My fee is $600 (all services are included) with $100 to reserve your date on my calendar, 50% paid by 36 weeks and the rest due after the birth. This fee is out of pocket since I cannot file with any insurance company or medicaid. Discounts are available! (See below)
The initial visit is free. During that time we can get to know each other, talk about what you want from your birthing experience, and if you think my services would be helpful to you.
If you do decide to hire me, we will meet about once a month, including at least one visit with your caregiver. During these visits we will work on a birth plan, do relaxation exercises, talk about any concerns you are having, and anything else you may need. All visits will be at a time and place that works for both of us. Fathers are welcome and encouraged to attend all visits!
Phone support will also be available to you should you need it. Please don't hesitate to call me.
No matter what kind of birth you may have, early birth, cesarean, induction, home, hospital, or birth center, all my clients receive care and support throughout their birth process. I offer help with pain management through massage, relaxation techniques, aromatherapy if desired, and different positions for labor. Following the birth I stay with you for usually 1-3 hours to make sure you are doing well.
There will also be a 1 week visit, in your home or in my office, to talk about the birth and your feelings about how things went. After this visit we may meet again if you like or if need should arise. A doula's work does not end with the birth. I love to keep in touch with the families that I have been able to serve!
Each family is different and my services are tailored to meet your needs. You may want more or fewer visits, have a long or short labor, and may want/need extra postpartum care.
I do offer several discounts.
Those paying the whole fee up front will receive a 10% discount ($540).
Single mothers and military families receive a 20% discount ($480).
I am also very willing to work with low income families to find what will work for their budget. Times are hard for all of us and there is no reason that EVERYONE should not be able to have doula care.
