MOTHERS & MOON · DOULA LINDSAY
Doula support, shaped around you.
In Wetteren, Ghent & Aalst
Pregnancy and birth bring so much with them. Questions, hopes and sometimes uncertainty. I take the time to get to know you and your birth partner, help you prepare and remain a familiar face throughout your birth.
As part of your doula support
Rituals around birth
Some parents wish to honour the connection with the placenta or mark the moment when the umbilical cord is separated. We talk through your wishes beforehand and explore what is practical within your doula support and care setting.
(Half) Lotus Birth
Honouring the connection with the placenta
With a Half Lotus Birth, the baby remains connected to the placenta for a while after birth. A full Lotus Birth involves waiting for the umbilical cord to separate naturally. For some parents, this holds personal or symbolic meaning.
Is this something you would like? Discuss it with your midwife or doctor in advance. As part of your doula support, we can explore its meaning for you and your wishes around the placenta. Medical and practical arrangements are made with your care providers.
Included when this forms part of your doula support.
Cord Burning Ceremony
A symbolic moment of transition
In a Cord Burning Ceremony, heat is used to separate the umbilical cord. Parents may experience this as a meaningful moment to mark the transition from a physical connection to a new chapter.
We discuss beforehand what draws you to this ritual and how you would like to mark the transition. Whether it is possible, and the practical arrangements, are agreed with your midwife or doctor and your birth setting.
Included when this forms part of your doula support.
Does one of these rituals feel right for you? You are welcome to bring it up during our introduction or an antenatal consultation.
Let’s talk about your wishesGetting to know each other. Preparing together.
Connection, preparation and trust are at the heart of my support. Step by step, we build a relationship that feels familiar and reassuring.
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Connection
Our first meeting is about you, rather than the birth.
We make space for your story, wishes and any worries you may have. This creates a safe foundation of trust that we can build on throughout our time together.
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Preparation
Feeling prepared brings peace of mind.
During our consultations, we explore how birth can unfold, the choices available to you and how your birth partner can support you. We practise practical techniques and prepare together, step by step.
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Trust
The pieces come together.
We bring your wishes together in a personal birth plan, talk through informed choices and leave room for the unexpected. The aim is to understand what matters to you and approach birth with confidence, while allowing it to unfold.
You don’t have to predict everything to give birth with confidence.
Thoughtful preparation gives you something to hold on to, even when birth unfolds differently from what you expected.
WHAT CONTINUOUS SUPPORT CAN MEAN
Support that goes beyond feeling reassured
During birth, I stay beside you. I offer calm, practical support and information, guided by what you need in the moment.
Research shows that continuous, personal support during birth can contribute to more positive experiences and better birth outcomes.
A MORE POSITIVE EXPERIENCE
Less chance of looking back on the birth with negative feelings
A GOOD START FOR YOUR BABY
Less chance of a low Apgar score five minutes after birth
FEWER CAESAREAN BIRTHS
A lower chance of giving birth by caesarean section
SHORTER LABOUR
Around 40 minutes shorter on average
MORE SPONTANEOUS BIRTHS
A greater chance of a vaginal birth without caesarean section, vacuum or forceps
LESS PAIN MEDICATION
Less use of pain medication during birth
These results are averages from research into continuous support during birth. Every birth is different, and support cannot guarantee a particular course or outcome.
Source: Bohren et al., Cochrane Review, Continuous support for women during childbirth, 2017.
I always follow the woman giving birth.
She leads the way.
Your journey, step by step
From our first meeting to the weeks after birth: here’s what my support looks like.
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An introduction
We begin with a no-obligation introduction: a chance to meet, hear your story and see whether my support feels right for you.
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Three antenatal consultations
Across three consultations, we take time to prepare for birth. We talk through your wishes, expectations, questions, birth preferences, comfort techniques and your partner’s role.
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The on-call period
From week 37, I’m available 24/7. You can contact me with questions, worries, signs of early labour or whenever you feel you need support.
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During your birth
When labour begins, I come to you as soon as you would like me to. I remain with you throughout the birth, offering practical, emotional and physical support.
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The first hour after birth
After the birth, I stay a little longer so you can settle, get to know your baby and enjoy those first moments together.
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A postpartum conversation
A few weeks after the birth, we meet again. We reflect on your birth, make space for your story and explore how you experienced it.
I’m here between our appointments, too
Has a question come up after a consultation? Is something on your mind, or could you use some reassurance? Between appointments, you’re welcome to message me on WhatsApp or by email. I’ll reply as soon as I can.
From the start of the on-call period, I’m available by phone day and night when labour begins.
Your doula support
From our first meeting to the moment you begin a new chapter as a family.
What’s included
✓ A no-obligation introduction
✓ Three in-depth antenatal consultations
✓ Personal support between appointments
✓ Available day and night from week 37
✓ Continuous presence throughout your birth
✓ Support during the first hour after birth
✓ A postpartum conversation
✓ A personal written account of your birth
✓ A backup doula when needed
€ 1,350
Complete doula support package
Practical details
Pay in three instalments
You can spread the full package across three payments of € 450.
✓ The first instalment when you sign the agreement
✓ The second instalment during our time together
✓ The final instalment at the start of the on-call period
An additional consultation
Would you like more time to prepare or some extra support? We can always arrange an additional consultation.
€ 95 per consultation
Travel within a 20 km radius of Wetteren is included. Additional kilometres beyond this radius are charged at € 0.40 per kilometre. Any parking costs are charged separately.