I went to see Virginia to receive help processing a traumatic birth. The technique she used really allowed me release the tension I was holding in my body, particularly in my womb and I have continued to feel lighter and relaxed since my treatment. During the session I was able to release a lot of built up emotions, make peace with the experience I had and integrate the many lessons it taught me. Virginia made me feel comfortable and also really validated my feelings around my birth experience. I highly recommend Virginia to anyone who has lingering tension or trauma after birthing.
~Ashley
Sydney Doula Virginia Maddock at Natural Beginnings has had a special interest in natural birth, water births, VBACs and homebirths since 2006, having supported around 120 births over that time. She services the Sydney suburbs of Sutherland Shire, St George, Bankstown, Inner West (RPA Hospital) and Eastern suburbs (Royal Hospital for Women, Randwick) areas, or up to 1hr away from Caringbah for planned homebirths! If you would like a doula for that extra support through pregnancy, labour and birth, then please get in contact to avoid disappointment! 🙂
A doula is someone you come to know well by the time of your birth, and who is there during your labour, by your side, focused solely on you and your partner. She can encourage you, remain objective, and help your partner feel more confident about how to support you. She can also assist you with practical knowledge on measures to relieve discomfort and encourage relaxation during labour, such as positioning, use of water, massage and aromatherapy.
A doula can provide information when you have questions, and can help you communicate more effectively with your medical caregivers and supports you in making choices that are right for you and your baby.
Research shows that having a doula can:
– Halve your chances of caesarean, forceps or vacuum extraction.
– Shorten labour by reducing stress, pain and anxiety.
– Significantly reduce the need for pain medication relief.
– Increase relationship satisfaction with your partner and your baby.