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.
Evidence shows that birthers with continuous 1:1 support are:
28%
Less likely to have a cesarean section
31%
Less likely to use synthetic oxytocin to speed up labor
9%
Less likely to use any pain medication
39%
Less likely to rate their childbirth experience negatively
Birth Doula Package
Investment: $750
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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Stay with you for 1-2 hours following birth
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Help initiating breastfeeding
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
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Assist with basic lactation support
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.