Doula

Doula Guidance at Stralende Mama

Imagine having someone trustworthy and supportive guiding you through your pregnancy and birth, someone who listens to your wishes and supports you every step of the way. At Stralende Mama, we provide doula guidance that embraces different cultures and is grounded in heart-centered intuition.

With us, you will receive personalized assistance from a doula who understands your desires and respects your feelings. Our doula will stay by your side, offering practical and emotional support during your pregnancy and even for a few hours after the birth. A doula’s role encompasses a wide range of support for both the mother and her partner.

What is a Doula and what do they do?

“A space holder, a sister”

Originating from ancient Greek, the term “doula” means “a serving and helping woman.” In the past, women had their “sisters” to support them during childbirth, and this tradition still exists in many cultures today. At Stralende Mama, our doulas are experienced and knowledgeable women who meet with you during pregnancy to understand your birth preferences.

Our doula will provide emotional and practical support throughout your pregnancy journey, ensuring that your desires and wishes are respected and honored. Even if you don’t have a partner, our doula can assist you with practical matters and provide the support you need. Together, we will create a memorable and empowering pregnancy and birth experience tailored to your needs and desires.

If you have specific requirements that differ from the support outlined in our package, we are more than happy to discuss a custom package that suits you best. Our main objective is to understand your unique needs and create a comfortable and enjoyable experience of support and assistance. To ensure continuous support, I occasionally work with a backup doula who will be available when you give birth.

At Stralende Mama, we believe that every mother deserves compassionate and personalized support throughout her pregnancy and birth journey. Let us be your trusted guide as you embark on this transformative experience.

Rebozo Ceremony and Closing Ritual

A gentle and loving way to close off your pregnancy and birth period. A couple of hours to completely focus on yourself and to get in touch with your emotions. We recommend to do this about 6 weeks after the birth. Even if after years, you still feel the urge to find closure if you haven’t already done so, this can easily be arranged and should not be a problem. This closing ceremony is taught by two southern-American ladies, two women who have become mothers themselves and have embraced the purpose and value of that task. A must for every mother.

The closing ritual originates from Mexico, a very beautiful tradition to honour the process of birth and to allow women to give the experience a place in their mind. Any thought, feeling or emotion that comes up is ok, its allowed to be there. You are allowed to feel it. You have done something wonderful and magical. You and your body have undergone a transformation. To be able to be pregnant and to give birth is wonderful and incredible. No matter how it went, its always nice to be able to honour the experience and close the chapter. During the birth you give it your all and a lot opens up as you let go. The goal of this is, to completely reconnect with yourself on all fronts, both physically and mentally. Perhaps you are returning to work after this and this will help you to fully re-embrace returning to the outside world.

I have been allowed to learn, practice and teach this closing ritual from a Mexican Midwife/ Patera a birth worker who was taught all of this knowledge from home through family and tradition. In Mexico it is custom to have your family take care of you the first 40 days after the birth. You need this time to fully bond and connect to your baby. After this, the closing ritual happens to prepare you to re-join the outside world and resume life. This is a woman who works so gently and loving, that she transfers not only the knowledge to you, but also the gentle touch and love. These elements are also definitely points of focus during this process. When I took the course this past year I was desperate to get pregnant but unsuccessful. We had been trying for a long time. I asked the woman to massage me and create a miracle for us, and you guessed it 😉 a month later I was pregnant.

Even if the process of your pregnancy and birth did not totally go according to plan or you experienced a miscarriage or loss of your baby this process could really help you. So in case you wish to process and come to terms with the loss this ritual can be a real source of closure for you and your partner.

Are you interested in this and should you wish more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Price is €399.-
Excluding travel expenses (€0.29.- per km) + parking hospital; and home