What is a Doula?
There are all different types of Doulas. I am mainly a birth doula and a postpartum doula:
A birth doula is a trained, non-medical professional who provides education during pregnancy and support throughout labor and delivery. Their role is to offer both physical and emotional assistance.
A postpartum doula is honestly much the same. We provide non-medical but evidenced based practices on both the postpartum mother and the new baby. We support both physically and emotionally in the home during the 4th trimester.
My name is Makenzie, and I’m a Dubai-based doula originally from Texas. I’ve lived in Dubai for 15 years. My mission is to educate and empower you throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, helping you feel confident in yourself and your abilities as a mother.
Common
Misconceptions
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Doulas are not the same as midwives. A midwife is a medical professional, while a doula provides non-medical support. Doulas do not perform cervical checks or monitor your baby’s heartbeat. Instead, we educate you throughout pregnancy and remain by your side for your ENTIRE labor, offering both physical and emotional support.
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This is actually a misconception that I had before I was pregnant. The truth is, each doula is different. While we all share the same goal—to support you—the way we do so can vary. That means there’s definitely a doula out there who’s the right fit for you!
That’s why the first meeting is so important. Make sure you are super comfortable with the doula you hire. -And if you’re not feeling it, don’t feel shy to change to someone else.
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This goes with the one above. The role of a doula is not to judge you for your choices. We are here to support you!
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Completely false! We actually help educate your partner (whether its your spouse, sister, mother, etc.) on how they can help as well! That’s a big part of the training.
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A nanny is a WONDERFUL tool to have. But a nanny cannot do all that a doula can. And while we love to hold a baby while you nap or shower, a postpartum doula is not a nanny.
We are there to support the mother in the home from the inside out. Nourishing and healing meals and snacks, massages, herbal baths and teas, wisdom and evidence based knowledge. Emotional and physical support and so much more.
Birth Services
Everything But the Birth
AED 2,500
- 24/7 whatsapp, email, and call services during pregnancy
- 1 in-person or zoom meeting per month to educate and check in
- One postpartum mom and baby check in with breastfeeding support
All In Baby
AED 4,000
- 24/7 whatsapp, email, and call services during pregnancy
- 1 in-person or zoom meeting per month to educate and check in
- One postpartum mom and baby check in with breastfeeding support
- Continuous labor support in hospital
- Hospital room ambiance setup
Postpartum Services
Pretty Little Baby
AED 4,000
- 1 prenatal visit
- 2x weekly meetings of 3 hours for 3 weeks once baby is born, including:
Self care for mother (neck/shoulder/scalp massage, sitz bath, herbal bath, etc.)
Nourishment from inside out (herbal tea mixture, nourishing meals and snacks)
Newborn Care Guidance
Basic lactation support
Support and company
- Whatsapp support
A Little Bit More
AED 7,500
- 2 prenatal visit
- 2x weekly meetings of 3 hours for 6 weeks once baby is born, including:
Self care for mother (neck/shoulder/scalp massage, sitz bath, herbal bath, etc.)
Nourishment from inside out (herbal tea mixture, nourishing meals and snacks)
Newborn Care Guidance
Basic lactation support
Support and company
- Whatsapp support
Extras
Extra lactation cookies
Meal prep (frozen)
Fresh meal
Personal Shopper
Prices are currently being workshopped. Please inquire if interested.
Any Questions?
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