Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty, pleasure and procreation

The support of a doula ensures the mother is left feeling confident and prepared in her new role. The Aphrodite Package ensures the mother-to-be is supported throughout the entire pregnancy, both before the baby is born, at the hospital and in the home. This package will teach you about building your "village" and create a plan for pre and postnatal peace and joy.

Who’s it for:

The ideal package for all families, particularly those having their first baby. For families that have had previous babies and now recognise the importance of continuity of care and birth support.

This package is also ideal for women who have had a previously difficult or
unsupported birth experience. The Aphrodite package ensures the mother to be is educationally, physical and emotionally supported throughout the entire pregnancy. Both before their baby is born, at the hospital and in the home.

What’s included:

Initial complimentary 1 hour consultation
Three 3 hour prenatal visits during your pregnancy to discuss your birth preferences, pain management options, active birth positions ,breastfeeding and postnatal planning ,and any desires, fears or questions you may have
Accompanying to two of your prenatal appointments
24/7 call or email support from 38 weeks until the arrival of your baby
Your own folder full of my personal collection of useful information regarding pregnancy, health and well-being, as well as caring for newborn babies
Access to my digital library filled with links to evidenced-based websites and empowering podcasts that will help guide you on your journey into motherhood
Link to the Spinning Babies Parent Master Class Video
Loan library of my personal collection of helpful books and videos on pregnancy to newborn care
A pack of my personally designed labour and birth affirmation cards
Continuous physical and emotional labour support in your home,from when you need me .Accompanying you to your place of birth to continue my support until your baby is born and you are tucked up in bed resting with your baby.
Continuous support should the need for a caesarean arise before your due date
Personalised labour and birth log
Photos and videos of your birth (if requested)

Two 2-3 hour postnatal visits to ease you into your role as a newborn mother and discuss your birth experience
Phone/email support for up to the first six weeks of having your baby
Your own personal sounding board for all your infant and postnatal recovery questions
Guidance with infant sleep and soothing techniques
Information and support with newborn care and breastfeeding
Guidance and information for simple infant and self-massage techniques using safe, gentle strokes
Two nutritious and easy to digest meals and snacks cooked for you, following the Ayuvedic diet that is specially designed to heal the mind, body and soul
Your own copy of The Newborn Mothers Cookbook by Julia Jones, based on the Ayuvedic diet
Handouts for parental services and helplines, playgroups and breastfeeding support groups
12 month membership to my monthly mothers group
A beautiful gift basket of organic products and gifts from me to you, to welcome your new baby