Doula services include two prenatal meetings, attendance at birth & delivery, and one postpartum visit.

prenatal Meetings

In addition to our initial interview, these two prenatal meetings will take place at your home to build familiarity and comfortability. We will discuss ideal birth plans, preferred comfort measures, expectations, and possible outcomes. Our first meeting will happen preferably early on in your pregnancy so we can discuss any questions and you get full access to my knowledge and resources throughout your pregnancy. The second meeting will happen during the third trimester as you begin to think through birth plans and treatments. 

Birth Attendance 

When I am your doula, I am on-call at 38 weeks until your baby makes their debut. Since labor and babies are unpredictable, I will be available if your baby wants to make an early appearance or if they want to make us wait a little longer. I will be in contact with you as early as you go into labor and meet you at your birth place of choice. My job is provide continuous support throughout the stages of labor and after delivery to help with the first feeding or any other needs that occur. During this time, I am available for whatever each family needs, from facilitating skin to skin interaction to protecting your space so you & your partner can have some alone time with your new bundle of joy. I have seen the benefits of using aromatherapy for labor and delivery & provide this service if wanted. I only use Young Living Essential Oils because of their seed to seal promise of 100% natural grade oil.

Postpartum 

My services include one postpartum visit and is usually scheduled during the first or second week after birth. At this meeting, I will be there to assist with breastfeeding, bathing, scheduling, and transitions; whatever is needed of me. I will also provide your family with a birth story so you can remember this special day. If needed, I can return for additional postpartum visits at an additional cost.

Limitations to my services

DONA International Standards and Certification apply to emotional and physical support only. DONA International certified doulas do not perform clinical or medical tasks such as taking blood pressure or temperature, fetal heart tone checks, vaginal examinations or postpartum clinical care.