Birth Doula Services
$1200 Comprehensive Doula Support Package
Complimentary pre-hire meeting to become acquainted with one another, discuss birth goals and determine alignment
Two prenatal meetings at your home or location of your choice to educate, discuss and prepare for remainder of pregnancy, labor, birth and postpartum life
Assistance with creating birth plan for your unique preferred experiences
Unlimited communication through text, email and phone calls during pregnancy, labor and postpartum
Education, encouragement and empowerment throughout pregnancy, labor and postpartum
Continuous presence-emotional and spiritual support, and physical comfort measures
Experienced back up doulas available
Continuous on call labor support 2 weeks before due date and 2 weeks after
Full access via phone during early labor until you decide you need my physical presence
Guidance and reassurance for your birth partner(s)
Empowerment for you to advocate your needs and desires through your voice
Immediate post-birth support by being present with you up to 2 hours after birth to assist with postpartum needs, affirming and honoring your experience and offering lactation support
One in-home postpartum visit within the first week to discuss birth experience, offer lactation support, address concerns, answer newborn questions, and celebrate and marvel at you and your baby
Postpartum Doula Services
$35/hr Postpartum Support
Emotional support for mom as she integrates into life after the transforming nature of birth, while tending a newborn
Active listening for mom and partner, offering encouragement and empowerment
Provide resources within the area for all members of family
Sharing evidence-based information for emotional and physical recovery from birth, including coping skills, as well as new born care, including infant feeding and soothing techniques
Physical support of mini -massage and breath work to relieve stress
Practical support can include light housework including tidying common areas, watering plants, washing dishes and pump parts/bottles, washing & folding laundry, meal prep and cooking, tending to a sibling, and tending to newborn while mom sleeps, showers or just needs a minute