English-Speaking Birth Doula in Israel, supporting you on your journey to Motherhood
As a birth doula in Israel, I support women through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum with personalized care and advocacy for their birth preferences.
“As first-time parents, Terri helped us understand all of the aspects of birth so we could prepare mentally and physically…she’s gentle, calm and respectful to everyone’s wishes…never makes you feel foolish for asking questions…I can’t believe anyone would give birth without her and 1000% look forward to my next birth experience with Terri.”
How I support you
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• Birth Planning Consultation to help you understand your options and prepare for birth in Israel.
• Prenatal visits to review your birth plan and support your mental and physical preparation for labor.
• Prenatal education and Spinning Babies techniques (Side-lying release, rebozo sifting, forward leaning inversion) to help optimize baby positioning.
• Ongoing guidanceby phone or text to answer questions and discuss tests or decisions during pregnancy.
• Referrals to trusted professionals when needed (physiotherapist, acupuncturist, specialist obstetricians).
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• Clinical insight of an experienced midwife helping you understand what is happening during labor and when to alert your care team.
• On-call support for your labor and birth, helping you decide when to go to the hospital or call your midwife.
• Spinning Babies techniques and positioning strategiesto support labor progress and optimal baby positioning.
• Continuous labor support, including massage, acupressure, TENS, heat/cold, movement, breathing, and relaxation techniques.
• Support for your partner so they feel confident and involved in helping you through labor.
• Advocacy for your birth plan with the hospital team when needed.
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• Immediate postpartum support, helping advocate for gentle practices such as skin-to-skin, delayed cord clamping, and zero separation.
• Breastfeeding support immediately after birth, helping baby latch and supporting the first hours together.
• Postnatal visits in hospital and at home to monitor baby's wellbeing and weight gain.
• Guidance for the transition to parenthood, including newborn behavior and breastfeeding challenges.