Birth Doula Offerings by Terri
About Terri
I am a mum of 4 boys (ages range from 18 to 5yo). I gave birth to all of them at home ~ one on the verandah, two in a birthing pool inside, and our last one was born under a beautiful teak tree.
I trained as a Naturopath, Herbalist and Massage Therapist at Southern Cross University, and have been practising for the last 23 years, with a particular focus on pregnancy and post-natal massage and support.
My 4 year Diploma of Body Centred Psychotherapy with the Institute of Energy Science, means I am comfortable with holding a safe and loving space for anyone experiencing strong emotions, and can perceive the energetics of what is occurring in their body also. Combining this understanding with the body work/massage I do can bring deep relaxation/healing before/during/after labour, as well as for other family members if needed.
I have attended 22 births as birth support as well as my own 4, so I come with some experience for sure in being present with birthing mummas and their families. Most of these have been home births, although I do have experience with supporting mummas who transfer to hospital from home, as well as hospital births and c-sections.
Testimonials
Makaylia
First time mum ~ homebirth
By Makaylia ~ “From the moment met Terri I knew she was going to be a special part of our birthing experience. But I never could have imagined the ripple affects of pure love, support, valuablility and care would have on us as a new family.
I met Terri a few weeks before our daughters birth, being new to The Channon community she made me feel so loved and nourished by organising a woman’s blessing circle and ceremony.
During our labour journey Terri was so close by and attentive which put myself and my partner at ease, because we decided on only having the two of us with no other family members for back up.
I am grateful for Terri as our labour ended up going for 3 days. Terri made sure my partner was taking breaks, eating and sleeping. She constantly kept me hydrated and comfortable.
Terri used her wisdom of massage, healing, singing, breath work, and optimal birthing positioning exercises to allow baby to flow gently down for one amazing birthing story!
I loved how Terri made me feel so comfortable and safe, I was able to just focus, go inwards and surrender to the experience!
There was no fear when our midwife didn’t quite make it in time for birth and myself catching our precious baby on delivery.
I am forever grateful for Terri and her supportive husband who gave so much time for us as well. Terri is an angel.”
Jackson
First time dad ~ homebirth
By Jackson ~ “During our 3 day labour journey it was great to have Terri around our home for support.
She took care of our sacred space, loved us, kept us hydrated and nourished and allowed me to have my breaks in between Makaylia’s contractions.
As a partner I wanted to be beside Makaylia the whole time. I felt completely comfortable knowing Terri was with Makaylia.
Terri went above and beyond with her unconditional love and support, not only during labour and birth, but also the weeks leading up to birth and the first few precious new born weeks afterwards. Terri is an amazing woman.”
Example Doula Bundle
Here are ways I can support you through your birthing time. You can receive any or all of these offerings for a bundled price. Individually, it would come to a lot more.
Pre-natal period
- 2-3 x 1.5hr pre-natal massages (nurturing, relaxing and therapeutic – can be either oil on table, or Thai massage on mat)
- 3-4 x home visits for consolidating connection and trust, to check in about upcoming birth prep (these visits often combined with massage visit)
- 1 x pregnancy photography session
- Unlimited text/email/phone support
- Naturopathic/herbal medicine advice
- Facilitating a Blessing Ceremony ritual
- Helping organise food roster for post-birth time
Labour/birthing period
- Unlimited time presence during labour and birth. (This may include being present for ‘early labour’ before established labour and midwives arrive, during active labour/birth, and then staying for some hours after the birth)
- During labour you will be able to receive all the practical/energetic support from my experience as a doula, including massage, pressure points, natural medicine
- I can capture your labour/birth time with photography or video if you like (depends how hands on you need/want me at the moment of birth). I do any photography with sound off, so it can be very subtle and unobtrusive, but very lovely to have later.
Post-natal period
- 1 x 2hr ‘Integrating birth/closing the bones/energy healing’ massage session (this is often a profound and beautiful experience as the first full body massage after the intense experience of birth – I work around breastfeeding needs of your newborn)
- 3-4 x post-natal homevisits and support
- 1 x baby/new family photography session within the first 2 weeks
- Helping activate food roster
- Unlimited text/email/phone support
Closing/wrap up gratitude session
Please contact me on 0400 394 373 for bundle pricing and to see if we connect.
Contact
Please reach out for my different bundled packages.
I’d love to hear from you to see if we are a fit.
Phone: 0400 394 373
Email: terrinicholsonmoss@gmail.com