BIRTH SUPPORT
A Birth Doula does not perform any medical tasks, provide medical advice, diagnose conditions, or make medical decisions for or speak on behalf of the client.
STANDARD PACKAGE $1,600
2 prenatal visits *including a postpartum planning session and babywearing consultation* (2 hours each)
Birth support (on-call from 38 weeks on)
1 postpartum visit (up to 90 minutes)
Unlimited text, phone and email support
Access to my lending library (see Resources Page for complete list of books available)
Photos/Videos taken during labor and after birth included (as desired by client)
20% off A LA CARTE SERVICES listed below
A LA CARTE SERVICES
Private 4 hour childbirth education class – $425
Additional prenatal visits (up to 2 hours) – $125 each
Additional postpartum visits (up to 2 hours) – $125 each
Babywearing consultation (up to 90 minutes) – $80 each
Postpartum Planning session *ideally completed prior to giving birth* (up to 2 hours) – $125 each
BIRTH SUPPORT ONLY - $1000
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
The role of the postpartum doula is to assist new parents into their transition of welcoming their new baby home. To support them emotionally and physically, while also allowing birthing parents to rest and heal, assure they are eating and drinking, and assist with breastfeeding/feeding of the baby. Postpartum doulas also help new parents process their birth stories (if needed), listen and validate the emotional journey they are on as new parents, and provide community resources if needed.
POSTPARTUM CARE IS CHARGED AT $50/HOUR
(minimum of 4 hours per shift)
*We currently do not offer overnight support.
POSTPARTUM CARE MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
– Assistance with breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding
– Providing emotional support for both parents on the adjustment to parenthood
– Running errands and grocery shopping
– Baby's laundry
– Light dishes; such as clean up after cooking or bottle/pump parts
– Assistance with light cooking and simple meal planning/prepping
– Introduction and basic demonstration of newborn care such as bathing, swaddling, and diapering
– Caring for baby so that the new parents can have a break, nap or shower
POSTPARTUM CARE DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
– Babysitting
– Heavy housekeeping or cleaning
– Making or influencing medical decisions
– Transporting any member of the family
SEE PAYMENT OPTIONS BELOW
