"MY main goal is to bring awareness,inspire and support families as a whole by offering my support and sharing my knowledge" - Zubeida
ABOUT
I am Zubeida Daniels. South African born Cape-Malay, Mother of two....Doula, Trained in the field of Birth support and also Specialize in Traditional Malay Postpartum Wellness & Massage Therapy focusing on physical, emotional and informational support.
My main goal is to bring awareness, inspire and support families as a whole by offering my support and sharing my knowledge.
As a trained and certified Doula, I am ready to help , guide and support you towards your safe and sacred journey to and through this beautiful personal experience safely ...
The word 'DOULA' comes from an ancient Greek word meaning
'a woman who serves.'
Today it refers to a professional trained in Childbirth who provides emotional, physical, educational & informational support to mothers/families during the Prenatal period & during Labour and Birth, helping them to have a safe and memorable experience whether natural, medicated or cesarean.
As a Doula I do Not...
Perform any medical checks.
Make any decisions for you.
Talk to Medical Staff & Personnel on your behalf.
Project any of my beliefs onto you or your experience.
BIRTH DOULA SUPPORT & SERVICES
HOW A DOULA CAN SUPPORT YOU
Birth Preparation & Education
Birth Planning and assistance with writing a birth plan
Debrief previous experiences
Comfort Measures & Positioning in the Birth room
Curating your ideal environment in your Birth space & Protecting it.
VIRTUAL BIRTH SUPPORT PACKAGE
1 Free Zoom Meet & Greet (30min)
Constant Support Through Pregnancy on availability
3 Prenatal Zoom Meetings (1hour)
24/7 Text/Call support
2 weeks prior and during labour & birth.
1 Postnatal Zoom Meeting
(1hour)
IN PERSON HANDS-ON SUPPORT PACKAGE
1 Free Zoom or In-person Meet & Greet (30min)
Constant Support Through Pregnancy on availability
2 Prenatal Meetings (2 hours)
24/7 Support Text/Call during On Call Period
2 weeks prior to due date
Continuous Labour & Birth Support
Dedicated Back-up Doula
2 Postnatal Meetings (2hours)
(1 Hospital visit & 1 Home)
"Continuous labour support by a doula is one of the most effective tools to improve labor and delivery outcomes"
-WHO
POSTPARTUM HEALING SUPPORT & MASSAGE SERVICES
The Benefits of Massage Therapy include reducing stress and increasing relaxation. It reduces pain, muscle soreness and tension, improving circulation, energy and alertness.
Research shows that Massage Therapy can help reduce anxiety, decrease symptoms of depression, relieve muscle aches and joint pains, and improve labour outcomes and newborn Health while Postnatal Massage Therapy aids in Healing and Lymphatic drainage.
What I can Offer:
TRADITIONAL MALAY POSTPARTUM HEALING SUPPORT PACKAGE
These practices follow the Malay Tradition of coming to care for new moms in their homes several times over a few weeks and can be Done Over a 4 week package or individually on request.
Week 1 :
Herbal sitz soak in bath
Perineum Steam
Half Body Massage with Hot Compress Abdominal Massage (Tungku)
Bengkung Belly Binding
Week 2:
Perineum Steam
Full Body Lurlur Scrub & Massage
Face Massage
Bengkung Belly Bind
Week 3:
Herbal Foot Soak
Full Body Massage
Bengkung Belly Binding
Week 4:
Herbal Flower Bath (Mandi Bunga)
Half Body Massage
Bengkung Belly Binding
Herbal Tea Closing
The Malay traditional confinement practices are believed to provide physiological and psychological support to postpartum mothers and are vital in preventing health problems in later years
(Fadzil et al. 2016; Mohd Azmi et al. 2019).
CLOSING THE BONES CEREMONY
Closing the Bones is a ceremony with a massage and body wrapping at the heart of it. It consists of an oil massage of the abdomen and uses fabric (a Mexican scarf called a rebozo) to rock, bind and close the pelvis. It is a traditional ritual used in Ecuador and other parts of Central and South America after women have given birth to support their postnatal recovery. As well as many benefits physically, there is also an emotional and spiritual aspect to the massage too, it provides the mother space to feel nurtured and release emotions associated with giving birth and motherhood. The ceremony can be helpful to heal emotions, even many years after the birthing your baby.
In a one to one setting to go we honor your journey through pregnancy, birth and motherhood. We take time to chat in the beginning, considering your pregnancy, birthing experience and motherhood and what has been significant moments for you and your transformation into a mother.
I will come to your home or venue of your choice and bring all thats needed to get the space ready.
All that is required from your space is a private room, nice and warm for you to enjoy!
Hands & Heart For Your Care