Birth Doula
As your Birth Doula, I will draw on my knowledge and experience to provide you and your partner with physical, emotional and informational support. I am independent and self-employed and work for you. I will do my best to help to keep you as calm and supported as possible. Birth is powerful, intense and is an experience that deserves all of the compassionate care that is available! I want to be there for you and your chosen support team. You can do this incredible thing!! I have faith in you and your baby!
What is included?
Initial Consultation
- To ensure a good fit.
- To discuss how we can work together, your birth plan, and personal preferences during your birth.
- We will go over the resources available to you, as well as educate and empower your partner or birth support person so that we can work together to make this experience the most beneficial and enjoyable to you.
- To answer questions and help set your mind at ease through this process.
- For approximately two weeks before and two weeks after your estimated delivery date.
- I will help you evaluate your needs and make arrangements for your birth.
- For the duration of your labour and delivery. I will be a dedicated support for you and your partner either at home or in hospital.
- I will offer ideas for comfort and progress. I provide emotional support – as well as comfort measures. I will also provide guided breathing, relaxation techniques, encouraging movement including effective positions for labour and massage.
- I will assist you with gathering information about the progress of your labour, be your voice and advocate your needs with the medical staff.
- If your partner or support person needs a break, a nap or time for personal care I will be there to ensure you are properly supported.
- After the birth I will remain with you for a reasonable amount of time, until you are comfortable and your family is ready for some alone, bonding time.
- During this time, I am able to help with breastfeeding, if desired.
- Within 2 weeks of the birth. During this 1 to 2 hour visit we can discuss any concerns you may have with breastfeeding, baby care or self-care.
- I can provide you with referrals to community resources for new parents. We can also take this time to simply discuss the birth experience itself.
This service is $1200-$1500.
Payment options are available, as is a sliding scale.
Please use the contact page to send me an email so we can find the best fit for your needs.
Payment options are available, as is a sliding scale.
Please use the contact page to send me an email so we can find the best fit for your needs.
Postpartum Doula
As your Postpartum Doula, I will draw on my knowledge and experience to provide you and your partner with physical, emotional and informational support. I am independent and self-employed and work for you. I will do my best to help make this transition into parenthood a little easier and less stressful by taking a bit of the load off the pressures in your “new” daily family life.
What is included?
- One free consultation to discuss your needs, proposed schedule and to ensure compatibility.
- Breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding support.
- Help with the emotional and physical recovery after birth.
- Assistance with newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding and comforting.
- Light meal preparation.
- Siblings care on the premises.
- Simple housework which may include laundry, vacuuming and dishes.
- Referrals to local resources and professionals such as, but not limited to, parenting classes, pediatricians and lactation support.
This service starts at
$30 per hour for daytime visits between 7:00am-7:00pm
$35 per hour for visits between 7:00pm-7:00am.
$30 per hour for daytime visits between 7:00am-7:00pm
$35 per hour for visits between 7:00pm-7:00am.
Please inquire about Birth and Postpartum Packages. This is the ideal way to ensure the support your family needs for pregnancy, birth and the early times with baby. A new baby is one of the biggest transitions in our lives, these services set you up for an easier start.
Gift Certificates are now available for Birth and Postpartum Doula services!
Please use the Contact Form to email me!
Please use the Contact Form to email me!