Your traditional doula, Gina
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“My experience with Gina was life-changing to say the least. I was feeling stuck, lost, and had low energy. I was unhappy, had very little motivation for life and was unable to move forwards, or get on with the things I wanted to do.
The way I now view life and how I see myself, has completely shifted: I have started to love and respect myself, establish boundaries and identify whether the emotions I am feeling are mine or someone else’s. I have also let go of limiting beliefs, I’m more understanding of my anger and am learning to trust my intuition.
Gina is unique in the way that she could understand my struggles even when I wasn’t able to describe them well. I would recommend healing with Gina to anyone who is feeling stuck, missing the joy in life, feeling lost or anyone who basically wants to be a better version of themselves and understand themselves more.”
Support for your body-mind-soul as you navigate the end of pregnancy and the 4th trimester
When life throws us into the unknown, we do our best to manage our pain, fears, intense emotions, our sadness, our loneliness. The search for clarity and purpose in these moments can feel overwhelming. Especially during pregnancy and after giving birth. **
We used to instinctively give birth, with the loving guidance and knowledge of other women in our communities. Modern medicine can be incredible in supporting pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period, but sometimes it interferes unecessarily with the intuitive wisdom we hold in our bodiesm causing stress and throwing us into states of fear.
As a traditional post-partum doula I am there to help you connect with your body and ensure that you are supported as much as possible after the birth. Post-partum sessions with me are designed to help you release excess frustration, anger and confusion and to SLOW DOWN and relax as much as possible whilst being completely there for your newborn. With traditional postpartum techniques and holsitic healing, you'll find moments of relief, relaxation and calm emerging through every level of your being.
How I support you as a doula
There are a few ways in which I can support you as a traditional healer & post-partum doula:
1st & 2nd Trimester
A series of 1:1 sessions that include, energy healing, guided meditation, discussion and coaching. I support you in navigating the first 6 months of pregnancy, relieving the aches and pains, breathing through the ups and downs, and everything in-between.
1:1 session is 1 hour and costs 70€.
3rd Trimester
Our 1:1 sessions can continue and in addition, during those final weeks when you get ready for the birth, I offer support in helping you get clear on your ideal birth plan, one that feels really good to you. I also offer recommendations in practicing how to express yourself during the birth without feelings of shame and guilt arising and I support you in learning to trust yourself unequivocally during the birth experience, whether you choose for me to attend the birth or not.
1:1 session is 1 hour and costs 70€.
4th Trimester (post-partum)
During the 6 weeks following the birth I will support you and your body in healing. There are specific traditional post-partum herbs, recipes and techniques that will allow your body to heal and rest so that you take care of yourself as well as your baby. Often these sessions consist of me offering emotional support, giving energy healing and bringing holistic therapies that support the healing of your body and mind.
This support is also available months after the birth of your child, if you weren’t able to receive doula support during the first 6 weeks.
1:1 session postpartum is 1 hours and starts at 70€.
Is doula support for me?
This type of support is for you if you're ready to:
Connect intentionally with your body
Be backed-up in any decision you make for your body
Try traditional herbs, soups and beverages for healing
Receive energy healing to ease aches and calm the mind
Learn to trust yourself and your intuition
Be fully seen exactly as you are, without any judgement
Discuss available options to help you best support you and your baby
Feel safe, accompanied and be honest about what you’re experiencing
When working with a doula, you don’t need to do anything. You are invited simply to be yourself as you are.
Each time we meet, I’ll invite you to be as honest as possible with me. I’ll support you in getting curious about parts of yourself that you’re willing to get to know, whether that be a physical pain, an emotion, a particular thought or belief, or something you’re sensing, needs healing.
I always go at your rhythm.
You always decide the level of healing you are ready to receive.
Cost & what’s included for post-partum
Doula packages
Please reach out for full details of what kind of support you’re looking for. Generally, traditional post-partum doula support with Gina includes:
traditional foods, beverages and tinctures for healing
energy healing sessions
traditional body healing techniques including oil-herb healing, wrapping, and light touch
post-partum “kit” for you to use when you’re ready
very gentle movement to free up emotional space
Cost: starting from 70€
Packages are available -please reach out to discuss.