Birth Doula
Services
All families should have support through labor and birth
Why have a doula?
A doula is a trained labor supporter who provides a birther and their partner with continuous emotional and physical comfort throughout labor and birth. We also help you to prepare for birth by helping you understand your options and giving you tools to prepare your mind and body.
"If a doula were a drug,
it would be unethical not to use it."
- Dr. John Kennell
Your birth is something you will remember all your life, our goal is to help ensure it will be a positive one.
Birth Doula
Prenatal
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One free in person, no-obligation consultation to meet each other and discuss services offered
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Two prenatal meetings.
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First meeting we will discuss your preferences and desires, create a birth plan (if you desire) or discuss the birth plan you have already written, discuss your postpartum plan, and go over any questions you may have about labor and/or birth.
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Second meeting we will go over comfort measures for you and your partner to use during labor and birth as well as things that I can do to help you and your partner.
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Unlimited support through phone, text or email
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Educational resources and information
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24/7 on-call from 37 weeks until labor starts
During labor
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Continuous physical, emotional, and spiritual support while you are in active labor and through the birth
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Capture photos/videos (if you would like) during labor and birth
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1-2 hours postpartum care and basic lactation support immediately after birth
Postpartum
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Available up to 2 weeks for unlimited text and phone support
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1 home visit within two weeks after birth to go over any questions or concerns you may have
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Review and debrief your birth experience
Total Investment: $750
Doula + Lactation
Doula Services
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Includes all services offered in the basic doula package
Lactation Consult and Education
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One initial comprehensive lactation consultation (either at home or in office)
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One follow up lactation consult (in office)
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Access to our Infant Feeding Essentials class before baby comes (includes a book written by us that follows the class)
Total Investment: $950
Doula + Education
Doula Services
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Includes all services offered in the basic doula package
Education
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Access to our Infant Feeding Essentials Class before baby comes (includes a book written by us that follows the class)
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Access to our Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class included
Total Investment: $950
Doula + Lactation + Education
This is our most supportive, all encompassing package including all of our services to help prepare you for your birth and breastfeeding journey.
Doula Services
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Includes all services offered in the basic doula package
Lactation
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One initial comprehensive lactation consultation (either at home or in office)
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One follow up lactation consult (in office)
Education
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Access to our Infant Feeding Essentials Class before baby comes (includes a book written by us that follows the class)
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Access to our Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class included
Total Investment: $1150
Info Consult & Birth Planning
Info consults are perfect for anyone looking to have some one on one time to discuss questions you may have regarding pregnancy, birth or postpartum (minimum of 1 hour)
Examples of topics:
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Effective comfort measures/breathing techniques during labor
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Offer insight into different hospital and care providers
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Inform you of your rights as a patient
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How to advocate for yourself and navigate difficult conversations
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Birth/postpartum planning tips and suggestions
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Exercises and body prep for labor and birth
Cost: $50/hour
Payment Information
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$250 deposit due at the time of booking, remainder due by 37 weeks
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Cash, check, credit card and HSA/FSA cards are accepted (check with your individual plan for qualifications)
A note about our service area
We are willing to travel 60 miles (and possibly beyond) for births. For longer distances, We may request that some or all prenatal and postpartum checks are done virtually or in our office depending on our schedule and availability.