Doulas in Gippsland - any?

[edaj84]

yeah, i know that homebirth is not for everyone but that jsut makes me more determined to make sure that EVERY woman who births, regardless of where, is informed of her choices, has those choices respected, and supported. And makes me passionate to share what I know about birth and how one thing can lead to another (not just in birth itself but in relation to conception and pregnancy too for example, a deficiency of zinc can cause prem labour and in fact a nice high dose of it can often stop early contractions)

As well as obviously to offer my practical advice for everything from relieving back pain in pregnancy to ideas for toilet training your toddler.

basically i am just really passionate about women, birth, babies, and parenthood

[edaj84]

just checking that my email got to you safe and sound Gill?

[Dedicated Doula Gillian]

All good! Got your emai. Haven't stopped these last 3weeks have been extremely hectic.
So sorry. How you been how things going?

[edaj84]

cool, just checking.

yeah I have been good, I downloaded my course and I am about to try and devote some time to doing it :P

[edaj84]

ok well, the course has 4 modules...I seem to have completed 2 of them. My mum and husband are calling me a freak cause i already knew everything in the course so far. hmm...I guess this time being a freak is ok

[Midwifemum]

I am a Warragul based midwife running private childbirth classes.I also work at the warragul hospital in birth suites etc.We have the lowest C/S rate in Vic. The main focus of my classes is normal birth and non drug pain management skills. Relaxation, breathing, visualization, active birth etc. I am also keen to start some specific VBAC classes.If anyone is interested email me on francesj@dcsi.net.au Thanks.

[Dedicated Doula Gillian]

hi edaj84 - you must be so excited now to do some births. Join the club! Even though i'm a qualified advanced doula with a number of years of experience and have offered to do some free births over the next month or two at Latrobe regional hos' I've not had one call-out yet which is very disheartening.

Hey Midwifemum - Have heard some really encouraging things about you ladies there in Warragul. I'm also doing some active birth workshops. I'm try to promote my workshop on the 18th 19th and 20th Sep here at the Neighbourhood house in Traralgon.
Keep up the good work and I'm sure we'll be able to empower more moms...

Hey Stacey, thanks for your time to other day. Hope you received the web address on the sites that could help you guys. Love to you all.

[edaj84]

Hey Gillian,

how much are your workshops? is it for all 3 days? I would love to poke my head in for at least a few hours

[Dedicated Doula Gillian]

Hey there...

$120.00 p/mom
Fri night
Whole day Sat
Sun afternoon

Send me your mobile number and maybe you can pop in over lunch time to come say "hi".

Now you know why I've been so busy - trying to organise everything...
I'm also offering a chance for 2 moms who attend the opportunity to some free doula care - hopefully we'll be able to get the ball rolling

[Dotty_R]

Hi,

Im from Newborough and Im 20 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby,

Im looking for a Doula, experienced or student,

[Dedicated Doula Gillian]

Hi Doty

My name is Gillian Crous.
I stay in Traralgon.
I qualified as an Advanced Doula in 2004
You are welcome to contact me on my email at
bengil21@gmail.com if you'd like any further information or would like to meet.

Love to all
Gill

[edaj84]

Dotty,

I am Jade Farmer, and am from Thorpdale.
I am still a student so I am doing free births at the moment.
my email is jatz84@hotmail.com

feel free to contact me
Jade


PS: to anyone considering using Gill, if you feel that you would like some extra support, with her permission I would be very excited to also attend you. This would be wonderful for me to get some mentoring and great for you to have 2 of us for the price of one

[Midwifemum]

Hi there,
I am running a normal birth workshop on Sat 24th October in Drouin if there are any Warragul/ Drouin/ Traralgon/ Moe/ Pakenham/Anyone! pregnant people keen to maximise there chances of having a normal hospital birth. I work at the Warragul hospital in the birthing suites and I know how and why hospital births can sometimes go pear shaped. The class runs from 10 AM to 3PM, includes lunch and costs $80.00 per couple, $20.00 for an extra support person. Plan for a 'Calm and Confident' birth. Just email me on francesj@dcsi.net.au if you would like some more info or want to register for the workshop. Thanks Frances.

[edaj84]

Hi Frances,

I am not pregnant but I am a student Doula from Thorpdale and would have loved to come but unfortunately can't

Jade

[Kuge]

Hi
Im new to the forum and I am looking for a doula, Im in Hazelwood North and 19 weeks preg with my first. Quietly having major panic attacks about the whole thing really, I have a huge fear of needles and the thought to epidural makes me go hot and sweat never mind thinking about any complications that may occure or result in a c section, its horrible I have trouble getting through a simple blood test. Can anyone recommend a doula that might be able to handle a panic stricken person.

[Dedicated Doula Gillian]

Hey Kuge
Great to see you here to. Moms on this forum are really great, plenty of help!
Thanks for the email. Keep in touch...
Gill

[edaj84]

Hey Kuge

Ty for the email As I said, I can totally relate to the needles fear.

I would be SOOOO excited to be able to help you.

Jade

[Midwifemum]

Hi Kuge,
I will be running a birth workshop/class in December depending on numbers. The class is aimed at reducing the fear of birth and giving you some great skills so you don't go down the intervention/epidural pathway. The classes are held in Drouin. If you want some more info just email me : francesj@dcsi.net.au Thanks.