What is a Birth Doula?
A Birth Doula accompanies women in labor to help couples have a more satisfying birth experience. She does not replace the partner as the woman's support person, but can relieve him/her if they need a break and provide them with suggestions for helping the woman in labor. She provides physical comfort, emotional support, and as needed, communication with the staff to make sure you have the information needed to make informed decisions as they arise during labor. A doula can make suggestions for labor progress and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for comfort. Your doula is self- employed and works for you, not your caregiver or hospital.
My Birth Doula services include:
A free initial consultation which does not obligate you to use my services
At least two prenatal visits to discuss your birth plan and expectations
Prenatal support by phone, text or email
24 hours on call which begins at 38 weeks
1 acupressure session to encourage labor at 40+ weeks with care provider’s approval
Labor and birth support for mother and her birth team
Support after the birth until mom is comfortable and breastfeeding (1-2 hours)
1 postpartum visit scheduled at your convenience
Postpartum and breastfeeding support as needed by phone and text
Births held at CHI/St. Joseph, Jubilee or at home: $1500
Births held at Baylor Scott & White:
*$1500 with Birth Boot Camp Class
*$1800 with other documented birth class
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Benefits of Hiring A Birth Doula
Having doula support can:
Reduce the risk of C-section by 25-39%
Increase likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth by 8-15%
Reduce the use of pain medication in labor by 10%
Shorten labor by 41 minutes on average
Reduce the likelihood of a low 5-minute APGAR score by 38%
Reduce the risk of being dissatisfied with birthing experience by 31%
Save $75 when you bundle a Birth Class with Birth Doula Services!
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Additional Services
Birth Plan Consultation $35*
In this 2-hour session, we will discuss some of the common practices and outcomes associated with birth. This session will help you decide what you want in your birth and what things you do not want. Bring your partner because you may be surprised by the things that are important to them.
*This is included with doula services and birth classes
Registry Assistance $55
Need help registering for your new baby? I can help with that! Includes consultation and accompanying you to the store. There are so many different options and products for a new baby and it can be very overwhelming. Let me help you know where to start, what to look for in products, and help you choose the best items for you, your baby, and your family’s needs.
Tuck in Service
Cost: $250 (~4 hours)
This specialty service provides a smooth transition after coming home from your birthing place. I will meet you at your house and provide the following services: help bring in bags and baby, help you shower (if you need to), tuck you into your bed and help make you comfortable, help you breastfeed using your bed and pillows, finish household chores that might have been left undone when you left, start a postpartum soup or meal, and create a calm and peaceful home for you to rest and recover.
Packages (include massage)
Premier Package
11 One Hour Massages
3 weeks apart (~27 wks, 30 wks, 33 wks)
2 weeks apart (~35 wks, 37 wks)
1 week apart (~38 wks, 39 wks, 40 wks)
Postpartum Massages (~2nd wk, 3rd wk, and 5th wk)
Labor and delivery $1500/$1800
Total $2380/$2680
Deluxe Package
8 One Hour Massages
Monthly (~24 wks, 28 wks, 32 wks)
3 weeks (~35 wks, 38 wks)
1 week (~39 wks, 40 wks)
At 10 days 1 postpartum
Labor and delivery $1500/$1800
Total $2140/$2440
Essentials Package
4 One Hour Massages
~37, 39, 40 weeks
1 postpartum
Labor & Delivery $1500/$1800
Total $1820/$2120