Queertility

Jag vill ge mina varmaste rekommendationer till de doulor som stöttat mig genom hela min resa som självstående queer förälder. Deras kompetens, värme och inkluderande bemötande gjorde allt från graviditet till förlossning så mycket …

I would like to give my warmest recommendations to the doulas who supported me throughout my journey as an independent queer parent. Their expertise, warmth and inclusive approach made everything from pregnancy to birth so much safer. They made me feel welcome and understood from the very beginning They helped me deal with my fear of childbirth in a way that really made a difference. The childbirth preparation course and breastfeeding information were so good! Very good information to take with you into labor and afterwards, and lots of practical exercises. Throughout the pregnancy, they were on hand to answer questions, support and reassure me when I needed it. During the actual birth, one of the doulas participated together with my sister as my second support person. Both of them were absolutely fantastic. They had read my birth certificate carefully and were very keen to communicate with me in the way I wanted. They encouraged, guided and helped me express my needs to the healthcare staff. They were also a practical support throughout the birth: they helped me find different ways to cope with the contractions and constantly adapted to how I was feeling. I never felt alone and never overwhelmed, only supported and respected. Getting this support from Fredrik and Sandra has been invaluable. I wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone who wants safe, empathetic and professional support through pregnancy, birth and the first days afterwards.

Fredrik hade en superhärlig energi och gav oss gott om utrymme och trygga ramar för att kunna prata om våra tankar kring förlossning, ev. oro och hur vi hanterar olika situationer som kan uppstå. Vi fick också en hel del praktiska tips och …