SURGERY + POSTOPERATIVE SUPPORT
BY AMOULA THE DOULA
Reproductive and Gynecological Surgery Support –
Getting ready for surgery is not easy. Managing your anxiety and worry can be overwhelming, especially if the people you need for support are not available. As your doula, I am here to help and be your support, whether you need to have surgery to resolve adenomyosis, endometriosis, gynecologic cancers, heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding, fibroids, uterine (or multi-organ) prolapse(s), or if you are having a gender affirming surgery, or having a lumpectomy, or mastectomy. We can work together to reach the best state of calm before the big day. I am available to stand by your side in appointments, and together we will also prepare for the expectations after the surgery.
My reproductive and gynecological surgery support services include:
- Meet in-person
- Accompany you to appointments (if requested)
- Navigate your needs for your own comfort
- Answer questions to calm your anxieties
- Accessible support by text and email
- Availability for emergency calls
- Accompaniment during surgery
- Availability to drive you to and from hospital
- 1 in-person session postoperative
**This service can be booked at any point before the surgery date
Postoperative Support –
During my visit(s), I can assist you with creating a system to remember to take your medications as prescribed, keep a list to watch out for potential complications, and help you schedule any follow up appointments needed with medical providers. I can also aid in tending to your wounds as per the doctor's instructions, assist you in cleaning yourself and support you while moving around and doing your exercises if instructed by a physical therapist or a doctor. As your doula, I will ensure that you have what you need to heal and get better, I will be there to support you emotionally, while you go through your physical recovery.
The minimum booking for a session is 2 hours and the maximum is 4 hours.
My postoperative support services include:
- Meet in your home
- Navigate your needs for healing
- Create custom organization hacks to accommodate you while healing
- Provide recipes for nutrition
- Accessible support by text and email
- Availability for emergency calls
**This service can be booked at any point after the surgery