Prenatal meetings – Each meeting is approximately one-two hours and is crafted around your needs and interests.  Topics covered can include: childbirth education; discussion of labor, birth and postpartum plans; interventions; coping mechanisms; basic movement and breathing techniques; implementation of emotional and physical comfort measures; relationship building; transition to parenthood; creating ritual, ceremony and celebration; and caring for partners, siblings and families. 

Labor and Birth Support – 24/7 virtual support during early labor and up to fifteen hours of support at your home and/or your birthing facility, which can include: emotional support; creating an environment of privacy, comfort and intimacy; providing physical support to promote comfort and progress in early and active labor; assisting with positions and maintaining mobility during labor; offering support, suggestions and rest time for partner; support through various medical interventions (e.g., induction, IV and epidural placement, fetal monitoring, cesarean section); and immediate postpartum support during the “golden hour” following birth. I will be on-call starting three weeks prior to your estimated due date (and will have a back-up available in the event of an emergency). 

Postpartum sessions – The purpose of postpartum support is to ensure that the family is nourished and cared for.  Daytime sessions can include: time to discuss and process your birth experience; breast, chest and bottle feeding support; time for rest and self-care; meal preparation; light laundry; and general household support. 

Packages

Basic Birth – $1200

• 1 virtual prenatal meeting (1 hour)
• Labor and birth support (24/7 virtual support in early labor + up to 15 hours in-person support)
• Text/telephone support through two weeks postpartum

Standard Birth – $1500

• 1 in-person prenatal meeting (1-2 hours)
• Labor and birth support (24/7 virtual support in early labor + up to 15 hours in-person support)
• 1 in-person postpartum check-in (1-2 hours)
• Text/telephone support through two weeks postpartum

Birth Plus – $1900

• 2 in-person prenatal meetings
• Labor and birth support (24/7 virtual support in early labor + up to 15 hours in-person support)
• 2 daytime postpartum sessions (up to 4 hours each)
• Text/telephone support through four weeks postpartum

Birth doula services are a wonderful gift!  If friends or family aren’t sure what to do or get you to help you prepare for your new baby, suggest that they purchase one of the above packages on your behalf or contribute via a gift certificate.

Interested in learning more or scheduling a free initial consultation?  Contact me and let me know a little about yourself.