Marta
Doula in Exeter District
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Female Member since Apr 2013 Last Updated Oct 2024 Last Login 18 Oct 2024
My Summary
About Me
When friends around me started giving birth I got very interested about the begining of life, specially for the impact I could see. I thought that support could bring a huge difference to this transition and I started my training as a Doula. I also have understood in my own skin the difference it makes in having support in some stages in life and I enjoy offering a tailored support for families.
I am from Spain (Catalonia). In my free time I enjoy a cup of tea with friends, a walk in nature ( I love the coast path), swimming and dancing. I also volunteer at the Share Shed, library of things which is a fab project towards a more sustainable world.
Postnatal Support
The postnatal support I offered it may include emotional support to help build your confidence, encouraging you to trust your decisions. I would be delighted to take care of you; so that you can totally recover from the birth and feel stronger to take care of your new baby. Whatever your birth experience has been I will be there to listen to you and your needs and wishes.
Another part of my role may be to offer you practical support which may include breastfeeding or bottle feeding support. I am happy to look after your baby and/or older children while you have a shower or a bit of a rest. I aim to provide support to the partner too in a way that the whole family can thrive.
I am willing to support you regardless of your situation and life choices, as a family, as a single mother, LGBT,following a religion or with a particular belief system.
Although I am not a chef I am able to cook nourishing meals and also I am happy to do light house hold duties.
I am passionate about helping families to adjust to this transition moment in their lives. I will aim to leave you rested and confident.
When to contact a postnatal doula?
- Ideally when pregant as I can inform and guide you to make a Postnatal Plan.
- When you need one
I am happy to provide references.
My Experience
I have supported 8 families during postnatal transition, I have attended 2 births. I have more than 10 years of experience working with early years as a nanny and in nursery settings.
Currently I also work as a nanny, please find me on this same website when looking for nannies.
I am happy to provide references.
My Qualifications
I have done trainings with Paramana Doula, Conscious birthing, Understanding newborns, and a Breastfeeding study day. I am part of the organization Doula UK.
NVQ Level 4 in children's care
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
First aider
Enhanced DBS (update service - if you check the certificate number on the documents attached, you will find is up to date even though it's an old copy - Now it's all online)
Basic Awareness Child Protection
Insured
Full Driving license
My Availability
Please enquire
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| Last Updated: 18/10/2024 | |||||||
My Fees
- Doulas from £23.00 per hour
(Here below you have the cost for the service in Exeter. If you live outside Exeter, there will be additional travel costs of £0.45 per mile.)
I offer one antenatal session of 2h to talk about expectations, hopes, connection with the baby and early days care: Postnatal planning.
Postnatal planning/intentions (2h) - £46
Postantal care taster with baby in arms (2h) - £46
Playdates with the older sibling/s before baby’s arrival (3h minimum) - £21 per hour
The postnatal support I offer is tailored to your needs. Here are some examples of packages:
11h package - £ 253
2 hours antenatal session (postnatal planning) + 1 visit a week (3h) during three weeks
20h package - £ 460
2 hours antenatal session (postnatal planning) + 1 visit a week (3h) for six weeks
26h package - £ 572
2 hours antenatal session (postnatal planning) + 2 visits a week (of 3h) during four weeks
6 week support package - 38h - £ 836
2 hours antenatal session (postnatal planning) + 2 visits a week (of 3h) for six weeks
3 month package – 74h - £1628
2 hours antenatal session (postnatal planning) + 2 visits a week (of 3h) for 12 weeks
Night time postantal doula availability, please enquire if needed.
(Bespoke packages can be created if you need something different from above.)
The package of visits are to suit your needs and support you from as soon after your baby is born as you would like, to help you recover, rest and settle into life with your new baby. Visits are usually about 3h in length. We can agree on days/times weekly so we can be flexible around your needs.
Unlimited text/email/phone support if you have any questions or need for support before our meeting.
I can also arrange support and other services for you such as lactation consultant, counselling, shiatsu, homeopathy, mum and baby yoga and coaching.
Booking a package before the arrival of your baby guarantees availability and priority in the scheduling of your sessions. To book I ask for a deposit of half of the cost of the package.
Don’t hesitate to contact me if your baby is already here, I am happy to support you too!
My Documents
- UK Driving Licence (added 10/04/2023)
- DBS Check (added 10/04/2023)
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