders.