The birth you’re looking for is possible.

Let’s do it together.

DOULAGEM74@GMAIL.COM
+65 9876 1502

 

Why do you need a doula in Singapore?

  • You find the medical system very confusing to navigate, and it’s so difficult to find the information you are looking for.

  • You feel alone and judged about the way you want to birth or the way you want to parent. You want someone to advocate for what feels right.

  • You just know there is more to the birth and/or baby experience than what everyone is telling you, but you’re unsure of how to reach it.

I was raised on the shoulders of mothers. Now I empower people to become the shoulders their new families will stand on.

My Services

Your birth, your baby, your way. Let’s talk about what that looks like for you and how to make it happen.

  • Write and Own Your Birth Plan

    You may not know how to write a birth plan. Or maybe you have attended childbirth classes and have written one, but you’re not quite sure how to actually implement it. I will work with you and your partner (if partnered) to make sure you know what options are available to you and that your values for your birth are aligned with the choices you make. We’ll be a great team by the time you go into labor!

    Create Your Pregnancy Routine

    Everyone wants a smooth birth, but not all know how to walk that talk. Preparation for the birth you want starts in pregnancy! Labor is as much a mental game as it is a physical one. In our prenatals, we will cover practices to prepare your mind and body, including Optimal Maternal Positioning techniques, that you can continue all the way into labor.

  • Comfortable & Confident Birth

    I will help you put what we discussed during our prenatal consultations to action, transforming your place of birth into one of warmth and safety. Using my knowledge and experience, I can offer position changes, exercises and encouragement to facilitate your birth’s physiological progress. I support wherever you choose to labor and birth, whether it’s in the hospital or your own home, on land or in the water. As your doula, I work only for you and your partner, and strive to collaborate with the rest of your birth team to make sure you stay informed and that your voice is heard. I am always in your corner.

    Comfortable & Confident Birth Partner

    It’s a common myth that doulas replace birth partners. If you are partnered, my role is to support your birth partner as well, in whatever role they want to play at birth. In my experience, many birth partners want to help but they don’t know how because it’s their first time. Partners I’ve supported are often relieved as I give reassurance and suggestions for what they can do to help laboring parents. I take a lot of pride in ensuring the labor and birth experience is empowering for both of you.

  • Ease into Your New Life

    Your baby is here! Everything has changed, and I’m here to support your new family for the start of this immense yet heartwarming journey. I can debrief your birth with you, talk through emotional and physical recovery, share soothing techniques and answer your questions on baby care.

    Embrace Your Feeding Journey

    However you choose to feed your baby (breast / chest / bottle / formula), I will support your decision without any judgment. I can help you establish healthy feeding practices and a good feeding relationship with your baby. If you’re unsure, I can discuss your options with you.

Not sure? Book a free 30-minute consultation with me to figure out what works best for you.

“She is truly a Godsend and we are so thankful and grateful that she was there for one of the most important, tough but beautiful moments of our lives, and she made it better.”

— Josie, twin mama

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Hear from fellow families

  • "Instilled a lot of confidence"

    Gem was our wonderful doula for birth and post-partum support. Her kind, reassuring and patient nature really helped us achieve the birth we desired. She instilled a lot of confidence in me which helped me to achieve my drug-free birth. She's extremely knowledgeable and provided so much hands on support. Without her, I'm not sure my son would have turned in to an optimal position. When we bought our son home, we were extremely anxious and distressed as first time parents and felt completely out of our depth. Gem really came to our rescue and pulled us out of the trenches. You won't regret engaging Gem, she truly is one ❤️. Thank you so much for everything.

    Laura, mummy of 1

  • "Calm and Reassuring"

    Gem was our doula for birth support. Her calm and reassuring voice allowed me to focus on one contraction at time and allowed me to achieve the vbac that I wanted. Her constant assurance allowed me to believe that I could do it and that I just have to give baby time and space to move downwards and that this birth is not and will not be like my last birth.

    Even after birth, she was constantly checking in on us to ensure that we were doing ok.

    Thank you Gem for all your amazing help!”

    Drina, VBAC mama of 2

  • "Factual, nonjudgmental"

    I had strict deadlines for dilation which would take us on the c-sect route if labour didn't progress, and I didn't have any plans aside from following Gem's guidance. Her step-by-step instructions allowed us to focus on one exercise at a time, one contraction at a time. Her factual, non-judgmental information on each pain relief option I considered during painful contractions (believe me I went through each one), made me feel supported whichever way I chose - which helped me to persist on the mental game.

    Gem was truly a blessing whose presence allowed us to have the unmedicated vaginal birth we wanted.

    Elisa, mama of 1

  • "Strong but gentle presence"

    From the very first time I met Gem, I felt her strong but gentle presence. We had two prenatal sessions with her and each time, she answered all our queries with confidence and calmness. Our daughter was not in an optimal position as we approached close to our due date. Gem was extremely supportive by suggesting to us various things we can try at home to get labour going. On the day of labour, it was her calm and composed presence that helped me remain calm myself. What stood our for me is how she reminded me to breathe through my nose when I was in active labour. Her voice and tone in which she said it made me feel that I got this! Up to today, whenever I get anxious looking after my little one, remembering those moments in active labour and how I got through it with her support reminds me that I equally got this! If anyone wants to feel empowered as a mom, Gem is the one to go to!

    Magdalen, mama of 1

  • "One of the top 10 decisions we made as a couple!"

    Hiring Gem was probably one of the top 10 decisions we made as a couple!

    During the day of the delivery, if our doctor was the coach, Gem was the star player on the team. She knew I wanted to be involve on the day of the delivery and she guided me every step of the way. At the same time, she ensured my wife kept her focus during each painful contraction and stayed comfortable as possible during the labor process. Lastly, once the baby arrived, what I really appreciated was her extra focus on the mental health of my wife and I. During the first few weeks of post birth, her simple text messages to check-in on us was so critical.

    Dini & Ben, parents of 1

  • "Forever grateful"

    From the first meeting with her she believed in our ability to achieve the birth we wanted, she listened with kindness and huge empathy and made me feel safe, empowered and full of self belief.

    During the birth she created an environment for our whole family that meant that I could feel safe and calm knowing my other two children were right there with us. With her gentle, respectful encouragement and her brilliant knowledge of the birthing process our baby boy was born as planned, in the bath, with no major medical intervention. A total contrast to our other two birth experiences and one that has been profoundly healing. We will be forever grateful for knowing Gem and having her as our birth doula.

    Kirsty, mummy of 3

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