LABOR & BIRTH
DOULA PACKAGE

POSTPARTUM

DOULA CARE

Complimentary Consultation

30 minute virtual or in persoconsultation to get to know each other and see if we are a good fit for one another.

Once we establish an agreement to work together, we will move forward and plan our next visit.

Prenatal Visits

Before the baby comes...

let's get to know each other better.

About 10 hours of prenatal visits done your way.

We can split this time however you’d like (typically done in 5 visits). If you have a relevant partner and they can make it, bring them! I will be available for additional prenatal meetings and check in's. My goal is to build a relationship that allows us to feel comfortable and safe together prior to delivery.

Here's an outline of some of the topics we'll cover during our prenatal visits.

Visit 1

Check in
Birth vision
Nutrition
Identify your personal labor preferences
Explore natural coping styles

Visit 2

Check in
Childbirth education including physiological side of things and stages of labor
Start to write down birth preferences
What is "normal"
Provide insight for partners

Visit 3

Continue childbirth education including common interventions and induction methods
I'll provide tips on how to keep your oxytocin ("love hormone") levels high
Packing for the hospital?

Visit 4

Hands on coping exercises
Optimal fetal positioning
Teach and practice coping techniques for each stage of labor

Visit 5

Your baby is almost here!

Lactation
Newborn expectations
Postpartum healing
Postpartum nutrition
Postpartum planning

Although I have prepared a general outline for our visits, I'm here for you and I'm flexible. We can talk about whatever you'd like during our visits.

After our prenatal visits, I will be on call for your labor. This means no matter what time of day you begin labor, I will be there to answer questions and support you. Generally, I join my clients when they are in active labor.

I will be on call for you starting at your 37th week of pregnancy until baby is born.

I offer continuous care from start to end of labor.

Postpartum Care

After baby is born, I'll accompany you during the transfer to your postpartum room. I also provide Postpartum home visits to check in after the birth.

First week home visit (1 hour)

General check in
We’ll debrief your labor and birth experience
How’d you feel then and how do you feel now?
We'll focus on creating a nest environment, and I'll help to figure out how relax & rest
I'll answer questions about feeding & provide necessary resources/referrals if needed
We will discuss baby care and baby feeding

Second week home visit (1 hour)

General check in
Problem solving support
Offer tips/tricks for baby care
Emotional support

Closing visit

General check in
Herbal postpartum bath
Process birth
Share birth story & photos

24 hour URGENT phone/email

support from date of contract.

For non-urgent care, I commit to answering

any emails/texts or calls within

24 hours of sent date

unless otherwise discussed.

$2,200 - $2,600

Complimentary Consultation

30 minute virtual or in person consultation to get to know each other and see if we are a good fit for one another.

Once we establish an agreement to work together, we will move forward and plan our next visit.

Visit 1

During our first visit we will create a contracted agreement to work together for an agreed amount of time and schedule daily or weekly visits.

This is a good time for you to tell me about yourself and discuss what you are looking for in your postpartum care.

We can go over any questions you have thus far & establish my role as your doula.

I'll be there to remind you to lay low and move slow during the first weeks to allow your body to heal.

My goal is to offer education, assistance,

meals & both physical & emotional support

during the early postpartum months to

allow you to bond with your infant.

I will do my best to relieve the stress

& fear you may be feeling

while you transition into parenthood &

learn to care for your newborn.

Postpartum care is organized differently than labor care.

Once we establish our partnership, we will schedule shifts for the next weeks or months depending on what you are looking for.

I offer day-time care, with each shift being at least 4 hours, between 7am-9pm.

Night support is available occasionally. Minimum 8 hours between the hours of 9pm-6am.

I will also be available by phone and e-mail during regular business hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm) during the agreed upon period of employment.

Together we will do our best to create a care timeline. I will be as flexible as I can, but scheduling long term allows me to focus on one family at a time.

Here's a list of some of the things I can support you with, but really it's up to you.

Lactation education & support
Emotional support
Common fears
Sleep arrangements
Help with healing/discomforts
Assisting with new baby care
Meal preparation
Light housekeeping
Resources and referrals
Small errands
Grocery Shopping

Daily support during each shift will

depend on the priorities discussed

by all parties before beginning services.

Packages & Pricing

Daytime support (7am-9pm):

Single baby: $40/hr

Twins: $45/hr

Overnight support (10pm-7am):

Single baby: $55/hr

Twins: $60/hr

It's understandable to not really know how much support you may need.

Here are some options of packages based on what seems to be the most useful for my past clients.

Signing up for a package will ensure long term availability.

First month home packages

Light support

10, 4 hour shifts within the first month postpartum

$1,600

Mid-level support

15, 4 hour shifts within the first month postpartum

$2,400

Settling in during the first 3 months

30, 4 hour shifts to be used within the first 3 months postpartum

$4,800

We can also customize a package to fit your needs!

I will be a continuous resources for you during our contracted time together.

For non-urgent care, I commit to answering

any emails/texts or calls within

24 hours of date sent

unless otherwise discussed.

Sliding scale pricing & payment plans are available as needed.

Please inquire!

Film Photography

Memories your special day in a unique and artistic format

For an additional fee of $250, I shoot 2 roles of film during pregnancy, the birthing process, the first few days/weeks home or whatever part of the journey you wish to document. These can be black and white or color.

This includes: