In Due Time

Doula Care

Jenn Beiswenger,

Doula

WELCOME! ☺️

Welcome to In Due Time Doula Care, where we recognise that everything happens for a reason or a season, when it needs to happen,…. in due time. None of us is really in control of our lives, however it behoves us to do our homework so that we can increase the chances for a positive outcome. When it comes to childbirth, our bodies know what to do, but sometimes it’s hard to trust them, sometimes we need some support along the way. Parenting a newborn can be daunting! It can take a little while, and a little help, to learn the ropes.

I’m Jenn, I’m a doula, and I want to help you have the best labour, birth and postpartum experience possible,….. in due time.

….Have you heard?

I’m moving to Canada!! 🍁

We’re moving primarily to be closer to family 🫶🏻 

((..you can’t really fault a girl for that, right?))

I’m not gone yet, though! -I’ll be taking clients through OCTOBER 2024 ➡️ so if you’re due in AUGUST, SEPTEMBER or OCTOBER and live in SYDNEY or areas south, west or east,….

👉🏻Drop me a line, let’s chat!😀👈🏻

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WHAT IS A DOULA?

There’s a reel explaining this, too…… click here to watch that!

A doula is someone who supports people through life’s transitions, providing physical, practical, emotional and spiritual support.

A birth doula supports childbearing women through pregnancy, labour & childbirth. She mothers the mother, supporting her through her labour, birth and beyond. A birth doula’s job is to listen to mum, to help provide her with information during her pregnancy, to help her figure out what’s most important to her in labour, birth & postnatally. A doula helps mum implement her
birth plan and achieve the support she wants, and also helps mum’s partner understand what to expect and how to support her.

A postpartum or postnatal doula supports new mums, who’ve just had their babies. Postnatally, a doula helps mum process her birth experience, navigate hurdles of early infancy, supports mum’s own recovery and provides an extra pair of hands.

Above all, a doula supports mum: she’ll do what she can to help mum have as positive an experience as possible.

 

What a doula is NOT is a trained medical practitioner. A doula does not replace a midwife or doctor. A doula does not have any clinical responsibility and does not perform clinical tasks, such as taking blood pressure, doing foetal heart checks or vaginal exams. A doula also does not make decisions for you. She is here to support you on your journey!

 

(Did you know? There is also such a thing as an end-of-life or death doula, who supports people through their final days, as they transition out of this world. I don’t presently provide those services, but they’re out there!)

WHY A DOULA?

When we think back to childbirth in western society in days of yore, or in many less- developed communities still today, the woman laboured in the company of other women: her own mum, aunties, sisters, experienced women from her village. We lost that over time, and mothers and babies – and society at large – are paying the price.

This is where doulas come in: we get to know mum during her pregnancy, then support her as a knowledgeable friend during her labour and birth, and/or after baby is born, too. If mum can (and wants to) have her partner, family member and/or trusted friend with her during this time, fantastic! -but if those people don’t have much experience with labour & birth or the postpartum period, or if they haven’t got the time to spare, they won’t be able to provide the full support that mum needs; and it isn’t entirely fair to expect them to provide support around something they don’t know a whole lot about.

A birth doula is intimately familiar with natural physiologic birth as well as induction, birthing aids (instruments & drugs), options (positions & alternative therapies) and caesarean sections. A birth doula can help mum prioritise her values and put them down in writing into a birth plan, then helps her implement her birth wishes and provides the support that she wants.

The postpartum period is no less important than pregnancy and birth: it is a critical time for bonding as well as nourishing – of both bub and mum! Historically, those experienced women surrounded the new mum and were invested in her well-being, providing her with emotional, spiritual and physical support. In the absence of built-in postnatal support, a postpartum doula can provide that much-needed extra pair of hands or an ear and a shoulder for the new mum to lean on.

A doula has a lot of experience and tricks in her doula bag to draw on, but her #1 priority is mum: a doula is there for mum and will support her unfailingly through this challenging, inspiring,

*MIND-BLOWING*, pivotal time in her life.

Are you interested in exploring the ‘whys’ of inviting a doula into  your birth or postpartum space? I’ve got reels on just those topics – click here to check them out!

SERVICES

Thinking about support from a doula around your upcoming birth?

I offer:

Pregnancy & Birth Support ♥ Birth Planning Support ♥ Sibling Support

Postnatal Support ♥ Infant Massage Education

Click here for more information.

ABOUT ME

My name is Jenn Beiswenger. I’m a birth & postnatal doula and I’m passionate about pregnancy, childbirth and child-rearing. My mission is to empower expectant mums to have the childbirth experience they want, to support new mum through matrescence and help families navigate the first precious months of bub’s life outside the womb. I will do what I can to help mum own the process of bringing her child(ren) into this world, and to have as positive an experience as possible.

You can learn more about me on my contact page.

Located in Penshurst, NSW, Australia

Serving Sydney & areas south, east & west ~ check the service area page for more details

🍁Service area moving to Toronto, Ontario, Canada in early 2025!🍁

Jenn was the best! She really does the most to help women through this special moment. I really appreciated her positive affirmations and guidance in helping induce my labour, and her help with techniques and massages and giving me a birth plan! Jenn really was there and emotionally supported me when it felt so raw and real. She continued to positively guide and help me with contractions and hold my hand through the whole labour. I'm really happy I had her by my side.
Bhavnamum, birth client
I was fortunate enough to have Jenn support me and my children postpartum once a week for 6 weeks. It was so helpful to have her pick up dummies on her way in when I didn’t want to leave the house with the newborn, help me change the beds when I was too sore in the early days, cook some healthy snacks for me and my eldest and support me at a challenging appointment with my baby and helped me get through it. Jenn built up a beautiful bond with my 3 year old son who doesn’t go to people easily and my newborn loved the extra cuddles when I needed to catch up on a few things. I had a doula for my birth but I didn’t know Jenn at the time but I’m sure she would be just as amazing during birth as she was postpartum. I would highly recommend Jenn.
Zaramum, postpartum client
I will forever be grateful to Jenn for all her help with my struggles as a first-time mum. Her presence, kind and loving personality has greatly influenced me to become positive and kind to myself whenever I thought I wasn’t doing enough as a mum. I would highly recommend Jenn! Many many thanks, Jenn!
Jaselmum, postpartum client
Jenn saved me in the most difficult time of my life – my first child was starting kindergarten and I had just given birth to my youngest of 4. I was so overwhelmed and was anxious about how I was supposed to leave my house in the mornings. I was blessed to have Jenn's support. She would walk in the door those mornings and sort out the newborn and toddler while I could focus on the older kids. She would make the most difficult mornings manageable: we would do the school run and she would help me take the younger ones to a playgroup. My kids would ask about her all the time. She is very respectful and very supportive to what makes mum happy. Knowing her personality and character is a big recommendation for doula services. She is a genuine person with a big heart.
Hayatmum, postpartum client
If you are looking for a down-to-earth, highly supportive, no fuss, experienced, and super respectful doula, look no further. Jenn is amazing. She is very caring, loves what she does and is very generous - we got all the support we needed, and more. We had a really good prenatal, birth, and postnatal experience and our baby boy is perfect!
Scarlettmum, birth client
Jenn was wonderful to have as our postpartum doula, and provided me with overnight support which was priceless to have when my partner was away for work. I am very appreciative of her help, guidance, all the advice she gave, and how lovely she was with our baby girl. Violet felt super comfortable with Jenn. Highly recommend her services!!
Ellamum, postpartum client
Jenn was very easy to work with and allowed me to focus on my clinical role as a midwife whilst giving me peace of mind that our woman was supported and cared for in a safe space. We found a nice balance in the birth space where I felt welcomed by herself and the woman, and her maternal energy made me feel at ease. She had everything in her doula bag and we taught each other, as birth workers, some tricks along the way!
Shanaemidwife (hospital)
Jenn was absolutely wonderful! From the minute we met I knew she was so special. She was so caring, loving and supportive throughout the entire journey. I never felt alone and knew she was just a text message away if I ever needed motivation and encouragement when I was in doubt. Although I didn't achieve the VBAC we worked so hard for, I did experience a beautiful birth all thanks to Jenn. She empowered me to make my own decisions and I felt in control the entire time. Her postpartum support was exceptional, lifting me up in the midst of my baby blues and being there for me both emotionally and physically. I cannot thank Jenn enough; my husband, toddler and I highly recommend her!
Theresamum, birth client
We were so grateful to have Jenn as part of our birth team. She is very knowledgeable and has a kind and nurturing presence. She was an invaluable support person during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Jenn helped us achieve our dream water birth at home and was always supportive of our choices. Thank you!
Jess & Andrewmum & dad, birth clients
I was blessed to find Jenn at the start of my pregnancy. I knew that I wanted a support person for both myself and my partner to both advocate for and support us in decision making throughout the pregnancy and delivery of our child. In the case that something didn’t go to plan and I was unable to make decisions for myself I wanted to know there was someone who could assist my partner through the decision making process; who knew my preferences and who my partner was familiar with, trusted and felt safe with. Jenn was all of this and more. Her wealth of knowledge is only surpassed by her caring demeanour. I can’t stress however the benefit of her post natal care; I was very lucky to have access to others who could help with cooking, cleaning, groceries, etc however this isn’t the reality for everyone and Jenn’s willingness to help me in any way possible (not just holding the baby but really getting stuck into the laundry, cooking, grabbing groceries for me…) was amazing. I can’t recommend Jenn more highly.
Katrinamum, birth client
I was unsure about getting a doula as this was my second birth. But I am so glad I did! Jenn was such a great sport for the baby and also my older child. Jenn played so nicely with my four year old that my daughter constantly asks when Jenn will come again. I'm so sad to see her move, as it'll be really hard to find someone like her!
Suzannemum, birth & postpartum client
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✨Speaking of caring by SHARING,….

Gifting a pregnant woman doula support ~ i.e. buying the service for her, whether for her birth or postpartum period (or both!) ~ would *blow*  *her*  *mind*. What a great shower gift!! I’d be thrilled to discuss this further – let’s chat about vouchers!✨

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