This week only, half price packages!

This week only I am offering half price packages to celebrate being a doula and how much I love the impact it has on women and birthing.
Over on my facebook page we are having a week long discussion about why to hire a doula please pop on over and have a look - www.facebook.com/arainbowdoula
Also don't forget to email me this week to book in your half price package! My email address is Nicole@arainbowdoula.com.au

Happy Birthing xx

Fundraising for a cold cot

I am very excited to announce we have received a certificate of appreciation from Little Miss Moodie Designs  for our participation in the auction they held alongside LAMB (Little Angels Memory Boxes) to raise money for a cold cot, which is a very valuable piece of equipment for those who have lost a baby and I wish we had the chance to have used one, for more info please read this: http://www.mumslikeme.org/Cold-Cots.html

I am so proud that we have been involved in this and will continue to raise funds and spread awareness for parents like me who have lost a baby.

Breastpump Hire

COMING SOON!

As my business grows so will the range of things I can offer people, I will soon be hiring out breastpumps for those wanting to collect from Ballarat, VIC.
I will have a range of pumps (eventually since I have to buy them and support my own family!) this is what I plan on having, if you have used/experienced a great pump please let me know so I can research it more, the ones on this list I have used personally. I have preferred some to the others but they all do the same job but for me personally you can't go past a double electric (maybe because I had twins but I loved it!)



The Medela Freestyle Breast Pump is the world’s smallest high-performance electric breast pump, offering mothers all the benefits of poweful double electric pumping. Very portable and lightweight, the small pump fits in the palm of your hand and comes with a long-lasting rechargeable battery or can be used with mains power. Designed with 2-Phase Expression technology for maximum milk flow – a dual pumping pattern that comes closer than ever to the way a baby naturally breastfeeds. The first phase, called the stimulation phase, mimics a baby’s initial rapid, shallow sucking that encourages fast let-down. The second phase, the expression phase, simulates a baby’s more relaxed, deeper sucking that promotes efficient milk removal.
•High performance electric breast pump for daily or frequent use
•Double pumping, with the option of single pumping
•More milk in less time with 2-Phase Expression technology
•Award winning design
•Ideal for mums who are working or need to express regularly
•World's smallest pump motor - weighs less than 500g
•LCD screen, digital display: lit screen provides a digital display that can also be used as a nightlight for those late pumping sessions
•Electric or battery powered (rechargable battery has 3 hours of pumping power)
•Small, lightweight and portable
•Easy to use, clean and assemble
•For home use and on the go
•Includes two breastshields
•Includes pump carry bag, insulated cooler bag and additional bottles
•All parts that come into contact with breast milk are BPA Free




Stimulation/Let-Down Phase

•Rapid milk ejection reflex
•Research-proven fixed cycles per minute
•Individually adjustable vacuum for comfort

Expression Phase
•Comfort Flow Zone™ for maximum comfort and efficiency—gentle to the breast tissue.
•Adjustable preset combination of vacuum and cycles per minute.
•Supports milk production




Express milk quietly and discreetly with the Swing Electric breast pump. The pump can be used easily and switches automatically from stimulation to the expression phase. The Swing combines a multi-award-winning design with the latest technology. The electric breast pump is very quiet and therefore represents the ideal solution for regular and discreet breast pumping.

Efficient: Pump more milk in less time, thanks to our 2-Phase Expression Technology
•Unique: Ideal for daily electric pumping
•Comfortable: A range of vacuum levels and settings
•Easy to use: Easy to assemble, use and clean
•Convenient: Quiet and compact design, ideal for discreet pumping




Perfect for mothers working full time as well as those who just want a fast and easy pumping experience, the Purely Yours Ultra gives the flexibility, convenience, and sophisticated styling you deserve.

Features:
•CustomControl™ - Dual suction and speed adjustability allows mums to choose from a total of 32 combinations - for the best comfort and milk flow every time
•Proven Airlock Protection™ means our diaphragm barrier keeps the air from your pump from coming in contact with your milk. You don’t have to clean the narrow tubing, and your milk stays purely yours
•CustomFit Flange System™ - The Purely Yours Ultra includes three of the most commonly needed flange sizes for a good fit at your very first pumping and later as your body changes. Four other flanges sizes are also available separately
•3 Power Sources - AC adapter, 6 AA batteries, car adapter
•Lightweight and portable - Motor weighs less than half a kilo.




Great for mums who need to pump occasionally to medium frequency. Such as expressing once or twice per day. Or when mum is working part-time. Also to help increase milk supply, or to relieve breast engorgement or infection.

The Mini Electric Plus is a quicker way to express milk than a single pump.
•Fully automatic double pump
•Provides the convenience of double pumping
•Full range adjustable vacuum
•Gentle and efficient expression
•Use as single or double with both breasts to save time
•Electric or battery use



The Medela Harmony breast pump is ideal for mothers who only express milk occasionally and do not want to miss the usual feel of breastfeeding their baby.

Recommended for occasional infrequent use. Such as an evening away from your baby or missed feeding (such as once or twice a week).

Features 2-Phase Expression pumping that mimics baby's nursing rhythm. It pumps in two distinct modes: Stimulation & Expression which help to make expressing your milk a quick process.

With the specially designed handle, you start off doing short fast expressions which stimulates the milk let down, just like how a baby sucks. Then when you feel milk letdown and it starts to spray in the bottle, you turn the handle around and the pump goes into a longer slower motion.
Designed for faster "let-down" and milk flow
Ergonomic swivel handle for easy pumping

Prices and terms and conditions will be added to a tab later in the week

Why I include a Moby Wrap in my package

I cannot speak highly enough of  babywearing at first I was sceptical but was very quickly converted even when wearing my twins.
My favourite carrier HAS to be the Moby Wrap hands down, no doubt about it!
So I am including it in some of the postnatal packages and most likely the birth packages soon too.

Here is the best way to carry your newborn:

What I also LOVE about the moby is how easy it is to breastfeed with one, I absolutely love this video it demonstrates 2 ways to feed in the wrap and like myself she is a twin mummy:
 

Even  dad can get involved too!


I will have a range of colours available and a choice between the classic, moderns, UV and organics.
FUN FACTS ABOUT BABYWEARING

Babies who are carried regularly cried 43% less overall; 54% less during the evening hours
The calming environment of babywearing can decrease the risks of postnatal depression
Babies carried in an upright position develop less colic
Leave the pram and home and navigate the shops easier
Babywearing lowers and balances stress hormones in both mother and baby

There are SO many more reasons to babywear why not get a FREE carrier when you sign up for a postnatal package through A Rainbow Doula

We have joined forces

To bring you the very best in Post Natal care A Rainbow Doula has teamed up with Mummies Little Helper to bring you cleaning packages so you can enjoy and adjust to having a new baby in the house whilst not having to worry about housework. Please take a look at Narelle's facebook page and take advantage of her wonderful service or even better check out our packages and get more for your money!

Almost there!

I am so very very close to being a qualified doula!
I just have to attend 2 births and submit 2 more book reviews then I am qualified!
It's very exciting, I have a client booked in feb who is having a water birth she lives interstate and we will be living up there by the time baby comes.

I have also been making up little care packs for mums in labour and those who have just had babies this includes toiletries, cloth breast pads, heat packs for labour, aromatherapy oils, tealight candles (of course all of these depend on hospital policy some allow certain things where others don't.

Another piece of exciting news is I will soon have my very own birth pool that clients can hire for a reduced cost
It will have a lid to keep it insulated whilst not in the water so the temperature doesn't drop too quickly. Liners and everything will be included in the cost.

Stay tuned ...

A very good friend of mine is in the early stages of labour and although I cannot be there with her physically, I have been in almost constant contact with her this morning and the feeling from helping someone through something like this is amazing! Stay tuned for more as mumma progresses!