"…experiences have clearly shown that an approach which 'de-medicalizes' birth, restores dignity and humanity to the process of childbirth, and returns control to the mother is also the safest approach." -Michel Odent, MD (via BirthWorks)

 

Welcome to the Dubai Doulas website.

Dubai Doulas are Elizabeth Bain and Suzanne Gandy (Zanny).

Elizabeth trained as a doula with both Nurturing Birth, a well-respected UK doula training provider, and DONA International, the main US Doula-training organisation.  Suzanne has trained with Nurturing birth (May,2010) and is working towards her certification. In November (2010) Suzanne will be attending the DONA International birth doula course here in Dubai. (see training page for more details).

Elizabeth is a "Certified" birth doula with Nurturing Birth and DONA International CD(DONA). Certification means that she has gained experience, and has been through a process of mentoring and discussion of her work to ensure that her work is of a high quality. At present Suzanne is working towards her certification with Nurturing Birth.

Suzanne and Elizabeth are deligthed to offer

• Birth preparation classes 
• Birth doula services
• Postnatal doula services
• Support for VBAC births

We also offer The Double doula service, shared care, belly casting and other services including  lotus birth preparation and placenta care.

Please contact them if you would like any further information or help, or to arrange a meeting to discuss their services.