We have a secret in our culture and it’s not that birth is painful but that women are strong. ~Lauran Stavoe Harm
What my services include:
1 consultation to determine our compatibility (at no charge)
2 prenatal visits
1 prenatal yoga class (can be combined into one of the prenatal visits)
Constant attendance through labor and birth
1-2 hours after birth
1 postpartum visit
24/7 phone and e-mail support
Fee for the above services $350
financial assistance available, money should not be why you do not get a doula
More visits can be arranged for $35 an hour
How doulas make a difference:
Reduces C-section rate
Reduces use of pitocin, forceps, and vacuum extraction
Shortens labor
Decreases negative feelings about delivery
Reduces mother's request for pain relief
Increases success with breastfeeding
Decreases in post-partum depression
Parents feel more secure, cared for, and therefore more confident
*adapted from DONA.org
What doulas do and do not do:
I do not perform medical tasks such as blood pressure, vaginal exams, or fetal heart monitoring
I provide physical, emotional, and informational support
I do not make decisions for you
I provide you with information, direct you to appropriate sources, etc. so you can make the best decisions for you and your baby. I support you in whatever decisions you make and can help with communication to care providers.
I do not exclude your partner
I am there to support both of you in whatever ways you deem fit
