'I believe the doula works "heart to heart, eye to eye and breath to breath" with the mother. Her wishes guide my care. I work as part of the team made up of her loved ones, her doctor or midwife, and nurse.'

 

Eva Bild

Certificates held/training attended:

DONA-Certified Birth Doula
DONA-Approved Birth Doula Trainer
Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator
Breastfeeding Educator (Douglas College)

I regularly attend continuing education in all aspects of the childbearing year.


Relevant Background:

I have been supporting childbearing families since 1991. The longer I do this work the more I am amazed and awed by the strength and power of women and the cleverness and resourcefulness of their babies.

I have a particular interest in VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Caesareans). While every woman can benefit from professional support in labour, a woman planning a VBAC is, I think, especially in need of good, reliable, optimistic support.

Breastfeeding Education is my favourite thing! I love working with Mom and her baby as a team. Babies are so clever! Often, all we need to do to improve a breastfeeding situation is make it possible for the baby to do his or her own thing. S/he will show us the way.

I have three lovely almost-grown-up children who are my best teachers.

Services/fees:

My Fee is $650. I am very flexible about payment schedules. Please do not let financial considerations prevent you from getting a doula. We can work something out.

My Birth Doula Package includes:

- Free First Meeting - to meet me and decide if I am the right doula for you
- Two more pre-natal meetings in the last trimester of pregnancy to learn your preferences and plan you labour and birth
- All of labour from early labour at home, through active labour and pushing, the birth of your baby and the first breastfeed.
- Two or three hours of immediate postpartum support.
- Two post-partum visits to help with breastfeeding and baby care.
- One final home visit to de-brief the birth and give you the birth story I will have written for you.


Area:
Victoria and surrounding municipalities

Phone Number:
  • 250.595.4905
E-mail Address:
  • eva@motheringtouch.ca