Birth Doula
Birth Services
During Pregnancy
Two prenatal visits, typically scheduled between 34 to 36 weeks. One over zoom and one in-person. We discuss your priorities, preferences, and any concerns you may have.
I will provide email, text, and phone support from that visit until our final postpartum session.
Assist the birthing person and their partner (if applicable) in defining their birth preferences or “birth plan”.
During Labor & Delivery - I will...
On-call starting from 38 weeks until the time you give birth.
Stay by the side of the laboring person through the entire labor.
Provide continuous emotional and physical support. Emotional support can mean giving you encouragement and verbally affirming your work. Physical support can mean suggesting comfort measures and positions, holding your hand, and rubbing your back.
Facilitate communication between you, your partner (if applicable), and the care provider. I never speak for you, I’m here to amplify your voice, ask for clarification, and make sure you are heard and respected.
I will remain with you for one to two hours post-delivery to help you get settled in recovery, assist with initial breastfeeding, and generally make sure you are comfortable.
One Postpartum Visit
Within a few weeks of the birth, we will have a postpartum visit to discuss your birth experience, address any questions you have, and visit with you and your baby. See postpartum services for additional visits.
Birth Fees & Payment Options
I feel strongly that everyone should have access to a Doula. So my fee is always on a sliding scale. I ask $900 for continuous labor support plus prenatal and postpartum visits. Please be honest with yourself and me about what you are able to pay.
Upon signing a contract I require and 50% deposit and at our prenatal visit the balance is due. I accept paypal, venmo, cash, and check. Payment plans are also available. I am also open to bartering for goods and services.
Postpartum Services
Keep the family fed and well-hydrated! Help prepare healthy snacks and meals.
Help with home organization and light cleaning - Set up nursing and self-care stations around the house. General organizing and light cleaning to allow the family to rest.
Help families set up their support network but activating friends, family, and community. Organize meal trains and help set boundaries with guests.
Help the birthing person process their birth experience.
Provide feeding support - If breastfeeding, help with latch, position, and ergonomics, advice on what is “normal”, help to identify issues, and provide referrals to lactation consultants if needed. If bottle-feeding, help clean and organize bottles and nipples, feed infants, and track diapers.
Offer evidence-based information on newborn care and development.
Help the family get rest!
Offer sibling care and help with the transition
Referrals to specialists such as parent and support groups, therapists, babysitters, pediatricians, household services, classes, etc.
Phone and text support
Postpartum Fees and Packages
My daytime rate is $35/hr and my nighttime rate $45/hr. Each session is 3 or 4 hours and I strongly encourage clients to do a 1-hour prenatal planning session.
I’m flexible and can work to tailor my offerings to meet your needs. I encourage clients to book a package of a minimum of 12 hours initially.
Upon signing a contract I require and 50% deposit. I accept paypal, venmo, cash, and checks.