you need to know"-Ina May Gaskin
desire. I provide physical and emotional support as well as education and help navigating
the policies and procedures of hospital birth. I support the mother and her family as they
make the decisions for their birth that are best for them. I support families in hospital, birth
center and home birth.
Included in the birth package are:
- Initial meeting to see if we make a good fit since it is very important that you are
comfortable with everyone attending your birth. - 2 prenatal visits so that you can get familiar with me and I with your wants, needs
and expectations as you prepare for this new baby. - Handouts covering a range of topics from pregnancy, testing and laboring to
feeding, infant care , screening, vaccinations and many other topics. - Personal support by phone or email for any questions you may have or if you just
need an ear to listen to your concerns! - Assistance with writing a birth plan
- Assistance with making a belly cast if you wish.
- I have an extensive library of books on pregnancy and birth you may borrow from.
- 24 hour "on-call" availability starting at 37 weeks gestation.
- Immediate assistance upon the onset of labor, or when you choose to call me. I will
come to you when you are ready and I do not leave until approx 1-2 hours after the
birth of the baby. I like to make sure mom is fed and has a bath and has a chance
to nurse the baby and generally get settled as a new family before I leave. - 1 post partum visit to help you adjust to this new time in your life, help with
breastfeeding and time to review your birth experience with you and answer any
questions you may have, including referrals for Post Partum Doulas and Lactation
Consultants if needed. - I work in partnership with 2 DONA Certified doulas in a back up arrangement.
You are welcome to meet them as well. Elizabeth Boyce & Brenda Shumway.
My fee for this service is $500.00
1/2 down upon hiring me as your doula and the balance due by 38 weeks or at
the birth. Please call, even if the fee is out of your price range. I am committed
that every woman has a doula that wants one. If financial arrangements can't be
made, I can refer you to low cost or doulas- in- training offering pro-bono
services.
Private Lamaze Childbirth Education classes $125.00
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Post Partum Doula services provided by Brenda Shumway,cd(dona)
$25/hour in 4 & 8 hour increments.
Night Nanny Doula Service 10:00pm - 6:00am (call for fees)
Ante-Partum Doula services for mammas on bedrest $25/hour 4
hour increments.
In home breastfeeding counseling 2hour consult $60
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