THE UPLIFTED BIRTH EXPERIENCE
My goal as your doula is to support you in your choices and assist you in achieving an uplifting birth experience.
Our initial consultation is where we get to know each other and see if there is a working chemistry/compatability between everyone. At this time we review the letter of agreement for services, the role of the doula and expectations of the family. If the parents are comfortable, they can choose to sign the agreement for services which will include:
Current fee for Birth Services: $750
Our initial consultation is where we get to know each other and see if there is a working chemistry/compatability between everyone. At this time we review the letter of agreement for services, the role of the doula and expectations of the family. If the parents are comfortable, they can choose to sign the agreement for services which will include:
- 2 prenatal visits to discuss coping techniques and pain management
- develop birth plan/wish list
- help mother/partner prepare for birth
- support via telephone or email during pregnancy and immediate postpartum
- 24 hour on call from 37 weeks gestation
- labour support from the beginning of active labour, at home or in the hospital
- emotional, physical and informational support during labour & birth and will remain with you up to 2 hours after the birth
- full access to lending library
- 1 at home postpartum visit to follow up with family, discuss their birth experience, provide breastfeeding support and any additional resources
Current fee for Birth Services: $750
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Each families requirements for support does differ. It is with gentle and caring hands that I offer support to your family, in your home. The goal with postpartum support is to allow the family to experience the bonding with their newborn. I provide the following:
Current fee for Postpartum Services: $20/hr (minimum 4 hours of support twice a week)
- light housekeeping/laundry
- grocery shopping, running errands
- breastfeeding assistance
- general newborn care (when requested by the family)
- sibling care to allow mother bonding time with newborn
- other duties discussed with clients
Current fee for Postpartum Services: $20/hr (minimum 4 hours of support twice a week)
Occasionally I do offer services on a sliding scale for families that may not be financially capable of the full cost. Please do not let the issue of cost stop you from inquiring about doula services.