Birth Package   $1800

(My heart is to be a support system to those that need it. If cost is an issue please reach out to me. I would never want price to be a determining factor)

*photography included

Prenatally: 

  • customized prenatal visits with resources provided

  • ongoing, unlimited communication by email, text or phone

  • maintain a network of community resources so we can provide referrals as needed. Looking for a pediatrician? Chiropractor? Childbirth education class? Lactation specialist?

  • guidance in creating an informed, self- determined birth plan by teaching you about the routine procedures and experiences involved in childbirth

  • help you determine the best choices for your family

  • encourage and facilitate open communication with your care provider so your birth preferences can be heard and respected to the best of your care providers ability

  • practice comfort measures and techniques for labor and delivery to both you and your partner, if desired

  • access to information, a small but growing lending library, and many birthing aides such as- oils, birthing balls, etc

  • prepare your home for baby if desired

2 Prenatal Visits:

First Visit- Our first prenatal visits are designed to help us get to know each other and to build trust. We will discuss your birth plan, talk about the ways I can best support you as your doula, as well as discuss any questions or fears you have regarding your pregnancy, birth or postpartum planning. We can even discuss past birth experiences and see what we would like to take from, learn from or change about that experience.

Second Visit- Our second visit, in addition to being an extension of the topics covered in the first visit, will be about labor comfort measures. I will teach you and your partner about the many ways to find comfort and peace as you labor. We will cover how you envision your birth environment and how I can facilitate that, the importance of labor positioning, massage, breathing/visualization techniques and more!

Throughout Labor:

  • I will be on call 24/7 from 38-42 weeks of your pregnancy

  • Provide early labor support via phone/text to help you stay calm and excited, to talk you through the stages and changes, and to help you determine the right time for me to come and meet you.

  • Help you determine the right time to call you care provider/ head to your place of birth/ prepare the birthing space in your home

  • Labor with you in home for as long as possible as well as in your place of birth

  • provide continuous labor support, apart from short breaks to meet my personal needs

  • Support and involve your partner in helping you make your way through labor

  • create and strive to maintain a calm and peaceful birth environment

  • support you physically using positioning, massage, counter pressure, rebozo, breathing, oils and more

  • Support you informationally in navigating any suggested birth interventions (is it time for analgesia, C-section, etc?) I am here to help you know your options as well as the benefits/risks involved in every choice.

  • Per your request I can take photos using your phone or camera to capture your birth and/or those first precious moments

  • I will stay with you 1-2 hours postpartum until both parents and baby are comfortable

  • I will support you in establishing breastfeeding if that is your choice

Postpartum:

  • I will provide a calm, thoughtful and experienced presence (1-2 hours) where we can talk about and process your birth experience and your transition to parenthood. I will also answer any questions you have about newborn care and postpartum adjustments. This will be available to happen by phone if desired. Additional hours are available if needed. (See "postpartum support" below)

 

 Photography:

  • I have a passion for making you aware of your power and ability to birth but my goodness do I LOVE to capture the intimacy of the process. I love capturing the power and will as you determine to press on. I love capturing the anxious tender looks and touch of a partner. I love capturing the bliss and release upon meeting your baby. Remembering that i am not primarily a birth photographer but a Doula, who is also skilled and passionate about capturing the birth experience, I’d love to offer this added service.

2 Prenatal Meetings- $350

                            (1.5-2 hours each)

 

If you don't feel the need or simply don't feel comfortable with having me with you during labor, there is still so much to gain from time being prepared, encouraged and taught about what to expect during this process of pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.

  • discuss any questions or fears you have regarding your pregnancy, birth or postpartum planning as well as any past birth experiences that may affect your outlook on this present experience.

  • guidance in creating an informed, self- determined birth plan by teaching you about the routine procedures and experiences involved in childbirth

  • help you determine the best choices for your family

  • provide handouts in any area of prenatal, birth or postpartum care that concerns you or would be of help to you

  • practice comfort measures and techniques for labor to both you and your parner

  • continued communication throughout pregnancy and labor for questions, advice and emotional support

Postpartum Support

There is no time frame or limit to the need for postpartum support. My support consists of caring for the baby while you nap, spend time with older kids, have some alone time with your partner or if you need, I can keep the older kids busy and tended to while you bond with the baby. I can meal prep, do laundry, provide local resources, answer questions about newborn care and recovery, go to the grocery store for you etc. Anything that would make life and this transition easier would be my pleasure.

Hourly Rate: $40 daytime support/ $45 overnight support/$55- overnight w/ twins

Overnight/ after hour flexible time frame frames- I will feed your baby throughout the night so that you can get a full nights rest. If baby is bottle fed, I can handle everything. If baby is nursing, I will bring the baby to you when its time for baby to nurse, then proceed to burp, swaddle,  diaper change and rock the baby back to sleep while you are able to go back to sleep directly after the feeding. I will have pumps, bottles, recovery tools ready and waiting should you need it through the night. I love to do light housework, like laundry and dishes while you sleep and food/snack prep, so you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready for a new day.

Daytime Support (4 hour shift)- Along with my service descriptions above, we can discuss whether baby is latching correctly, how to use the baby carrier you have chosen or discuss alternatives etc. I will build on your knowledge and support you as you figure out what is best for your family. 

 

Doula To Doula

$120 for up to 5 hours / $15 every additional hour- Keep your websites, social media and own mementos up to date. During births we need to be fully present and holding space for someone other than ourselves. It is in-between our births that we have the task of finding clients, networking and spreading the word for not only our own business but bringing awareness to the need of doulas in general! Let me photograph you in your element. Let me capture you as you physically hold a laboring mother, as you tenderly touch in affirmation, as you ground her with eye contact, as you share in her emotion, as you facilitate your knowledge and resources. As a fellow Doula, I am aware of the “little” things we do that make all the difference and I am able to capture them, enabling you to keep your websites, social media accounts and own personal mementos up to date. I will be on call during your on call time frame and all you have to do is call me when your’e ready for me to capture you in action!

Sibling Prep & Play

$100/1.5 hr session

As mommas we can all agree that along with the feelings that come with the arrival of a new baby are the feelings, worries and excitement over watching our first baby(ies) become older siblings. I believe that through attention, playtime and age appropriate conversation, this transition can be one that comes smoothly and naturally. I believe it can be a positive experience for the WHOLE family. During this session I will excitedly and understandingly get on their level and talk through the changes and expectations in the near future. We will read a book about becoming a big sibling and play with a doll in order to show gentle touches and “look how cute and little it is!” We will also talk about how baby will bring home a surprise for its big brother/sister and how they will soon graduate to helper! We will build up this role with a few fun “helping” games. I have successfully helped a number of families with this transition as well as the transition of 4 of my own children.

Sibling Doula Birth Support

$200 retainer + $35/hr.

I have watched my 5 children all play different roles in my labor and birth of their siblings. The role they choose to play is so personal and dependent on their personalities, their preparedness and the attention they are able to receive. I am skilled at coming in and tuning into the soon to be big brother/big sister. I will help gauge when to engage them in the process or when to give them space. I will make things playful or go for a walk. I will be sure they are fed, rested, praised and comforted. I will leave you assured that your child is cared for, nurtured, involved and that communication with extended family and continued care is completely covered so you can focus on your birth. This service includes being on call for you at 38 weeks up until birth, in communication about how your child is feeling and how i can best support them. It also includes going to you as soon as you believe my support is needed through the remainder of necessary care. Retainer is due upon contract signing and includes one meet and greet playtime with sibling ahead of time. Subsequent visits/ babysitting is available upon request at the hourly rate, to further siblings comfort level with myself.

Adoption Support

Having gone through the adoption process myself, I am familiar with the roller coaster of emotions. The reserved excitement, the fear filled joy, the unknown and the anticipation. It is such a bittersweet event with so many dynamics. I would love to support you through this time. I will be a constant companion to you to bounce ideas, questions, concerns and victories off of.

For the birth mother:

  • private/ adoption specific birth education and preparation

  • customized birth plan with you as the priority

  • comfort, assurance and uninterrupted labor support.

  • immediate postpartum support including assistance in your breastmilk decision

  • joining you as you leave the hospital

  • resources for your support at any point should you decide to parent or place.

  • one optional postpartum visit to go over your birth, your recovery and your support system


    For the adoptive family:

  • adoption specific birth education and preparation

  • availability during labor to assist the adopting family in how to best support birth mother through her labor while also navigating your own needs and experience at this time

  • postpartum support in bonding, infant care, feeding choices and transition support and local resources

  • sibling care during any phase of the process where it may be necessary

*needs regarding adoption scenarios vary greatly, so please reach out to talk about what support you feel you need- All support is/can be a mixture of in person or phone text/email etc