Birth Doula

 

Pregnancy

We will meet at least twice during your pregnancy. Prenatal are held in your home. We will discuss your birth preferences, how to write a birth plan, coping skills and techniques, as well as how to prepare for the postpartum period. I’ll also give you a tour of my birth bag so we can discuss the tools I birth with me to support your birth.

I am passionate about education and I believe that knowledge can help settle the anxiety that often accompanies pregnancy. I will provide evidence based information and additional resources to help guild the process. My goal during the prenatal period is to help you feel empowered, educated, and well supported as you prepare for your birth.

Labor and Delivery

When your birthing time comes I will provide continuous labor support. I can meet you at your home or your birthing space. Doula support during labor includes physical comfort measures (massage and positioning), emotional support, partner support, and advocacy as you navigate your birth experience. Unlike medical staff hiring a doula ensures an extra layer of continuity of care. I will be by your side helping you and your partner navigate your birth, regardless of the twist and turns might arise.

After baby is born I provide one- two hours of immediate postpartum care; helping initiate breastfeed, if that is your desire, and making sure your new family is comfortable cozied in.

Postpartum

The postpartum period is such a sacred time in your families life. I will come to your home around one week of baby’s life to provide support. I’ll check in about your postpartum healing, mental health, and start to help you process your birth experience. I also love to provide hands on support and education around breastfeeding, baby wearing, swaddling, cloth diapering, etc. I am available for call/text/email support through our finial 6 week postpartum appointment.

Labor support

$1,500-$2,000 sliding scale

  • I passionately believe in doula care being accessible to everyone. Please let me know if you need modifications in price points.

  • Payment plans available.

  • I accept HSA/FSA payment and Carrot

  • Now billing OHP

Package includes

  • Free initial consultation.

  • At least two prenatal appointments. Education around coping skills, building a birth plan, postpartum planning.

  • Unlimited call/text/email support.

  • Discounts off Doula Love’s express childbirth class.

  • Access to my birth book library.

  • On call from 38 weeks until the birth of baby.

  • Back up doula if required.

  • Continuous birth support.

  • My birth bag of goodies which includes The CUB, a Birth sling, TENS unit, aromatherapy, a rebozo, and much much more!

  • 1-2 hour of initial postpartum support after baby’s birth.

  • Photos, if desired, during labor, delivery, and postpartum.

  • 2 postpartum visits at 1 and 6 weeks. Help processing your birth experience, newborn education, breastfeeding assistance, baby wearing and cloth diapering support, connection with local resources if needed.

  • Call/text/email support for 6 weeks postpartum.

  • Discounts on postpartum services, placenta encapsulation, and childbirth education.