Doula

I am switching careers!
I am not taking on new doula clients.
From September 2024 and on I only work with repeat clients.

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I often provide a safe shoulder to lean on. *Posted with permission.

Talking my client through a birth via cesarean. Keeping her present and aware. *Posted with permission.

Fee & Availability.

I charge a flat fee of $2400.
That includes everything mentioned below, and it will not change should you have a 5hr labor or a 30hr+ labor.
Click HERE to see my availability.

Prenatal visits and phone / email service.

After your free consultation, and you have decided to hire me as your doula, I will be available to you via email and phone during the daytime. If you have questions or concerns, you can just pick up the phone and ask that quick question.
You decide how many prenatal visits we will have. It could be just one time after the interview, or you might want to meet up a few times, just so we can get more comfortable around each other. You also decide where you want to meet. Do you want me to come to your house, do you want me to come to a prenatal visit with you, take a tour of the birth center or hospital (when allowed)? Maybe we just meet for coffee or a walk.

Supporting my client during a water birth at home. *Posted with permission.

During labor and delivery.

When you are three weeks from your due date I will be on-call for you. This means that you can call me at any time during the day and night when you think you might be in labor.

You decide when you want me to come. It could be that I come to your home during early labor to help you ease into the thought that you are finally in labor. It could be later, when you are already in active labor and have arrived at your chosen place for delivery. I will come to you when you decide it is appropriate for your unique situation, and I will stay with you until some time after you have delivered, usually around 2hrs.

I will be there to support you and your partner emotionally during the whole process. I will give your partner a break if it's needed, and they can take a rest knowing that you are not alone. I will assist you in easing the pain with different positions and hands-on work. I will help you cope by guiding you in breathing and / or other techniques. I will make sure you stay hydrated by offering you drinks.
Most of all I will just BE there for you and your needs, whatever they might be!

Postpartum visit.

After your baby is born I would love to come and visit so I can check in on you, see how you're doing, help with breastfeeding if needed, and we can talk about the birth if you want to. I can also answer questions you might have. I will have suggestions and resources you might need or want.
I am aware that many people want to come and see your new little family member, so I will make this visit short, if that is what you wish.

Location.