Taylor Orton Birth Doula, Orange NSW

Feel empowered, loved and listened to with pregnancy, birth and postpartum support

TAYLOR ORTON
CERTIFIED BIRTH DOULA

Manifest the birth of your dreams with hands on support

About me

Hi, I’m Taylor!

A birth doula, wife and a mum of 2 very busy boys! Abel (3) & Murphy (2)

I am based in the Orange area and offer my services to women in the Central West of NSW.

A spark was ignited in me after I had a difficult labour and delivery with my youngest boy. I had an amazing midwife and the support, love and care she offered me throughout my whole pregnancy, labour & postpartum was next level. I pursued my love for supporting women and in April 2021, I began training as a birth doula through Childbirth International. I am passionate about pregnancy, birth, postpartum and want to be able to offer that same support, love and care that I received.

My goal is to have you leaving your birth feeling empowered, loved, supported and listened to. Regardless of how your birth may play out, my wish is that you can look back on it as a positive experience.

About

DOULAS ARE JUST WOMEN WHO REALLY CARE ABOUT OTHER WOMEN, ON A MAJOR LEVEL

LINDA QUINN

What is a doula?

A birth doula is a trained, non-medical professional who is there to support a woman through pregnancy, birth & the early postpartum period. A doula also serves as a woman's advocate throughout the process and works alongside a woman's birth partner and her maternity care providers.

Bringing a baby into the world and becoming parents is one of the biggest things you will ever do. Pregnancy, birth and postpartum periods are an extremely beautiful, yet vulnerable and eye-opening time during your life. So, why not invest in a doula to be by your side during this life changing journey to support and guide you along your journey. As a doula, I will be there to support you, care for you, nurture you, empower you & advocate for you in whatever way you need me to.

Why utilise a doula?

Evidence Based Birth (2021), suggests that continuous labour support during childbirth may offer:

39% decrease in risk of caesarean

15% increase in likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth

10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief

38% decrease in the baby's risk of a low five minute APGAR score

31% decrease in risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience

Additionally, a doula provides:

- Continuity of care and a personal relationship

- Education, guidance and support through all aspects of pregnancy, birth & postpartum

- Numerous non-medical pain relief options during birth

- A valuable member of your birth team, who can assist and enhance your birth partners ability to support you

What births do I support?

I currently support women in Orange and surrounds for all births at Orange Hospital and additionally home births with a midwife of your choice.

When should I contact you?

Anytime is a fantastic time to contact me!

With all of my clients it has varied greatly! I have had clients get in touch with me the day of a positive pregnancy test, at 7 weeks, 12 weeks and even 30 weeks! There is no ‘right’ time to get in touch. In saying that, the earlier the better, so you don’t miss out on a spot as each month has a limited amount of availability.

Contact me now!

Doula Services

I offer a wide range of services and I am very flexible in terms of my clients needs.

Coffee is on me at your free initial consultation, where I give you the chance to see if I am the right doula for you and for you to be able to talk to me about your pregnancy and any previous pregnancies, ask any questions you might have, etc. This initial consult is also where we can tailor my service to suit you and your needs. There is certainly no ‘one package suits all' and for that reason, I offer a handful of options and can be flexible in what support you need or require.

I see women during their pregnancies for prenatal appointments around every 4 weeks commencing around 20 weeks. These appointments are approximately 2 hours.

I am on call from 37 weeks for unlimited birth support, including 1 - 2hrs after the birth.

I allow women to schedule postpartum appointments when they desire or as needed. I offer many different options for postpartum appointments and give women the option to choose what they feel they need at the time. These appointments are approximately 2 hours.

Currently, I offer a number of packages that all include a free initial consultation, a range of prenatal and postpartum appointments and all include unlimited birth support. Please familiarise yourself with the types of support I offer during pregnancy, birth and postpartum to see what suits you! Please enquire for pricing of packages.

Packages

Package 1
This includes

One initial consult

Two prenatal home visit appointments

Unlimited birth support throughout labour

One postpartum home visit appointment

Package 2
This includes

One initial consult

Three prenatal home visit appointments

Unlimited birth support throughout labour

One postpartum home visit appointment

Package 3
This includes

One initial consult

Four prenatal home visit appointments

Unlimited birth support throughout labour

Two postpartum home visit appointments

Postpartum 1
This includes

Three postpartum appointments with included in home support. Options will include:

1 meal provided per appointment

Light household duties

Massage

Any baby related guidance and support

Assistance with older siblings if needed

1:1 Consults
This includes

A 2 hour appointment designed for anything you require. During this consult we can discuss prenatal and birth education, create a birth plan and more! These consults are designed for women who wish for support, information or education but may wish for a less hands on approach. Alternatively, these consults can be added onto any package at a reduced cost.

Postpartum 2
This includes

Six postpartum appointments with included in home support. Options will include:

1 meal provided per appointment

Light household duties

Massage

Any baby related guidance and support

Assistance with older siblings if needed

All packages include a free, no obligation consultation. Postpartum packages are not set and can be varied to your needs.

Payment plans available. Please enquire for pricing. Fees may apply for travel outside of Orange.

Current Availability

I currently have support available for the following months (based off your due date)

November 2023

December 2023

January 2024

February 2024

March 2024

Pregnancy Support

During pregnancy, I offer prenatal appointments around every 4 weeks commencing around 20 weeks. These appointments are centred around education and support but they also give us time to bond and really get to know each other. During these appointments we will discuss topics such as:

- Discuss birth wishes and preferences

- Discuss prenatal appointments

- Management of pregnancy symptoms

- Discuss any fears or concerns

- Birth team

- Information for partners

- Signs of labour

- Positions for labour

- Models of care

- Support networks

- Pain relief options

- Different types of births

- Exercise and nutrition

- Breastfeeding

- Postpartum plan

- Newborn education

Birth Support

Birth support looks different for each and every person. Some women may wish for me to be with them from the moment they feel that first niggle, others may be happy for me to come when labour is a bit more established. Only you can know when you need more support or encouragement and that’s where I come in! I will be on call from 37 weeks and will be with you once you contact me with having labour started. During this time, you have unlimited support during labour and birth. Additionally, I will stay with you 1-2 hours after birth if you wish.

Here are a few different ways in which birth support can look:

⁃ Affirmations & words of encouragement

⁃ Continuous support

⁃ Assist with breathing techniques

⁃ Different labour position suggestions

⁃ Support for your birth partner

⁃ Massage

⁃ Coping techniques

⁃ Offer non-medical pain relief options

⁃ Advocate for you

⁃ Communicate with your birth team

⁃ Discuss and work through options and decisions

⁃ Help to establish your ideal birth environment

⁃ Provide snacks and fluids

⁃ Take photos and videos (where possible)

⁃ Assist with first feed (breast or bottle)

Postpartum Support

Just like prenatal and birth support, postpartum care and support can look very different for each individual! The level of care and support can vary depending on a few factors such as:

⁃ What type of birth they had?

⁃ How many other children they have?

⁃ Do they have a partner or are they single?

During our prenatal appointments, I always like to discuss with my clients about what they envision their postpartum journey to look like, where do they see me fitting into that, how long they ideally would like to receive postpartum support from me and what kind of things are important to them in their postpartum period.

Here are some examples of different kinds of things I can help with during your postpartum journey:

⁃ Breastfeeding support and assistance

⁃ Care for baby while you rest, shower, eat, etc

⁃ Settling techniques for baby

⁃ Support for your partner

⁃ Household duties

⁃ Prepare food

⁃ Recovery support & suggestions

⁃ Debrief your birth experience

⁃ Do activities with other children (if needed)

Doula services

Testimonials

Taylor was an amazing member of my team, not just for the birth but for the planning, the education and even post birth support. She empowered me to make my own decisions with absolutely no judgement and not be pressured by what others wanted for me. She educated me in an appropriate and professional way, making sure that I actually understood all of the overwhelming information that I was being provided.

I would highly recommend Taylor as an amazing supportive member of your birth team, someone that is completely there for the birth mother, with no pressure, judgement or personal motive.

- G

Having Taylor work with my husband and I throughout pregnancy and birth was

definitely the best choice we made. Being our first baby, we really had no idea what to expect. She went through everything in our prenatal appoinments. From birthing positions to helping put together our birth plan. Her support, encouragement and guidance throughout pregnancy, labour and afterwards was incredible and my husband and I couldn't recommend her

- L

Working with Taylor had a huge impact on my pregnancy and postpartum time. While Covid messed us around and Taylor was not able to be present for our birth, the support, information and care we received from Taylor was exceptional. I was reassured after every conversation and visit and her help and advice has set me up to be the kind of mother I always imagined.

If you have the opportunity to work with Taylor I can not recommend her more highly, having an advocate to support my partner and I made becoming a parent that little bit easier.

- C