During your pregnancy
* Meet with you during your pregnancy so that we can become more familiar with each other and discuss your preferences for your birth. During these prenatal visits we will also practice relaxation and comfort measures that we will use during the birth.
* Assistance considering the options concerning your upcoming birth and formulating a birth plan.
* Unlimited availability by phone/email throughout the pregnancy and 24/7 on call availability starting two weeks prior to your due date (or sooner based on individual circumstances).
During labor and birth
*Provide continual support throughout labor (including early support in your home if desired), birth, and immediately after the baby is born.
* Offer comfort measures during labor and birth. * Facilitate communication between you and your care-provider, including explaining medical procedures and concerns if they arise. * Maintain a calm and peaceful birth environment. * Record the events of the birth as much as possible and assist with photography. Post Partum * Assist in initiating breastfeeding if that is desired.
* Continue to provide support until you are ready for family time and rest.
* Provide continued phone/email access during the pospartum period for concerns regarding your health, newborn care, breastfeeding etc.
* Meet within the 2 weeks following the birth to review your birth experience, answer any further questions that you may have and provide my written account of your birth.
My current rate for these services is $400. The initial $200 is due once you have selected me as your doula and it will secure your due date in my calendar. The remainder is due at the 36 week point in your pregnancy.
If you feel unable to afford this rate, before you decide that you just can't afford doula services, please contact me and we can work together to find an alternative payment plan. I believe every pregnant woman deserves a doula and I will work with you to insure this outcome.