The Role of a Birth Doula:

As a Birth Doula, I am trained, knowledgeable, and experienced in supporting Mothers and Families through the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum period. My role is to provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to mothers and their families during labor and birth. I also provide experienced support in all aspects of the postpartum experience: from helping the family to adjust, to infant feeding, bonding, and maternal recovery.

Services Offered:

• Free Interview/consultation
• Two prenatal visits
• Assistance in preparing for and carrying out plans for the birth
• Availability by phone and email during pregnancy and early postpartum
• One Prenatal massage included
• Further prenatal and postpartum massages offered at a discounted rate
• Continuous physical, emotional and informational support throughout your labor and birth – including (but not limited to) acupressure, massage, and aromatherapy
• Postpartum support until you are several weeks post-partum – including at least one in-home visit

Scope of Services:

• I will help to facilitate communication between the laboring woman, her partner, and clinical care providers. As a Doula, I can offer an objective viewpoint and assistance in getting the resources you need to make informed decisions. However, I will not make decisions for you.
• I will respect and support the mother’s decisions. I will not offer personal advice or discourage the mother from her choices.
• I will offer physical, emotional and informational support during labor and delivery. However, I do not perform medical tasks such as fetal heart monitoring or vaginal exams.

Fees:

I offer various payment plans and encourage you to talk to me about a plan appropriate for your financial situation. Please call me with any questions or to set up an interview. Happy Birth Day!