Support + Services

Before birth, I can help you develop your birth preferences, enrich your birthing “toolbox” of comfort measures and coping strategies, connect you to evidence-based information, and answer questions you may have. During your birthing time, I am there to help you manage through the contractions and relax in between using breathing, movement, positioning, encouragement, massage, and other comfort measures. I can also help keep you hydrated and nourished, and preserve as much of your energy as possible.

I do not make decisions for you or speak in your place, but I can support you by encouraging you to ask questions of your care provider, express your preferences and concerns, and enhance the communication between you and your care provider. Postpartum, I check in through phone calls and an in-home visit to see how you are doing, debrief the birth, and help make your life easier and more comfortable in any way I can. I can also help connect you with local resources to support you in your recovery and meeting your needs.

I am there to provide support and suggestions for your partner/support person as well, and I am especially careful that my role does not take the place of your partner or others you have invited to your birth. Rather, my role is to facilitate everyone’s optimal involvement, and together help create the best possible birth team for you. 

I want you to feel well cared for and supported during your pregnancy and birth, fully informed and respected in your choices, and in tune with your instincts. I am here to make your transition into parenthood as smooth and joyful as possible.

My standard package includes: 

• Complimentary phone and/or in-person consultation in your home (no obligation)

• Two prenatal appointments in your home (in which we get to know each other better, discuss your birth vision and preferences, coping techniques and comfort measures, partner support etc.)

• Accompany you to one prenatal appointment with your care provider

• Phone and email support from the date of hire

• On-call from 37 weeks to birth

• Continuous support during active labor and birth at the hospital, birth center, or at home; support at home in early labor if desired and appropriate

• Immediate postpartum support

• Postpartum check-in call

• Postpartum home visit

• Phone and email consultations as needed, up to six weeks postpartum

• Back-up doula in case of emergency

The cost of my standard package is $1500 of which $500 is due at hiring, with the remainder due at 36 weeks.

I offer sliding scale fees and payment plans depending on your situation and financial circumstances, as I aim to make my doula services as accessible as possible. If you have any more questions, please feel free to reach out to me for a complimentary consultation to discuss the specificities of your situation.