Full Birth Support Doula Package
An initial consultation will be had before any services begin.
Prenatal Support
We will have three 1-2 hour prenatal meetings where we will discuss all of the things about you and your birth. We will use this time to learn, to prepare, to answer all of your questions and to help you to feel confident as you get closer to birth. During this time we will discuss your fears and the things you are excited about. We will discuss what your ideal birth looks like and make a list of your preferences (also known as your birth plan). We will talk about what to expect from your body, how to prepare your body for labor and birth, and we will talk about and prepare for what it will look like to bring a new baby home and how to prepare everyone for the arrival of the new baby.
You will have access to me via phone/text/email, you will have access to my personal tools and resources and I will help connect you to other resources you may need during this time.
Labor Support
Two weeks before your due date I am “on-call” for you — I will be local and you will be able to reach me whenever you need. You will have full access to me and full support during your labor —virtually during the early stages and in person as labor progresses (this can be adjusted in your birth preferences).
Throughout your active labor and delivery I will be present to support you physically, coach you and provide comfort measures for you (specifics of your preffered comfort measures will be noted in your birth preferences).
Postpartum Support
After your birth I will stay with you for 1-2 hours to help you get settled in with baby. Next day check-ins are avalable (to be determined in birth preferences) simply as a follow up to see how you and baby are doing and maybe to bring along a yummy drink or snack.
You will also recieve three 1-2 hour home visits to follow up on how you are doing, support you and your family as you adjust to many changes and to follow up on any resources you may need.