Why a Birth Doula?
Having a Doula on your team means walking into your birth with confidence and peace of mind. It means the continuous support of someone you trust, who understands birth deeply and who can be your guide as you navigate its physical, emotional, and mental terrain.
While your medical care team is there intermittently for the physical health and safely of you and your baby, a Doula's support is continuous and holistic in its nature. A Doula is dedicated to the preparation, physical comfort and emotional wellbeing of you and your family unit. A Doula's role is non-medical but rather, fills in the gaps of care so that you may experience a more present and desirable birth, whatever that means for you.
"In giving birth to our babies, we may find that we give birth to new possibilities within ourselves."
-Myla and Jon Kabat-Zin
As your Birth Doula I believe in...
- the lasting impact of birth and the opportunity for personal growth it provides
-the value in preparing for birth and postpartum with intentionality
- amplifying the voices of birthing people, especially those of minorities
- the power of patient, calm, and depressurized care
- trusting the parent-fetus dyad
- bodily autonomy, and informed consent
- evidence-based. practices
- the rights of ALL to safe, unbiased care
- the importance of childbirth education
As your Birth Doula I provide...
- A safe space to discuss, fears, anxieties, and wishes for your upcoming birth
- Dedicated one-on-one time in your home to educate you and your partner or support person(s) on the expectations of birth as well as skills and strategies to support your goals
- Support in developing your birth "plan"
- Phone, text, and email support throughout the entire duration of my support period to answer questions and provide resources
- Continuous care throughout labour from the time that you feel ready for my presence until you and baby are settled and feeding.
- Care for practical and logistical tasks so that you and your partner/support person(s) may be more present and focused on the birth experience
- Cooperation with care providers to promote a calm, depressurized, and well-informed care experience
- Support and resources for decision-making throughout labour that is unbiased and evidence-based
- Immediate support for your feeding goals
- Follow-up care to process your birth experience, provide community support resources, ensure feeding is going well, and offer any tips or skills that my ease your transition.
- Suggestions and support to partners/support people so that they may be as involved as desired
- Physical comfort measures and tools
Birth Doula Service Offerings
In-Person Birth Support
Bring confidence, calm, and comfort to your birth experience with continuous and dedicated care from bump to birth
- 4 hrs Prenatal care divided into 2 in-home visits to discuss and prepare for your upcoming birth and postpartum.
- Continuous Email/Phone/Text support throughout pregnancy and the “4th Trimester”
- 24/7 on-call support from 38 weeks until the birth of your baby.
- Unwavering Support throughout your entire labour, from when you decide you want me present, and up to 3 hours after birth until family is settled and feeding has been established.
- Up to 4 hours/2 visits of Postpartum Care as needed, to ensure a smooth and well-supported transition into new parenthood!
$1500.00
Bundle with any Postpartum Doula Package and save 25% on Birth Support
Virtual Doula Support
Do you fall outside my catchment? Do you want the benefits of Doula support but not another person in the room? Consider having a virtual Doula in your pocket!
This package includes:
- 4 hrs Virtual Prenatal care divided into 2 video calls, to discuss and prepare for your upcoming birth and postpartum.
- Continuous Email/Phone/Text support throughout pregnancy and the “4th Trimester”
- 24/7 on-call support from 38 weeks until the birth of your baby.
- Unwavering Support over phone or video as needed throughout your entire labour and up to 3 hours after birth to answer questions, guide decision-making, offer tips for labour positions and partner support, and of course, cheer you on!
- 2 hour virtual Postpartum Check-in call to discuss your birth, any unanticipated postpartum needs, infant feeding, and provide any helpful resources or referrals.
$800.00