Birth Doula Services
$950
Birth Doula Support starts the moment you decide to hire me as your doula. The following services are included:
- Unlimited virtual support via phone call, text, and e-mail starting once a contract is signed and ending 1-month postpartum.
- Up to three preparation sessions. At least one of these will be at your home.
- Continuous in-person support beginning at the onset of labor and continuing until a few hours postpartum.
- Two postpartum meetings, at least one in person, to discuss your transition to postpartum.
FAQs
What can a birth doula do?
Each client has different things they need throughout pregnancy, labor and delivery. I customize my approach to meet your needs, but here are things that I provide to most clients.
Prior to labor I can provide referrals to perinatal professionals, education on labor and birth, assistance in defining your goals and preferences for labor, and an empathetic ear to listen and provide emotional support.
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During labor I provide continuous support that can include pain management techniques, emotional support and encouragement, help identifying when you should go to the hospital or call your homebirth midwife. I support your body and decision making autonomy.
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Immediately after birth I can help you establish feeding whether you choose to breastfeed or formula feed. In the following days or weeks I can provide emotional support and referrals for postnatal support specialists like lactation support or maternal mental health specialists.
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Throughout this entire process, I encourage you to advocate for yourself.
What can't a birth doula do?
I cannot provide any medical services including cervical checks, fetal heart tone checks, or blood pressure readings. I cannot make medical diagnoses or replace the need for a medical professional at your birth.
How do you support my partner during the birth?
I find that most partners want to be active participants, but often don't know what they can do to help. I love helping them feel included and involved throughout labor and birth. I suggest things they can do and listen to their needs, as well as yours.  I can answer their questions and when labor is long, we can tag team support so that they have a chance to use the restroom, eat, and rest without leaving you to manage labor on your own.
Where do you attend births?
I attend home and hospital births within 30 miles of Willoughby, OH.
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The hospitals I regularly attend births at include: UH Macdonald Women's Hospital, Lake West Medical Center, Tripoint Medical Center, Hillcrest Hospital, Fairview Hospital, and St. John's Medical Center.
Have more questions? Schedule a free consultation.