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Chiara Lops Doula

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Italia
Cisliano
Chiara Lops Doula

I help expat families have a smooth pregnancy, birth and postpartum in Italy. Sei Italiana? Seguimi su Instagram:

16/08/2026

HOW DO I DESCRIBE WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU AS A YOUR DOULA IN ITALY?
"Holding space" just didn't cut it for me. Too vague.
So when I saw this trend I knew I could use it to take you behind the scenes of what I actually do.

1- back to square one. I was an expat mom myself

2-and I know I would have needed someone to guide me, encourage me and help me navigante a foreign medical system+understand my rights

3-if you are or were a client, you know I function on caffeine. I AM Italian after all

4-some people have witnessed me crying while talking about birth hormones 🤫

5-postpartum visits are for you to rest and replenish

6-my clients' creativity and courage never cease to amaze me

7- I am so grateful I get to witness the incredible love bonds you guys have. This is beyond precious to me

8- my doula skills have definitely improved after watching a dog support my client in labor. Cats are amazing in their own elegant way too, they just mind their business. And that is needed too, sometimes.

9-red dates, Goji berries and ginger. A staple TCM concoction for postpartum mothers.

10- the hard work a mother can put into things, beyond exhaustion, fear and doubt ❤️

11-that's me, take it or leave it.

12- immediate skin to skin, when protected, is a truly life saving. And I am not even joking.

13- doulas need doulas too

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Ciao. My name is Chiara and I am a birth and postpartum doula supporting expat moms and families who choose to give birth in Italy.

DM "DOULA" if you want to discover how I can make giving birth in Italy a little easier on you.

14/08/2026

WANT TO GIVE BIRTH AT HOME IN ITALY? 👇🏻

I met a lot of expat women over the years who chose the path of assisted home birth in Italy: if this something you're also considering know that this is legal, possible and that there are many midwives trained in out of hospital birth all over Italy.

If you're unsure of where to start planning your home birth in Italy, DM me or comment the word "HOME" and let's chat. I just may happen to be the right person to support you to make this journey easier and straight forward.

DISCLAIMER: the criteria for qualification I refer to in my video do not necessarily reflect my personal opinions as a doula

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Ciao, my name is Chiara, I am a birth and postpartum doula supporting expat moms and families who choose to give birth in Italy. I help you to go from confused and overwhelmed to relaxed, confident and at ease with your motherhood journey in Italy.

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12/08/2026

JUST POPPING IN TO SAY I MAY BE YOUR PERSON 😊

03/08/2026

What was your experience with giving birth unmedicated? What helped? What would you do different next time?

I'll go first in the comments 👇🏻

02/08/2026

Baby D., you made your very bold entrance into this world earlier this week, and I knew since the very first time I met your mom and dad months ago that you 3 would definitely be dancing to your own kind of music.

And so you did. Your mom was so brave. She held her foot down and gave you the time you needed, and then went through every bit of the experience with strength, grace and surrender. The first few days were far from what we'd all expected, but you proved everyone that perseverance, patience, love (and lots of sunshine) can go a long way.

Today marks the ending of my experience with you, mom Amanda and papà Paolo.

What a ride ❤️

Here are some shots from the last 24, incredible, hours.

1. Nonna bought a massive ribbon to celebrate you
2 & 3. Pain au Chocolat and macchiato to fuel a long drive
4, 5 & 6. Mom and dad's love and dedication to one another and the world shine through everything they do together, whether it is bringing you earthside or running their incredible vineyard. Salute!
7. A short break before meeting new clients online
8. A walk through the vineyard as you guys were taking a nap
9. Papà found a special gelato for mamma
10. Random beautiful shot
11. One of the books mom read as she was waiting for you
12. Cotechino at the local sagra at 9 am? Yeah cause..why not?

This was truly incredible and I am forever grateful.

With love guys,
your doula.

30/07/2026

Oh, and did I say she did it while living here in Italy as an expat? So all this was in her second language.

Ok, maybe SHE is my favorite animal, but hey, Instagram trends 😎

Ciao, I am Chiara, a birth and postpartum doula supporting expat moms and families navigating pregnancy, birth and postpartum in Italy. If you're welcoming your baby in Italy soon, or are just starting to think about growing your family here and feel overwhelmed by:

A foreign language and culture
A medical system that looks more like a maze
Being far away from family and friends

Drop me a follow, I've got you ❤️

26/07/2026

PARTNERS AND OTHER SUPPORT PEOPLE are generally not allowed to stay overnight in maternity wards throughout Italy

There are a few exceptions especially when it comes to private wards, public hospitals that offer "camera in solvenza" or privately owned clinics that also accept patients through the servizio sanitario nazionale. This service is usually to pay for and some of you may be able to claim it thanks to your insurance at work.

Having someone to support throughout the night may as well be a deal breaker when it comes to having a good postpartum experience in the hospital vs.not. Consider asking what your options are when you go tour different facilities

If you're giving birth in Italy soon, I'd be very honored if you decided to stick around. I'll put out more content like this for you to be informed. Information is power. Follow for more ❤️

24/07/2026

JUST TO BE CLEAR. You won't stay in the hospital for 10 days. The person who wrote this probably had a medical reason for staying for that long.

Stays for a vaginal birth usually are 2 nights/3 days
Stays for a cesarean delivery usually are 3 nights/4 days

And the reason I share this isn't to instill fear, but to lay cards on the table so you can make your informed decisions when choosing hospitals. Also shout-out to the hospital in Abano Terme for recently changing their policy and finally making it possible for dads, partners and support people to stay overnight. I hope many more will follow.

On a side note, this is one of the deciding factors that many of my clients cite for opting for a home birth, which is completely legal in Italy. Anyway, topic for another video.

Follow for more honest content related to giving birth in Italy as an expat 😎

29/04/2026

Giving birth in Italy entirely for FREE is an incredible gift, but a positive experience is one that you should build consciously. 🇮🇹✨. As a doula who works with expat clients daily, here's where I would start

1️⃣ The Language Shield: Don’t rely on English in the delivery room. A one-page, translated, bulleted Bilingual Birth Plan can be a powerful tool. Super pro tip? I would primarily present it as a way of "overcoming the language barrier" 🤫

2️⃣ Audit the Culture: protocols aren't universal. One hospital might be promoting a physiological approach, while the next is highly interventionist. Attend the open house events many hospitals organize (they are often called an open day in Italy)Speak to staff, visit the birth rooms and ask questions that are important to you. Need extra info? Check out the BestBirth website (in Italian)🏥

3️⃣ Build Your Own Village: The Italian system implicitly relies on local family networks. Since you’re abroad, you may experience a support gap. Pre-identify your English-speaking IBCLC, osteopath, doula or postpartum team before the baby arrives. Most doula support in Italy focuses on postpartum, and some of us speak good enough English and/or other languages to be able to provide excellent support. Don't know how to find one in your area? Reach out🤱

4️⃣ Use the Internet! 🔗 Even though you don't speak Italian and can't attend local pre-birth classes, this doesn't mean your chances for preparation are limited. Instagram and YouTube are excellent sources of quality online birth preparation. Make sure you start your research early (the second trimester is a good time to start learning💛)

5️⃣ If possible, make sure you have your tessera sanitaria and have your GP sorted before you get pregnant. This way you'll be able to easily reach out and book your first exams as soon as you see a double line on the test!

Are you planning a birth in Italy? What’s your biggest question? Let’s chat in the comments! 👇

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Hello, my name is Chiara and I am a birth and postpartum doula for international families in Milan and northern Italy.
Comment BIRTH if you'd like to set up a free Clarity Call with me and see how I can support you

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Via Cusago 60
Cisliano
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Orario di apertura

Lunedì	09:00 - 18:00
Martedì	09:00 - 18:00
Mercoledì	09:00 - 18:00
Giovedì	09:00 - 18:00
Venerdì	09:00 - 18:00
Sabato	09:00 - 18:00

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http://www.chiaralopsdoula.com/

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