To empathize, to ‘suffer with’ is to experience with the other what he feels, without giving in to it. It means to open yourself up to others, their grief or suffering, and to contain that pain by carrying it elsewhere.
Anne Dufourmantelle, Power of Gentleness
What does a typical care plan look like?
Pregnancy
After a first meeting to get a sense of our chemistry, we will schedule meetings at regular intervals to get to know each other and talk about your wishes and concerns regarding birth as well as parenting.
You are welcome to contact me at any point during your pregnancy, although it would be preferable to meet at least 4 times before the end of your third trimester (± 37 weeks).
Childbirth
From the 37th week of your pregnancy onwards, I am on-call to provide you with continuous support throughout your labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period—staying with you from the moment that we establish I should join you (at home or in the hospital) until after the birth of your baby.
It is important to note that my support does not replace that of any potential partner. In fact, I am also there to help your partner so that they can support you as well as possible.
Postpartum
For the first six weeks after the birth of your baby, I stay easily reachable in the event that you might need extra support. We will schedule two meetings: one a few days after the birth, once you have settled back home with your new baby, and another 6 weeks later to reflect on your experiences of childbirth and these first weeks of parenting.
