Birth Services and
Fees
- one free initial
consultation for a chance to meet in person, get answers to questions you
might have, and to see if we are a good fit together
- one prenatal meeting to discuss
your pregnancy, your plans for your birth, and any concerns you may have
- help creating a birth plan,
if needed
- access to my lending library
filled with pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and parenting books, videos
and dvds
- community referrals and resources,
if needed, to assist you in pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn
care
- ongoing telephone and e-mail
support from date of hire to the postpartum visit (and beyond!)
- use of a birth ball before and
during labor
- 24-hour on-call availability
three weeks before your due date until delivery
- continuous labor support in
your home, hospital, or birth center (or a combination)
- immediate postpartum support
for 1-2 hours following the birth, including assistance in breastfeeding
- photos during labor and delivery,
if desired
- a postpartum visit to discuss
the birth, welcome the baby, and help with any issues you may have
- a typed birth story on stationary
that details the events of the labor and birth of your baby
- a backup doula, if necessary
Please contact me as soon as you
decide you might be interested in a having the support of a doula because
I try to maintain no more than three to four clients a month. I realize choosing
a doula is a personal decision and I do everything within my power to be available
for my clients when they request me. With that being said, I do provide a
backup doula in the event I cannot make it to a birth. And I encourage my
clients to contact or meet with her beforehand to insure they are comfortable
with her.
My fee is $550, broken down into
three separate payments: a $200 retainer and signed agreement due upon hire,
$200 due by 37 weeks, securing my on-call status for you, and $150 due at
the postpartum visit, usually 1-2 weeks following the birth.
However, please do not let finances
determine whether or not you have a doula present at your birth. I believe
every women deserves a doula if she wants one. Together, we can work something
out.
