Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory

[pinky mckay]

Thats absolutely true Kelly- I tell lots of women about doulas -especially re postnatal support as this is when I see most women and they are dumbfounded and excited that such support is an option. The more the merrier!   I tell mums how I hired a doula when I was sick a few months ago- the extra 'mothering' was such a boost, even as a one off - and despite not having a baby.I think ALL mothers need mothering!   Pinky ----- Original Message ----- From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 11:52 PM Subject: RE: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory Yep I am aware of all of those but I think that if I can do a directory on a very busy conception to parenthood website, combined with promoting support as much as I do, there will be a great deal more awareness – women in the mainstream do not know about these sites as they are not advertised anywhere – even if they are mentioned in places it’s not in a spot where a high volume of traffic will see it, if you know what I mean? The more the merrier I reckon! Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Honey Acharya Sent: Wednesday, 29 March 2006 11:22 PM To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory   there is also a register at www.findadoula.com   ----- Original Message ----- From: pinky mckay To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:54 PM Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory   Kelly - how will you be protected re doulas standards/ training? Or will you use a disclaimer?   There is an Australian Doulas register at www.doulasaustralia.com   Pinky ----- Original Message ----- From: Kelly @ BellyBelly To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 9:07 PM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Birth Attendant / Doula Directory   Hey everyone,   On chatting to some fellow Maternity Coalition members and due to getting so many emails asking where to find doulas, I have decided to finally get up and running the Birth Attendant / Doula Directory I have been meaning to do for the last 12 months! Please feel free to check it out - have your details added or forward this onto others who might like to be added too. Hopefully we’ll have a huge Australian resource where women can find someone to support them anywhere in Australia as well as helping those attendants / doulas out there wanting to do more births find them from the exposure on my site – which is currently getting around 3,000 unique visitors a day and a bazillion hits – not that hits count for much anyway. Pass it on!!!   http://bellybelly.com.au/birth-attendant-locator Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support