What is a birth doula?

Emotional Support. Physical Support. Partner Support. Evidence-based information.

“a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a birthing person before, during and after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible. A doula does not give medical advice.” 

Birth Services

Investment- $1,000-$1,200

• Continuous phone/text/email support upon signing of the contract
• Two prenatal visits 
• On call two weeks before due date and two weeks after
• Labor and birth support 
• Immediate postpartum support for up to two hours after the birth to answer questions and help initiate breastfeeding
• One postpartum visit after the birth

What is a postpartum doula?

Emotional support. Practical support. Evidence-based information. Partner and sibling support.

“A postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides evidenced-based information on things such as infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, mother-baby bonding, infant soothing and basic newborn care. Research shows that moms, dads and babies have an easier time with this transition if a good support team is in place.”

Postpartum Services

Investment- Daytime hourly $35.00/$40.00

• Education and support regarding the physical, emotional and psychological healing of the birthing person
• Transitional support for the entire family
• Education and support around infant feeding and newborn care
• Light housework 
• Meal prep/ Nourishing meals/ snacks
• Hold baby while you rest, shower or take some time for yourself 

Want to know more about the benefits of having a doula? Click below.

Evidence on Doulas   Updated on May 4, 2019 by Rebecca Dekker, PhD, RN. Originally published on March 27, 2013

http://www.evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/

Dona International position paper on the postpartum doula’s role in maternity care

https://www.dona.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/DONA-Postpartum-Position-Paper-FINAL.pdf