Question 1

Can I just book a massage or yoga session?

Accepted Answer

Yes! I am available to massage and yoga sessions and I have a one off
price under ‘my services’. These are tailored to your needs physically and
mentally. Also babies are welcome. I also have a pregnancy pillow to suit
different stages of pregnancy!

Question 2

Are the packages interchangeable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. What I have described in the ‘my services’ is the main points that I
have found will help women and their families through birth and beyond.
However, our consult will discuss what you particularly need for your family.

Question 3

What happens if I (Shelly) can’t get to the birth?

Accepted Answer

If you have a package that includes labor and birth and I am not able to
make it, there will be an adjustment in the price! Normally this will be
because of uncontrollable circumstances, birth sometimes surprises you!

Question 4

What happens if I (Shelly) need to cancel a support day or one off
appointment due to being called to another birth?

Accepted Answer

This will be discussed before you book a appointment or session with me, I
may be on call for a birth which will just be the agreement before booking.
However, we will re-schedule as soon as possible.

Question 5

Do you offer payment plans?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Discussed during your consultation.

Question 6

Do you do group yoga sessions and/or classes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, I will have my current schedule on larger classes and group meet ups
on my instagram that you can follow, also if you want to be apart of my
email newsletter!

Question 7

What is a birth doula?

Accepted Answer

“Female servant to childbearing women” Doula for women has been
around for centuries, just not under a professional name. Today a birth
doula provides education, supporting and nurturing through pregnancy,
labor, birth and postpartum.
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To me a birth doula is a female sister, close friend, mentor that can help
support and guide you through this life event.

Question 8

What is the difference between birth doula and midwife?

Accepted Answer

A birth doula is a non-medical support person. Doula’s focus on caring for
you physically and emotionally. A midwife is a medical professional, they
will provide physical assessments, diagnosis, medical treatments, or deliver
your baby - a birth doula will not.

Question 9

I am in my third trimester is it too late to hire a doula?

Accepted Answer

No! Doula can help through any part of the pregnancy and post, never too
late. Give me a call and we will organise a meeting right away.

Question 10

What if I cant afford to hire a doula?

Accepted Answer

I offer free community group sessions. Offer one off sessions including help
in the home, education classes and preparation. Also massage and yoga -
all of my services can be done with payment plans (discussed in person
only)

Question 11

What are your qualifications?

Accepted Answer

- Remedial Massage Therapy
- Certificate in Fitness
- YTT 200hr
- Certificate in Birth Doula
- 85hr Pregnancy Yoga (coming)
- Pregnancy massage (coming)

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