What are the benefits of a having a doula?
Studies have shown that having a doula in attendance:
tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications
reduces negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience
reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum extraction and cesareans
reduces the mother’s request for pain medication and/or epidurals
My services include:
a free informational interview to see if we are a good match
2 prenatal appointments (about 2 hours each) to get to know each other, go over your birth preferences, comfort measures for labor, review options or procedures and answer your questions.
24/7 on call support beginning 2 weeks before your due date (earlier for twins)
continuous support emotional, physical and informational support throughout your labor, birth and 1-2 hours post delivery
1+ postpartum visit to review the birth, provide resources, lactation support + baby snuggles
Support and services may also include:
birth preferences/vision/plan consultation
visualization, breathing, and mindfulness techniques
simple photography if requested
labor massage
prenatal yoga exercises
acupressure
aromatherapy
professional referrals
Pricing and Plans:
Labor Doula Support – $1500 (Sonoma County)
$50 discount on placenta processing when paired with doula services
Payment plans are available. Please contact me and we can see what options will work for your situation.
Labor Doula & Prenatal Yoga Package – $1700
This includes the services listed above for birth support as well as three private prenatal yoga classes. This package is flexible and can be adjusted to meet your needs.
Birth Plan Consultation – $150
This is a great option if you think you have the support you need but still want to talk through your plans and preferences. One of my favorites things to work with mamas and couples on is answering questions, talking through their preferences, explaining options and procedures and helping to normalize childbirth. We can meet in person and we will create a birth plan together. If you already have a draft we can use this time to review and I can answer any of your questions and cover some comfort measures and other tips I offer my doula clients.
Offered via Zoom
Contact me to discuss custom packages including bundles of my services. I would love to support you in a way that meet your needs.
Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in setting up a free informational call to see if I would be a good fit for your birthing experience.