My services include:

  • At least 2 prenatal home visits.
  • Assistance with birth plans and birth options.
  • Phone contact during pregnancy and after the birth.
  • Continuous support through labor and delivery.
  • A home visit after the birth.
  • Photos of birth and newborn baby if you desire.
  • Lactation Support (within my scope of practice)   
  • A handmade wrap and assistance with baby wearing. I am familiar with many types of carriers, and can help you find one that works for you.


After we have interviewed and decided to work together I will provide you with a contract. Payment is due in full at our first prenatal meeting. However, do not let cost be a factor in deciding whether or not to hire a doula. I am willing to work with women in need at a reduced cost. Please inquire! Every woman deserves support in labor and I am committed to making this a reality for all who desire a doula!

 

Two Prenatal Visits: 

During these visits we will discuss your desires and preferences for birth and pain management. I will assist you in constructing a birth plan if you choose, and we will practice comfort measures for labor. Our prenatal visits are an opportunity for us to get to know one another and build a trusting relationship based on open communication. These meetings will be scheduled to accommodate our respective schedules and can be held in the evening or on weekends. It is important that these meetings include both the mother and her partner as we will be working as a team during labor and delivery.

 

Unlimited Phone and Email Contact:

I will be at your disposal throughout your pregnancy. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding your pregnancy. If I cannot answer your questions I will help you find the resources you need. 

 

On Call Status: 

Beginning  two weeks before your estimated due date I will be on call for you. This means that I will strive for order and and restfulness in my life. I will not travel far from home or turn off my cell phone. During the on-call period I will be prepared to step out of my life as soon as you contact me, and I will be prepared  to stay with you trough your entire birth process.  I am on call for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays! 

 

Continuous Presence at Your Labor:

Once you suspect you have gone into labor you should contact me by phone. Once you have decided you desire my presence I will join you in your home or I will meet you at the hospital according to your preference and what is most appropriate for your labor. From that point, I will stay by your side through out the entire labor and delivery of your baby. Once your newborn is snug in your arms I will assist you with breastfeeding and make sure you are as comfortable, warm, and nourished. I usually stay one or two hors after the birth.  I will remain by your side until you are settled in as a family and ready for some quiet time alone together.

 

A Postpartum Visit: 

One to six weeks after the birth of your baby (at your discretion) I will come back to your home for a  follow up visit. Enough time should have passed to allow you to adjust and assimilate your own experience outside of my perspective. At this meeting I will bring you a CD of any birth photos you have asked me to take. I will also bring your handmade wrap that I will have made for you and your baby. During the postpartum visit I will continue to offer assistance with nursing, help you process your emotions regarding the birth, and share with you my memories of your baby's grand debut! I will also help you with baby-wearing at this visit if you are interested.