Doula Services Include:
- An initial free consult where I can answer questions about myself and my services – your spouse or partner should be a part of this interview as well
- Prenatal visits (usually one to two) in your home or a comfortable space during your third trimester
- Demonstration of Young Living Essential Oils at a visit upon request
- Access to a lending library
- Assistance with drafting a birth plan
- Provide information on childbirth education classes in your community
- Complement or supplement information received in those classes including coping techniques, labor rehearsals, and discussing any concerns you and your partner may have
- Attend a doctor/midwife appointment with you if you so desire
- Unlimited phone and e-mail support from the time of hire until four weeks postpartum
- 24 Hour on call beginning two weeks prior to your due date
- Back up Doula care in the unlikely event that your doula cannot attend your birth
- Full access to My Doula Bag at your birth
- Contact care, attention and support once active labor has begun, up until approximately 2 hours postpartum
- Help to maintain a calm birth experience that matches your birth wishes as closely as possible
- Assistance with unexpected outcomes in providing support, guidance and information
- One Postpartum visit and unlimited phone and email contact for up to 6 weeks after the birth
- Breastfeeding support, information and referrals – if needed
- Parenting and newborn support, information and referrals – if needed
- 100% confidentiality, HIPPA*
*To learn more about Doulas, visit Doula Care, Proven Benefits, and Frequently Asked Questions.