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      <image:title>Doula Services Vienna Pregnancy Birth Postpartum - Birth Location</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hospital (public or private), birth center or your own home? With location comes the amount of choice you have during your birth: It is therefore a crucial decission to make early on in each pregnancy. Public hospitals have their procedures in place, geared towards serving the largest possible amount of patients with the safest possible outcome. Personal sensitivities are not part of the service they provide although personnel might still try and accommodate you depending largely on their personal style. Private Hospitals try to service their paying patients and your satisfaction is very important to them - you have a much greater amount of options while still having to submit to certain predetermined hospital rules. Birth Centers and homebirths allow for the most freedom of choice while a need for transport might occur in case things do not go to the midwife’s satisfaction. Birthing without the presence of a midwife is illegal in Austria (“Hebammenbeiziehungspflicht”)</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Doula Services Vienna Pregnancy Birth Postpartum - Hospital Midwife</image:title>
      <image:caption>I LOVED having my own midwife. If you hire your own, she will be with you during your entire birth, aware of your birth preferences. Public Hospital Only two public hospitals in Vienna offer the “Midwife of Choice” model. Women will have to contact the midwives offering this service early on to secure a midwife. This Service is not covered by public insurance but HIGHLY recommened. At all other hospitals you will be assigned a midwife on duty who will change when her shift is over. Depending on how busy the hospital is that day you will also share your midwife with other women in labor and might be without support for extended periods of time during your labor. Private Hospital All private hospitals allow you to bring a midwife you have hired independently, but they also have midwives on duty. Again it is crucial to your birth outcome to make sure your midwife knows you and supports your choices.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Doula Services Vienna Pregnancy Birth Postpartum - Wise Choices</image:title>
      <image:caption>Doulas have existed in many cultures for centuries, even if they were known by different names. In the birth environment today, doulas are there for you as the experienced non-medical supporter you can ask any question at any time. A doula is availabe to you when you need a quick heads-up during pregnancy and will hold your hand and assure your partner during birth. She will lend you an ear in your postpartum period, when sleep seems elusive and you worry about how you will handle it all. She gets to know you, your partner and family and is aware of how you imagine your ideal birth. She can help you find out what options are out there and create a birth plan with you. Doulas also have extensive knowledge with regard to the available resources in the area and can recommend care providers and birth environments that are conducive to the birth you imagine. Click below for a more detailed account on why doula support is beneficial to you</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Doula Services Vienna Pregnancy Birth Postpartum - Money</image:title>
      <image:caption>I am aware that we have the luxury of “free health care” in Austria. While such health care is crucial it might not offer you the ideal birth place for your baby. In my experience parents try to save on birth, but please consider this: Think about the fact that any mother or father, even when 85 years old, will be able to give you a detailed account on the birth of their children. It has THAT kind of impact on you. Very few of them will remember details of the stroller they bought or the sleepless nights or the vacations taken that long ago. If you - like me and most others - are not in the position of having unlimited resources, consider the following options Supplimental Insurance (get it pre-pregnancy) Save (you wont need more for your baby than loving arms, a place to lay them down and your breast) Gifts Ask for gifts to help cover the expenses of the birth instead of yet another outfit for baby Ask if the Provider is willing to be paid in installments or takes on pro-bono clients or maybe you have something to offer in return for their work</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Doula Services Vienna Pregnancy Birth Postpartum - Powerless? Know Your Worth!</image:title>
      <image:caption>Hospital rules, lack of respect, loneliness in the birthing room. All this can lead to the feeling of being powerless, of having to submit to someone else’s ideas of your life. Birth is a doorway, a life changing event. This process has transformative value and such transformation can bring a sensibility that needs to be supported in an affirmative way. For us as doulas, the loving and unbiased approach to all mothers is second nature. Transformative processes carry a large potential: they can lead a person to exceptional strength, or in a less ideal scenario, can be the starting point of increased insecurity. As women we often do not allow ourselves to accept help. A feeling might creep in that something is not quite the way we want it, but we do not react because we do not want to be “difficult,” “high maintenance,” or “different.” Within yourself you carry a sensor that lets you feel if your birth companion, your doctor, or another person related to your birth might not be the right choice for you. Listen to yourself, you are worth it!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Doula Services Vienna Pregnancy Birth Postpartum - A Successful Journey</image:title>
      <image:caption>While your pregnancy is a precious time and most of your time should be spent doing things you love, it is VERY important to get a good idea what your pregnancy journey and birth destination should look like. As with any successful decision you make, you need to decide where you want to go and how you will get there: 1) No preparation means you might end up at a destination you neither foresaw nor wanted to go to. 2) Doing what someone else (ob/gyn, partner, mother) thinks is ideal for you,will also not get you where YOU want to go. 3) Reading books (even the philosophy in pregnancy books varies depending on the authors’ ideas) will give you a general picture of what options you have. 4) Speaking with a doula who gets to know what you want to experience will help you find your way through the birth environment and the options in your specific location. TAKE THE TIME TO DEFINE YOUR IDEAL OUTCOME: write it down, interview practitioners, visit hospitals and ask questions early on!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Doula Services Vienna Pregnancy Birth Postpartum - Homebirth or Birth Center</image:title>
      <image:caption>Homebirth is a philosophy and a very personal choice. So is the birth at a birth center. Despite people's preconceptions homebirth and births at birth centers are safe and economical. Homebirth/birth center midwives are a lovely folk and their services are available in and around Vienna. Your homebirth/birth center midwife will be completely responsible for you despite the fact that you will need to see an ob/gyn for your regular check-ups during pregnancy. If you have an uncomplicated pregancy, enjoy the privacy of your home and having your personal care provider before, during and after your birth, do consider homebirth. If you love the idea of homebirth but you feel that your home is not ideal for it, choose a birth center birth. Both give you the possibility to make your own choices without having to submit to hospital rules and regulations.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Doula Services Vienna Pregnancy Birth Postpartum - Fear and Previous Trauma?</image:title>
      <image:caption>Most of the women I serve are moms who are having their next child. There is a common story behind this phenomenon and it goes like this: Women, giving birth for the first time, often trust that all birth workers have their best interest at heart, that the doctor knows best and that their mothers and grandmothers made it through their births, and so will they. While there is a chance that this proves true, often new mothers are confronted with less than ideal birth experiences. This combined with the challenges of early motherhood leads to moms becoming depressed, sad, as well as suffering from feelings of failure. Sometimes women even experience trauma because of verbal or physical abuse in the birthing room by the very people who were supposed to take care of them. Obstetric violence has been in the media recently and although we all believe it should never happen, it does. A doula can be the woman on your side and also recommend resources such as psychiatric outpatient clinics specialized in pregnant and postpartum women, trusted doctors and osteopaths as well as other needed resources. Doulas will also always offer to listen in a non-judgmental way.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Barbara came across my life in one of the most emotionally challenging time but she was the right person who truly listened. After our first conversation I remember thinking to myself that I couldn't imagine a better person who could really understood me. Barbara was my hero - physical, emotional and informative support before and after birth when I most needed it especially during Covid-19 and being left alone in foreign country. Even though my birth didn't go as I expected, having Barbara next to me made it a much better experience. I am grateful for Barbara's trust in me that I was able to give birth naturally. Unfortunately at the beginning I didn't feel much help nor supportive attitude from the stuff at the hospital but Barbara was always by my side. And additionally now I have the most special photos in my life. I can't thank her enough for her warmth, professionalism and empathy. And by the way her exercises really works because the labor started later that evening. I truly can say that she inspires doing more good in this world despite sharp turns of destiny. She has lovely family and I can really say that she is a role model mom. M., Latvian mom, July 2020</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dear Barbara, thank you so much for your support throughout my pregancy and during the birth on 20/9/22. I felt reassured from our first meeting in May and have not looked back on the decision to work with you. You understood my birth plan so well, and made every step of the journey run more smoothly. Your confidence and positivity has been contagious and I’m eternally grateful that my two older children were so well cared for during our third baby’s arrival. S, mom from England, third baby in September 2022</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We are an American family living in Hungary for two years for my husband's job. When we found out that I was expecting, we decided that the quality of care I could receive in Vienna was something we desired. Since we did not know a whole lot about Vienna and needed help navigating all the choices that go along with pregnancy (as well as the actual delivery) in a culture that we are not familiar with, we chose to hire a doula. Little did we know at the time, we found the best doula in all of Vienna - there is no doubt about it! Barbara went above and beyond to help us have the best birth experience possible. In the midst of loads of uncertainty during the Covid pandemic, we knew with certainty that Barbara would do all that she could to help us throughout my pregnancy and during the birth. We ended up having all our hopes come true in the birth. A healthy baby and a natural delivery with no complications were both outcomes of our experience. Barbara was extremely supportive during labor and very intuitive in how to offer the best support throughout each stage of labor. In the weeks leading up to the birth, Barbara met with me to do stretches and postures that helped the baby to engage in order to be ready for the delivery. She was a delight to have at the birth and incredibly supportive. We cannot speak highly enough about her. She’s the best! We will be forever grateful. J &amp; A, August 2020</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Dear Barbara, many thanks for your kind and thoughtful messages, mama and baby are both faring very well. We have all managed to rest following Friday's grueling delivery. The little chap has started breastfeeding today. We hope that you too have had a chance to recuperate from the very long and intensive labour and birthing episode ; you did much of the ‘heavy lifting,’ for which both my wife and I are most grateful. Your presence made a very meaningful and tangible difference!” N., A new dad, living in GB - 2016</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“We are heading home today! If I had 10,000,000 Euros I would give them to YOU! But please come and snuggle Baby and visit amongst other things if you'd like!” S., American Mommy, May 2017</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Barbara's presence was in itself deeply reassuring and allowed me to sit back and enjoy my birthing. She was able to ascertain from the midwife how my labour was progressing and gave me the confidence to listen to my body.” C, English Mum, October 2015</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>You are such a loving person. I don't even know how to show my gratitude. All that support, guidance and just being there for me... That helped me a lot. I did not have the right attitude and no hope of a normal and natural birth. Although the birth didn't go as planned, I am still able to hold my child in my arms today and am not traumatized or stressed by my birth. Luckily, breastfeeding isn't a problem either. Feeding him and feeling his satisfaction is such a great joy for me. I firmly believe that attitude has a huge impact on your destiny. If I ever get pregnant again, I would love to have you with me again. A, Afghan mom, April 2023</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Good Morning Barbara! I just want to say thank you soooooooo much again, that you exist, you are very very very special to me! To us!” - Happy Pro Bono Client from Brazil, 2016</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“Liebe Barbara, danke nochmals für deine liebevolle Hilfe. Wir sind gut angekommen und haben die schöne Geburt im Kopf und sind froh, dass du dabei warst.” Happy Austrian Dad, July 2018</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dear Barbara, you are a true angel. I am so glad that we got to know you! You not only made the birth bearable but even a beautiful event for all three of us! R., Mom from Vienna, November 2022</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“After our meeting we came back home sooo inspired to cook, work, plan. It was like you came to break a barrier we didn't notice was there.” M., pregnant Brazilian Mom-to-Be after a Pregnancy Meeting 2018</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dear Barbara, I want to thank you many times for your support during my pregnancy but especially during birth! Right from the beginning I have felt comfortable with you and well taken care of. You have shared my views and wishes regarding natural birth and could give me important tips and advice. To have you by my side has boosted my inner strength and my self-confidence, so that I could implement my wishes during birth. Because of the birth plan that we created together, I had a clear concept of what I did and did not want. But you still always supported my decision even if I ended up changing my mind during birth. I just knew that you had my back at all times which gave me a feeling of security. To be able to only concentrate on myself but to know that I could always call on you for support was an unparalleled experience. The calm experience that you eminate has increased my trust in the natural birth process. Now, looking back at my birth I can say that it was truly a one of a kind experience. Strenuous but still beautiful. Thank you that you have been a part of it! A., May 2019</image:caption>
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      <image:title>What I offer - Birth Services</image:title>
      <image:caption>I offer the following basic package: 1) Initial Meeting - is there a connection between us? (always complimentary). 2) Pre-pregnancy meetings depending on your needs (usually 2 including a birth plan). 3) Communication via phone or text whenever needed. 4) On call between 38 and 42 weeks 24/7. 5) Backup doula in case I am ill or at another birth. 6) Birth and initial breastfeeding. 7) Postpartum visit. Please contact me for additional information or have a free 20 minute online meeting with me!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Doulas in Austria charge comparatively reasonable prices. An experienced, certified doula will charge between 800 and 1500 Euros for a birth and her package (ask what that package is). A new doula might charge less or even just ask you to cover her expenses in order to gain more experience. All of our Austrian DiA Doulas have received extensive training, have their hearts in the right place and follow the organization’s ethics code. Personally, I have found that money is not always the deciding factor on whether I take on a client or not. I believe that women, no matter their financial situation, do deserve to be supported by a doula. So do not hesitate to contact me: let’s talk about it!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ich bin mir bewusst, dass wir in Österreich den Luxus einer allgemeine Krankenversicherung genießen dürfen. Obwohl eine solche Grundversorgung von zentraler Bedeutung ist, so kann es trotzdem sein, dass sie dir nicht das ideale Umfeld für die Geburt deines Babys bietet. Erfahrungsgemäß versuchen Eltern bei der Geburt zu sparen: Aber denke nur an den 85 jährigen Vater oder die ebenso alte Mutter, die immer noch einen Detailbericht über die Geburt ihrer Kinder liefern können. Die Geburt hat eine Bedeutung im Leben von Menschen. Sehr wenige davon werden sich an die Details des Kinderwagens, an die schlaflosen Nächte oder an einen Urlaub in weiter Vergangenheit erinnern können. Wenn du - wie ich oder andere auch - nicht im Besitz von unendlichen finanziellen Ressourcen bist, so überlege dir die folgenden Optionen: Zusatzversicherung (vor Beginn oder auch während der Schwangerschaft!) Sparen (du brauchst für dein Baby viel weniger als dir die Werbung weismachen will: liebevolle Arme, ein Platz um sie abzulegen, Brüste) Geschenke Bitte dein Umfeld um einen Zuschuss zu den Kosten der Geburt, anstatt des Ankaufs eines weiteren Stramplers Frag nach ob die Begleitung, das Krankenhaus willens ist in Raten bezahlt zu werden oder ob sie ehrenamtliche Begleitungen übernehmen oder vielleicht hast du ja auch Wissen oder Können, das du im Gegenzug anbieten kannst?</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Kassen- oder Privatspital, Geburtshaus oder dein eigenes Heim? Mit der Wahl des Geburtsortes steht und fällt der Umfang deiner Wahlfreiheit unter der Geburt: Es ist eine der wesentlichsten Entscheidungen, die du zu Beginn der Schwangerschaft zu treffen hast. Öffentliche Krankenhäuser haben bestimmte Arbeitsabläufe und Prozesse eingeführt, die geeignet sind eine möglichst große Gruppe an Patienten zu bedienen und das möglichst sicherste Outcome zu gewährleisten. Persönliche Empfindlichkeiten sind nicht teil des Angebotes, auch wenn einzelne MitarbeiterInnen versuchen den Wünschen der Patientinnen gerecht zu werden. Hier kommt es aber auf den persönlichen Stil der jeweiligen Mitarbeiterin an, die du zufällig antriffst. Privatspitäler versuchen ihre zahlende Kundschaft zu bedienen und deine Zufriedenheit ist ihnen wichtig - hier hast du also einen weit größeren Rahmen an Möglichkeiten, wobei auch hier bestimmte vorgegebene Spitalsregeln Anwendung finden. Geburtshäuser und dein eigenes Heim erlauben dir größtmögliche Freiheit, wobei ein Transport in ein Krankenhaus nötig werden könnte, sollte der Geburtsfortschritt das nötig machen. Alleingeburten sind in Österreich nicht erlaubt, da eine gesetzliche Hebammenbeiziehungspflicht besteht.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Die meisten Frauen, die ich begleiten darf, bekommen in zweites, drittes,… Kind. Hinter diesem Phänomen versteckt sich eine ähnliche Geschichte, die so oder so ähnlich lautet: Frauen, die zum ersten mal gebären vertrauen oft darauf, dass alle Geburtsbegleiter ihre Wünsche vertreten, dass der Arzt es am besten weiß und dass ihre Mütter und Großmütter es auch durch die Geburt geschafft haben, also wird das bei ihnen auch klappen. Und obwohl die Möglichkeit besteht, dass sich diese Überlegungen als richtig erweisen, leiden doch viele frischgebackene Mütter unter schlechten Geburtserfahrungen. Diese Situation gepaart mit den Anforderungen des Neugeborenen kann dazu führen, dass sich Mütter deprimiert, traurig oder wertlos fühlen. Manchmal werden Frauen sogar durch respektloses Verhalten oder physische Übergriffe im Kreißsaal von genau den Personen traumatisiert, die den Auftrag gehabt hätte, sie zu schützen. Gewalt unter der Geburt ist ein Thema, das bereits die Medien erreicht hat und obwohl wir glauben wollen, dass so etwas niemals passiert, passiert es. Eine Doula kann die Frau an deiner Seite sein, sie kann dir Hilfsleistungen wie psychiatrische Kliniken, die auf Schwangere und Wöchnerinnen spezialisiert sind empfehlen. Sie kennt liebevolle Gynäkologen, Hebammen oder empfiehlt Osteopathen, genauso wie andere brauchbare Unterstützungsleistungen. Doulas hören dir zu, ohne dich zu beurteilen.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Obwohl deine Schwangerschaft eine wertvolle Zeit ist, die damit verbracht werden darf, Dinge zu tun, die du gerne tust, ist es SEHR wichtig sich darüber im Klaren zu werden, wie deine Schwangerschafts- und Geburtsreise aussehen soll. Genauso wie bei jeder anderen Reise musst du entscheiden wo du hin willst und wie du planst dorthin zu kommen: 1) Keine Vorbereitung bedeutet, dass du mit großer Wahrscheinlichkeit ein Ziel erreichst, dass du weder vorhergesehen hast, noch erreichen wolltest. 2) Das zu tun, was jemand anderer dir in bester Absicht vorgibt (Gynäkologin, Partner, Mutter), wird dich auch nicht an das Ziel bringen, das DU erreichen willst. 3) Bücher lesen (selbst hier wirst du viele verschiedene Philosophien erkennen können, je nach Idealvorstellungen des Autors) kann dir ein grobes Bild der erreichbaren Ziele geben. 4) das Gespräch mit einer Doula, die hört, was DEINE Vorstellungen sind, kann dir helfen den Weg durch die vielen Optionen des Geburtsumfelds in deiner Lebensumgebung zu finden. NIMM DIR DIE ZEIT DEIN IDEALSZENARIO ZU DEFINIEREN: schreib es auf, befrage Spezialisten, besuche Krankenhäuser und stelle Fragen und das möglichst frühzeitig!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Spitalsregeln, mangelnder Respekt, Einsamkeit im Kreißsaal. All das kann zum Gefühl der Machtlosigkeit beitragen, den Eindruck erwecken, sich den Ideen eines anderen unterwerfen zu müssen. Die Geburt bedeutet das Durchschreiten eines Tors, es ist ein lebensverändernder Prozess. Dieser Prozess hat transformative Bedeutung und das bringt eine Verletzlichkeit mit sich, die sensibel begleitet werden soll. Für uns Doulas ist der liebevolle und wertungsfreie Umgang mit jeder Mutter Voraussetzung. Transformative Prozesse tragen großes Potential in sich: sie können eine Person zu neuer Stärke führen oder können - im Negativfall - Auslöser für große Unsicherheit sein. Als Frauen erlauben wir uns oft selbst nicht Hilfe anzunehmen. In uns regt sich das Gefühl, das etwas nicht so passt, wie es gerade ist, aber wir reagieren nicht, weil wir nicht “schwierig”, “kompliziert” oder “anders” sein wollen. In dir trägst du aber einen Sensor, der dich spüren lässt, wenn eine Begleitperson, ein Arzt oder eine andere Person in deinem Umfeld dich zweifeln lässt, ob er/sie die richtige Wahl ist. Höre auf dich, du bist es wert!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Doulas existieren schon seit Jahrhunderten in verschiedenen Kulturen, auch wenn man sie damals anders genannt hat. Im heutigen Geburtumfeld ist die Doula deine erfahrene, nichtmedizinische Unterstützerin, die dir jederzeit zur Seite steht. Eine Doula ist für dich da, wenn du während deiner Schwangerschaft ein offenes Ohr benötigst, sie hält deine Hand während der Geburt und beruhigt deinen verunsicherten Partner. Im Wochenbett, wenn Schlafen ein Wunschtraum scheint und du dich fragst, wie du das alles schaffen wirst, hört sie dir zu. Sie lernt dich, deinen Partner und deine Familie kennen und weiß, nach Euren Gesprächen, wie du dir deine ideale Geburt vorstellst. Sie kann dir helfen, herauszufinden welche Möglichkeiten da draußen auf dich warten und erstellt gemeinsam mit dir einen Geburtsplan. Doulas haben umfassendes Wissen, was die in deiner Region vorhandenen Ressourcen betrifft und können Spezialisten und Rahmenbedingungen empfehlen, die zu dem passen, wie du dir deine Geburt vorstellst. Klicke hier für eine umfangreichere Beschreibung warum Doula Unterstützung dienlich ist:</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ich habe es geliebt meine eigene Hebamme zu haben! Wenn du dir frühzeitig eine Hebamme suchst, ist sie während deiner Geburt bei dir und kennt deine Präferenzen hinsichtlich deiner Geburt. Öffentliches Krankenhaus Nur zwei öffentliche Krankenhäuser in Wien bieten noch das “Privathebammenmodell”. Frauen die Interesse an einer privaten Hebamme haben müssen sehr früh eine Hebamme aus der Liste des Krankenhauses wählen, da die Ressourcen limitiert sind. Diese Dienstleistung ist privat zu bezahlen aber SO VIEL WERT und deshalb unbedingt empfehlenswert. In allen anderen Wiener Krankenhäusern (und wenn du keine Wahlhebamme in Anspruch genommen hast) wird dir während der Geburt eine Hebamme zugeteilt, die gerade Dienst hat und sie überträgt ihre Aufgaben nach ihrem Schichtende an die nächste Hebamme. Abhängig davon, wie viel zu tun ist, teilen sich gebärende Frauen auch eine Hebamme und du kannst deshalb davon ausgehen längere Perioden ohne Betreuung im Kreißsaal zu verbringen. Privatspital Alle Privatspitäler erlauben dir eine Hebamme mitzubringen, die du ausgewählt hast aber auch dort gibt es Hebammen im Dienst. Für das Outcome deiner Geburt ist es wesentlich, dass die Hebamme dich und deine Wünsche kennt.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Barbara came across my life in one of the most emotionally challenging time but she was the right person who truly listened. After our first conversation I remember thinking to myself that I couldn't imagine a better person who could really understood me. Barbara was my hero - physical, emotional and informative support before and after birth when I most needed it especially during Covid-19 and being left alone in foreign country. Even though my birth didn't go as I expected, having Barbara next to me made it a much better experience. I am grateful for Barbara's trust in me that I was able to give birth naturally. Unfortunately at the beginning I didn't feel much help nor supportive attitude from the stuff at the hospital but Barbara was always by my side. And additionally now I have the most special photos in my life. I can't thank her enough for her warmth, professionalism and empathy. And by the way her exercises really works because the labor started later that evening. I truly can say that she inspires doing more good in this world despite sharp turns of destiny. She has lovely family and I can really say that she is a role model mom. M., Lettland, July 2020</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We are an American family living in Hungary for two years for my husband's job. When we found out that I was expecting, we decided that the quality of care I could receive in Vienna was something we desired. Since we did not know a whole lot about Vienna and needed help navigating all the choices that go along with pregnancy (as well as the actual delivery) in a culture that we are not familiar with, we chose to hire a doula. Little did we know at the time, we found the best doula in all of Vienna - there is no doubt about it! Barbara went above and beyond to help us have the best birth experience possible. In the midst of loads of uncertainty during the Covid pandemic, we knew with certainty that Barbara would do all that she could to help us throughout my pregnancy and during the birth. We ended up having all our hopes come true in the birth. A healthy baby and a natural delivery with no complications were both outcomes of our experience. Barbara was extremely supportive during labor and very intuitive in how to offer the best support throughout each stage of labor. In the weeks leading up to the birth, Barbara met with me to do stretches and postures that helped the baby to engage in order to be ready for the delivery. She was a delight to have at the birth and incredibly supportive. We cannot speak highly enough about her. She’s the best! We will be forever grateful. J &amp; A, USA, August 2020</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dear Barbara, many thanks for your kind and thoughtful messages, Mama and Baby are both faring very well. We have all managed to rest following Friday's gruelling delivery. The little Chap has started breastfeeding today. We hope that you too have had a chance to recuperate from the very long and intensive labour and birthing episode ; you did much of the "heavy lifting", for which both my wife and I are most grateful. Your presence made a very meaningful and tangible difference! N., neuer Papa, wohnhaft Großbritannien - 2016</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Good Morning Barbara! I just want to say thank you soooooooo much again, that you exist, you are very very very special to me! To us! - zufriedene ehrenamtliche Klientin aus Brasilien, 2016</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Du bist so ein liebevoller Mensch. Ich weiß gar nicht wie ich meine Dankbarkeit zeigen kann. Diese ganze Unterstützung, Begleitung und einfach, dass du für mich da warst…. Das hat mir sehr viel geholfen. Ich hatte keine besonders positive Einstellung und daher keine Hoffnung auf eine normale und natürliche Geburt. Obwohl die Geburt nicht so ganz nach Plan gelaufen ist, habe ich heute trotzdem mein Kind in die Arme nehmen können und bin nicht traumatisiert oder belastet von meiner Geburt. Glücklicherweise ist das Stillen auch kein Problem. Ihn satt zu machen und seine Zufriedenheit zu spüren ist so eine große Freude für mich. Ich glaube fest daran, dass die Einstellung einen großen Einfluss auf dein Schicksal hat. Wenn ich noch einmal schwanger werden sollte, würde ich dich so gerne wieder dabei haben. A, afghanische Mama, April 2023</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Liebe Barbara, du bist ein wahrer Engel. Ich freue mich so, dass wir dich kennen durften! Du hast die Geburt nicht nur erträglicher, sondern trotz allem für uns alle drei schön gemacht. R., Mama aus Wien, November 2022</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Dear Barbara, thank you so much for your support throughout my pregancy and during the birth on 20/9/22. I felt reassured from our first meeting in May and have not looked back on the decision to work with you. You understood my birth plan so well, and made every step of the journey run more smoothly. Your confidence and positivity has been contagious and I’m eternally grateful that my two older children were so well cared for during our third baby’s arrival. S, mom from England, third baby in September 2022</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Liebe Barbara, danke nochmals für deine liebevolle Hilfe. Wir sind gut angekommen und haben die schöne Geburt im Kopf und sind froh, dass du dabei warst. Glücklicher österreichischer Vater, Juli 2018</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Liebe Barbara, ich möchte mich vielmals für deine Betreuung in der Schwangerschaft und vor allem während der Geburt bedanken! Von Anfang an habe ich mich bei dir gleich total wohl und gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Du hast meine Ansichten und Wünsche zu einer natürlichen Geburt geteilt und konntest mir gute Tipps und Ratschläge geben. Dich an meiner Seite zu wissen hat meine innerliche Kraft und mein Selbstbewusstsein gestärkt, sodass ich meine Wünsche bei der Geburt umsetzen konnte. Durch den gemeinsam erstellten Geburtsplan hatte ich eine klare Vorstellung was ich möchte und was nicht. Dennoch hast du mich jederzeit unterstützt, auch wenn ich während der Geburt etwas doch anders wollte. Ich wusste einfach jederzeit dass du hinter mir stehst, was mir viel Sicherheit gab. Mich nur auf mich konzentrieren und deine Hilfe bei Bedarf in Anspruch nehmen zu können, war eine einmalige Erfahrung. Die Ruhe und Erfahrung die du mitbringst und ausstrahlst hat auch mein Vertrauen in den natürlichen Prozess der Geburt gestärkt. Wenn ich jetzt auf meine Geburt zurück blicke, kann ich sagen es war ein einzigartiges Erlebnis. Anstrengend und doch wunderschön. Danke dass du ein Teil davon warst! A., Mai 2019</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Barbara's presence was in itself deeply reassuring and allowed me to sit back and enjoy my birthing. She was able to ascertain from the midwife how my labour was progressing and gave me the confidence to listen to my body. C, englische Mama, Oktober 2015</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Ich biete das folgende Basispaket an: 1) Ersttreffen - passen wir zueinander? (immer kostenfrei) 2) Schwangerschaftstreffen je nach deinen Bedürfnissen (üblicherweise 2 inklusive Geburtsplan) 3) Kommunikation via Telefon oder sms/Massenger Dienst wann auch immer du es brauchst 4) Rufbereit zwischen 38 und 42 Wochen 24/7 5) Backup Doula sollte ich krank oder bei einer weiteren Geburt sein 6) Geburt und erstes Stillen 7) Wochenbettbesuch Bitte melde dich bei mir, wenn du zusätzliche Informationen benötigst oder ein gratis 20 Minuten online Meeting mit mir haben möchtest!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Möchtest du schwanger werden? Was sind die nötigen Schritte bzgl. Geburtsplanung (Ort, Begleitung, Versicherung)? Was zahlt die Sozialversicherung? Der frühe Vogel fängt den Wurm: Wann Spitalsplatz und Hebamme sichern? Was ist mit meinen Rechten in der Arbeit? Bitte einfach melden und wir vereinbaren ein Treffen oder ein online Gespräch!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Organisation von Babysitter während der Geburt Hundesitting für hunde- und katzenverträgliche Hunde Hilfe bei der Auswahl eines Krankenhauses, eines Arztes, einer Hebamme in Wien. Weitere Treffen und Postpartum Besuche</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Doulasbetreuung ist in Österreich vergleichsweise kostengünstig. Eine erfahrene, zertifizierte Doula verrechnet normalerweise zwischen 800 Euro und 1500 Euro für die Geburt und ihr Begleitungspaket (frag einfach, was das Paket umfasst). Eine neue Doula kann auch weit weniger verlangen oder sogar nur um die Deckung ihrer eigenen Kosten arbeiten, um Erfahrung zu sammeln. Alle unsere DiA Doulas haben ein umfangreiches Training erhalten, haben ihr Herz am richtigen Fleck und befolgen den Ethik Code des Vereins. Für mich persönlich gilt, dass der entscheidende Faktor, ob ich eine Frau begleite nicht immer die Bezahlung ist. Ich glaube daran, dass alle Frauen die Möglichkeit haben sollten, sich von einer Doula unterstützen zu lassen, auch wenn sie glauben, dass es ihre finanzielle Situation nicht zulässt. Also kontaktiere mich einfach und lass uns drüber reden!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Roberto Cardenas Franz Professioneller Italienischer Koch (LAP) spezialisiert auf traditionell Italienische Küche aber mit Erfahrung in veganer und vegetarischer Küche weltweit von Indien bis Chile. Gitarrenspieler und Musikliebhaber. Tel. +4368120420603 E-mail: info@comfortmealcooking.com</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>DI Alexandra Jesch-Böhnhardt +43/664 469 31 21 kontakt@puntarella.at www.puntarella.at</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Roberto Cardenas Franz Professional italian chef (austrian LAP certified) specialized in italian traditional food, but with experience in vegan and vegetarian food from all over the world, from India to Chile. Guitar player in his free time and music lover always. Tel. +4368120420603 E-mail: info@comfortmealcooking.com Tel. +4368120420603 E-mail: info@comfortmealcooking.com</image:caption>
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