Complete Birth Doula Services include the following:
Initial Interview (Complementary) - at your house or other comfortable location, for us to get to know each other and for you to ask me questions about my practice and philosophy.
One or Two Prenatal Visits - These are for talking about your birth plan, defining what my role as your doula will be, discussing and/or practicing comfort measures and positions for pushing, discussing medical interventions, plans for the time immediately following birth, plans for the first days and weeks of baby's life, etc. Anything you have questions about. The father is welcome to attend any and all meetings.
Unlimited Email or Text Consultations - Before and after you deliver.
24/7 On Call Support - By email or phone, starting two weeks before your due date and up until you go into labor.
Assistance With Writing Your Birth Preferences (Plan)
Use of Lending Library
Continuous Support of Labor, and Delivery - Once you feel you are in labor (which we will discuss beforehand the signs to look for), you can call me and we'll see when and where I should meet you. I will need up to an hour to get prepared and drive to the birth location, depending on where you're delivering. Once there, I will remain with you throughout the labor, providing continuous support to you and your partner, making suggestions for progress, ease and comfort, supporting your confidence and encouraging your body's own natural abilities. Your body knows exactly what to do! As we work together, I will support your process in allowing the birth to happen with as much ease as possible as it unfolds.
Assistance With Breastfeeding
Assistance With Photography/Video - if you decide you want it. Full photography available for additional cost.
One Postpartum Follow-up Visit - The postpartum visit is a time where we can evaluate how breastfeeding is going, how you family is adjusting to the newest addition, go over what happened (good or bad) during your birth, and answer any questions you may have (and for me to admire your beautiful baby!). The visit will also allow me to make sure that you have the continuous support you need.
Community Resource Referrals - such as breastfeeding, parenting groups, or postpartum depression support groups.
I will work with you to determine what best suits your individual needs.
Services That I Do NOT Offer:
Performing medical procedures - such as taking blood pressure, IV's, blood draws, fetal monitoring, and/or manual exams.
Making decisions for the mother or baby's medical care.
Also, I will not judge you under any circumstances. Especially if you feel like you want pain relief. I have no negative opinions of hospitals and their staff and I do not have my own birth agenda. This is your birth, not mine.
Fees and Packages:
Complete Birth Doula Package ~ $600 Includes all that is mentioned above.
Complete Birth Doula + Photography Package ~ $1,200 Includes all that is mentioned in the Birth Doula package plus photography services, a photo album of 30 - 50 pictures, and an archive flash drive with print release.
Just want to meet me and see if I'm the right doula for you? ~ Initial consultation is free!
I personally feel that every woman deserves a doula no matter what their personal financial situation. If you can not pay these prices, contact me and I will work with you to get you the support you deserve at a price you can afford.