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Doula Services
What is a doula?
The word “doula” comes from ancient Greek, meaning “a woman who serves.” Doulas have been assisting women during childbirth for centuries, across various cultures.
Doulas are Not Just for Mothers: While doulas are often associated with supporting pregnant women during childbirth, they also provide valuable support to partners and families, helping them understand the process and cope with the challenges of labor
Evidence-Based Care: Doulas provide evidence-based information and emotional support, helping mothers make informed decisions about their childbirth experience. They do not provide medical care but complement the care provided by healthcare professionals
Emotional Support: Doulas provide continuous emotional support, offering encouragement and reassurance to mothers and their partners throughout the entire labor and birth process.
Physical Support: Doulas do not provide medical care but they do offer evidence-based information on position changes to help labor progress. They can also provide support like massage for relaxation or counter pressure for back labor pains.
Why have a doula?
Scientific studies are showing when a doula is present at a birth the chances of a positive mental and physical outcome is higher.
In this study, continous support for women during childbirth, labors were shorter, women were less likely to have a cesarean birth or instrumental vaginal birth, regional analgesia, or a baby with a low five‐minute Apgar score. Women were also less likely to report negative ratings of or feelings about their childbirth experience!
My Doula Services
Initial Consultation
This is a 30-minute coffee/tea meeting where you can get to know me. You can ask any questions about doulas or the services I offer.
FREE
Prenatal
Prenatal appointments are where we go over all things labor and birth! This is also a great time to discuss what your labor preferences are. These meetings usually last one hour to one and a half hours. If you decide to step up to a package, I will apply your funds paid.
One Prenatal visit – $150
Two Prenatal visits – $250
Labor & Delivery Support
I will be there to support you through your labor and birth. Support starts when you and I agree that active labor has begun and my services are needed. I will stay with you through the delivery of your baby. Depending on how the journey unfolds, I usually stay up to two hours after the baby’s arrival.
This support contains no prenatal or postpartum visits. I come with a bag of supplies ready to help you attain your birthing desires and support your partner in supporting you.
$650
Postpartum
These visits are within the first twelve weeks of giving birth.
A postpartum visit is a great time to revisit your birth story. We can talk through the events of your journey and how you feel about them. This helps you mentally process all the physical aspects of your journey to ensure those memories are positive.
These visits also give us time to talk about how being at home is going. We can go over local resources you might be interested in, like a Chiropractor, support groups, or a Lactation specialist.
One postpartum visit – $175
After the initial visit, all other visits are 35 dollars per hour with a minimum of a 3-hour booking.
Pre To Post Package
In this package, you will receive:
- 2 Prenatal Visits
- Labor & Birth Support
- 1 Postpartum Visit.
Please see the descriptions under each individual section for more information on what these services contain.
$800
Financial Support
I do offer a sliding scale for a woman aged 20 and under.
Know someone who could use doula support but can’t afford it? Reach out, and let’s talk.
Great Resource
The Benefits of a Dona International Doula
Has lots of information on all things Doula!
Great Resource
The Benefits of a Dona International Doula
Has lots of information on all things Doula!
Worth considering
Mayo Clinic Insights
See what Mayo has to say about Doulas!