Certified
Doula

doula, singapore

Are you in need of a certified doula to help you on your pregnancy journey? Being pregnant in Singapore can be a journey in itself, so why not have a certified Doula on hand to help you navigate the dos and don’ts. A Doula to help you to chose the right Doctor and hospital for you; understand your philosophy of care, and understand the questions to ask to feel confident in your own birth experience. Many couples feel unsupported in Singapore due to being many miles away from home so find a home-away-from-home in a reliable, compassionate, knowledgeable Doula birth partner at DiscoverMum.

doula singapore

“Claire has been an amazing doula to accompany us in the birth preparation of our first child. 

Claire came to our place and answered to our questions, while providing visibility on the next steps and reassuring us as well on how the delivery would be going. Claire showed us which exercises and moves to do in order to prepare the body to the delivery as well. 

Lastly, Claire provided us a pain relieving device, TENS, to use in case of acute pain due to the contractions before delivery. 

We kept a good relationship with Claire even years after the birth of our son. 

We strongly recommend Claire for a smooth and natural birth preparation, and on the delivery day of course!.” - Melanie

FAQs

  • A doula is a trained and experienced professional who provides emotional and physical support to a person before, during, and after childbirth. The practice of using doulas as birth companions started in the 1970s, as women sought more control over their birthing experiences and sought alternatives to traditional hospital birth practices. The concept originated in ancient societies where women supported other women during birth and has since re-emerged as a modern birth support option.

  • A doula provides non-medical support and care to a person during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and postpartum. Their duties may include:

    Providing emotional support and comfort measures such as massage, breathing techniques, and positioning

    Advocating for the person's preferences and needs during labor and delivery

    Offering evidence-based information to help the person make informed decisions

    Facilitating communication between the person and their medical care providers

    Supporting the person's partner and other family members

    The goal of a doula is to help the person have a positive birth experience and provide continuous physical and emotional support throughout the process.

  • A doula can help prepare you for labor both medically and physically by:

    • Providing you with the information you need for the different pain management options (e.g. medications, natural techniques, etc.)

    • Helping you develop a birth plan that reflects you preferences and needs

    • Discuss with you possible interventions and procedures during labor and delivery (e.g. induction, episiotomy, etc.)

    • Showing you physical preparation techniques such as pelvic rock, hip squeezes, and perineal massage to help reduce the risk of tearing or discomfort during birth

    • Show you how to stay active and maintain good physical health leading up to labor

    • Helping you and your partner understand the stages of labor and what to expect

    The doula’s role is to empower the person and their partner to make informed decisions and feel confident in their choices throughout the birthing process.