birth support
TOTAL INVESTMENT:
($300 Non-refundable retainer due upon booking. Remaining balance due by 36 weeks)
$750
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Phone/Text/Email support available from the time of hire
On Call 24/7 at 38 weeks into pregnancy
FREE Consultation
At this consultation, you and your partner will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have, get to know me, and figure out if I’m a good fit for you! It’s so important to have a connection with and feel comfortable with your doula. Due to this, I encourage being selective and taking the time to interview multiple doulas. An in person meeting at a local coffee shop is preferred, but a virtual meeting is fine as well. It’s an honor to be considered as your birth doula, and I look forward to meeting you!
Prenatal Planning
2 Prenatal Appointments (1.5-2 hours each)
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Discuss your ideal birth experience
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Discuss and process fears and concerns surrounding your birth
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Create a Birth “Plan”/Preference List
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Create a Postpartum Plan
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General childbirth education
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Learning about different comfort measures
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Learn about advocacy techniques
Continuous Labor and Delivery Support
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Physical touch (counter pressure, massage, massage tools, hot and cool pack application)
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Mental, emotional, and informational support
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Advocacy for you and your partner’s desires and needs
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Food/drink pickup and delivery if desired
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Verbal encouragement, words of affirmation
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Labor position recommendations
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Will take photos and videos on your smartphone or mine
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Breastfeeding support directly after birth for up to 2 hours
Postpartum Visit
One Postpartum Visit (1-2 hours)
(To be scheduled 3-10 days after birth)
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Process birth and debrief about how everything went
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Discuss how you’re both feeling currently and address anything you may be struggling with
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Provide resources for any kind of care or service needed outside of my scope of practice
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Breastfeeding support if needed/wanted
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Assist with cleaning/cooking
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Assist with childcare if needed for you to shower/relax/etc.