Doula

I am based on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand, and work as a birth and postpartum doula, certified functional medicine coach, and prenatal yoga teacher. Being the mother of three beautiful children, I feel incredibly grateful to have found a career that I love and am passionate about, and that allows me to show them what life is all about!

When you choose me as your doula, you can trust that I bring years of experience, supportive energy, and strong intuition to your journey. I am committed to providing you with excellent care during your pregnancy and birth, as well as offering in-home support following the birth of your new baby.

Are you ready for my support? Please don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. I am excited to hear from you and support you during this special time.

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Birth and Postpartum Doula Services

Birth Doula Services

A birth doula will provide you with necessary informational, emotional, and physical assistance to help you feel in charge, at ease, and confident throughout the labour and delivery of your baby. By having a birth doula by your side, you will increase your chances of achieving your dream birth experience!

Premium Birth Doula - NZ$1,799

• 1-2 prenatal visits (starting at week 30 - )
• On call 24/7 starting from 2 weeks prior to due date until baby arrives
• Labor support at home and hospital
• 1 postpartum visit (within a week after baby is born)

Deluxe Birth Doula - NZ$2,499

• Two prenatal visits (starting at week 30 - )
• Text and email support (starting at week 30 - baby arrives)
• On call 24/7 starting from 2 weeks prior to due date until baby arrives
• Labor support at home and hospital
• A written birth log to cherish as a keepsake
• Two postpartum visits (within a week after baby is born)
• Instruction on basic baby massage techniques
• Customized postpartum stress relief session
• A nourishing meal to help speed up recovery after birth
• A functional medicine coaching and wellness session

Postpartum Consultations

Great for busy parents who would like to discuss their babies sleep, get advice and tips about awake windows, growth spurts, nutrition and settling. The time will be yours to ask any questions that you may have.

Basic Consultation - NZ$79

• A 30 – 45 minutes phone/zoom consultation

Premium Consultation - NZ$249

• Two 30 – 45 minutes phone/zoom consultation
• Custom postpartum plan
• 1 week text and email support in between the consultations

Postpartum Care Packages

A postpartum doula is mothering the mother, offering emotional and relationship support, so parents can focus on bonding with their new baby and easing into parenthood. Be fully prepared to welcome home your baby by scheduling your postpartum doula now. To receive the full benefits of postpartum care, I believe it is best if we work together regularly and often. For this reason I offer significant discounts for my postpartum packages. These packages allow me to give the most affordable and consistent care to my clients.

Relax - 75 hours - NZ$4,500

• 15 five-hour sessions daytime on weekdays
• 3-4 sessions per week
• Especially great for families of multiples or with older children as well as for those who are recovering from caesarean section or have complicated health situations or history/concern of depression

Enjoy - 50 hours - NZ$3,000

• 10 five-hour sessions daytime on weekdays
• 2-3 sessions per week
• Recommended for first time parents of one newborn

New Energy - 35 hours - NZ$2,500

• 7 five-hour sessions daytime on weekdays
• 2 sessions per week
• Great for families who have ongoing, consistent and reliable support from another source (family and friends etc.)

Sweet dreams - 10 nights - NZ$5,500

• 1 overnight support session generally starting between 9-10pm and ending between 5-6am. Flexibility to add 1-2 hours on request
• for you to catch up on sleep knowing that I will attend to your baby´s needs overnight

Overnight Support - 8 hours - NZ$600

• 1 overnight support session generally starting between 9-10pm and ending between 5-6am. Flexibility to add 1-2 hours on request
• for you to catch up on sleep knowing that I will attend to your baby´s needs overnight

Intense Postpartum Care - NZ$750

• Experience complete postpartum support during a 24-hour shift, while bonding with your newborn and prioritising your recovery in the cosy familiarity of your own home

Additional Postpartum Care

• Hours can be purchased in any amount
• 5 hour minimums per session
• Flexibility to schedule hours week to week depending on my availability

Starting at NZ$400

Guidelines for all packages

• Together we set a consistent weekly schedule
• Must be used within 8 weeks of first session
• Relax, Enjoy and New Energy are designed for mostly 5-hour sessions during daytime on weekdays, spread over 5-7 weeks, with flexibility to adjust according to the client's preference.

The prices mentioned above are applicable only for the Auckland region. In case of support required outside of Auckland, an additional mileage fee will be charged.

Depending on availability, doula support may be provided outside of New Zealand. However, travel expenses will be added to the service fees.

Ready for support? Please contact me at [email protected]

I am looking forward to hearing from you!

Testimonials

"The best thing about having a birth doula was to have someone we could count on at any time to address our concerns. Since this was our first baby and we had no family nearby, Johanna was an important support person for us. We established a good communication during our prenatal visits. She told us that during labour she would back out at times to leave my husband and I some personal space, and she respected that. She would also clearly communicate with my husband and health care professional and I always felt like it was in my best interest. During the postpartum visits, she offered lots of comfort and reassurance. Even though I had met with a lactation consultant at the clinic, Johanna was the one who helped me get comfortable with breastfeeding at home. She had also given me tricks to sooth a crying baby. She helped us give our baby her first bath!

I would highly recommend having a birth doula, especially for the first baby. I feel like Johanna acted like the liaison between my husband and I and the health care team. She also was a great support person to have with us, especially during the most difficult times of labour when you feel like giving up. Having Johanna there allowed my husband to rest, eat, and be more focused. She was able to help with coping skills for pain management, such as massage, deep breathing techniques, hot shower, and positioning."

- Judy and Emmanuel, 1st baby

"Johanna was really helping me with the transition to my new baby - the extra hands, the calming voice and her experience all helped me to adapt to the new life with my baby. I liked that Johanna asked me questions about how I was experiencing it and I had a chance to share some of my feelings and thoughts."

- Erika, Mom of 3, Postpartum Client

"Overall Johanna helped me relieve some stress by giving me time to take care of myself to feel better for my son. I appreciated Johanna feeding and burping Aurélien for me so that I could get more done and I loved that Johanna spoke Swedish to him. I was also able to take a nap long enough to feel more rested which gave me the positive energy to survive the night. I appreciated Johanna´s kindness and the extra help with some light house chores I got. It really helped me feel accomplished in getting a few things done in the house."

- Karla, 1st time Mom, Postpartum Client

Ready for support? Please contact me at [email protected]

I am looking forward to hearing from you!