Birth Doula Care
My birth doula package includes:
Prenatal appointments:
We will have 2 prenatal appointments in the months leading up to your birth.
During our prenatal appointments, we will cover any questions you have, start putting your birth preferences down on paper, discovering what you’re looking for in your birth and postpartum period. We will also go over comfort measures, practice breathing and positions for labor and also talk about newborn feeding and newborn and postpartum care.
I can also connect you with any referrals and other resources you may need.
Labor support
I will be on call for you 24/7 from 38 weeks until baby is born. I will support you virtually and join you in person as soon as you feel you need me, most likely once you are in active labor. After birth, I will stay with you until an hour or so after baby is born, supporting you and helping with the initial latch.
Postpartum Support
My services include one or two postpartum visits, the first within a few days after the birth. During the visits, I can provide breastfeeding support, baby care tips, referrals to community resources, and a chance to discuss your birth experience. I will assist in providing information and supplying emotional support by telephone on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care after the birth, as requested.
Do you need a more flexible fee? I offer a sliding scale for families with financial challenges. Do not hesitate to ask!
Postpartum Care
Emotional and practical support nurturing your new family, helping to make sure you are getting the rest needed, assisting with lactation or bottle feeding and newborn education. Cooking nourishing meals, snacks and galactagogues.
Sitz baths and belly binding provided as desired
References and resources as needed.
Depending on postpartum care and whether Ayurvedic bodywork is included, my postpartum hourly rate varies.