Birth Doula Services
What is a Doula?
A professional support person trained in the needs of the family during pregnancy and
childbirth. The doula offers non-judgmental support, guidance, evidence-based
education and practical hands-on support during childbirth, including comfort
measures.
A birth doula does not and Is not
● A birth doula is not a medical professional.
● A birth doula is not a psychologist or mental health professional.
● A birth doula does not perform clinical tasks such as checking fetal heart tones, check a
mom’s cervix, taking blood pressure, suggesting medications (over the counter,
prescription or herbal) or any other medical advice.
● A birth doula is not an activist.
benefits of having a birth doula
● Doulas lessen your chance of having a c-section.
● Doulas decrease pain during birth… in other words, when you have a doula, your birth
doesn’t hurt as much!!
● Doulas lessen the duration of labor… This is another way of saying they can make the
client’s birth progress more quickly!
● Doulas help women feel better about their birth.
Supported Births
Multiples
Vbac
Cesarean
Inductions
Home births
Birthing center
Birth Packages & Investments
● 1 consultation
● 2 pre birth planning visits
● Doula attendance at birth
● 1 hour of breastfeeding counseling after delivery
● 1 postpartum phone call
● 1 postpartum visit
Your Investment: $ 1,200
● 1 consultation
● 2 pre birth planning visits
● Doula attendance at birth
● 1 hour of breastfeeding counseling after delivery
● 1 postpartum call
● 3 postpartum visits (4 hours each)
Your Investment: $ 1,450
● 1 consultation
● 2 pre birth planning visits
● 1 belly binding session
● Doula attendance at birth
● 2 hours of breastfeeding counseling after delivery
● 1 postpartum call
● 4 postpartum visits
● 5 prepared meals
Your Investment: $1,800
Details:
A 50% deposit is due at signing the contract. This allows me to mark your birth time in the
calendar (with flexibility with the unpredictability of birth). All remaining payments will be made
all at once, weekly or monthly before or at 36 weeks gestation.