Sibling Doula Support
No matter if you will birth your newborn at home or outside of the home, if you have other children, you may be interested in someone besides yourself taking care of your children when you give birth. As a sibling doula, I am trained and experienced in taking care of siblings, allowing the birthing partner and support partner to fully focus on the birth, while knowing that sibling(s) is completely supported, too.
why to consider a sibling doula
Many birthing families are without nearby family, even reliable babysitters, who are able to be on-call and to care for older children during a birth. As a sibling doula, I am able to do just that. When hired as a sibling doula, I am on-call and prepared to provide trusted, reliable care to brothers and sisters so parents can fully focus on bringing baby into the world.
What is the difference between a sibling doula and babysitter, you might be wondering? A sibling doula is more than a babysitter. Both care for the sibling(s), but I am able to interact with your child in a way that can help them prepare for their transition to sibling-hood. As a sibling doula, I can empathize with the child(ren) and talk them through anything they are feeling, especially if the sibling attends the birth. For siblings not attending the birth, we can work together to prepare the family and home for the return of the parents and arrival of the new baby. Parents who chose to hire a sibling doula rest easy knowing their child(ren) are tended to by a true professional, allowing them to truly, deeply focus on childbirth.
terms of sibling doula support
Working together with a sibling-to-be to make a special birthday cake for the family.
I am honored that you are considering my support for your family during this time of transition. As a mother of two children myself, I completely understand the concerns and fears we experience for our older child(ren) as we prepare for childbirth ourselves. As your sibling doula, I will attempt to completely ease your concerns and erase your fears for your older child(ren). I will meet with your child before the birth, in a prenatal visit. Then, I will go on-call no later than 2 weeks before the birth (this is flexible, depending on circumstances) and will be ready and available when you need my support. I require a non-refundable retainer and full payment prior to going on-call. More details available during initial conversation.