BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE:
One complimentary 1-hour consultation/interview appointment to ask questions, get to know me and decide if I would be a good fit for you as a doula. VIRTUAL CONSULT DURING COVID-19 ON GOOGLE MEETS
Two prenatal appointments arranged during normal business hours (Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm) but may be subject to cancellation and rescheduling due to other clients’ births. If an evening or weekend meeting is needed, an additional fee of $150 will be collected at the time of scheduling said appointment. These meetings will clarify birth preferences, review of birth plan, discuss birth concerns or beliefs and develop strategies to help create your desired birth experience.
Phone & email support during pregnancy and the initial postpartum period.
Continuous emotional, physical and informational support at your home, birth center and/or hospital from early active labor until 1-2 hours postpartum; this could include:
Labor Support:
Birth Bag Supplies*:
Birth Photography:
I am also happy to offer birth photography to capture your precious birthing moments along your journey for an additional fee. Please know that your needs as a laboring mom come first. If picking up a camera hinder this priority, pictures will not be taken until I have a free hand (if you chose to hire me for both doula services as well as birth photography services, we will discuss these priorities during our prenatal appointments. Please see tab above for Birth Photography portfolio.)
Please contact me to discuss current fee schedule.
If additional visits are requested during the postpartum period, an hourly rate of $85 will be added.
One complimentary 1-hour consultation/interview appointment to ask questions, get to know me and decide if I would be a good fit for you as a doula. VIRTUAL CONSULT DURING COVID-19 ON GOOGLE MEETS
Two prenatal appointments arranged during normal business hours (Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm) but may be subject to cancellation and rescheduling due to other clients’ births. If an evening or weekend meeting is needed, an additional fee of $150 will be collected at the time of scheduling said appointment. These meetings will clarify birth preferences, review of birth plan, discuss birth concerns or beliefs and develop strategies to help create your desired birth experience.
Phone & email support during pregnancy and the initial postpartum period.
Continuous emotional, physical and informational support at your home, birth center and/or hospital from early active labor until 1-2 hours postpartum; this could include:
Labor Support:
- Emotional encouragement and reassurance.
- Breathing, visualization and relaxation techniques.
- Positioning and movement suggestions and assistance.
- Massage and counter pressure.
- The use of Birth Bag* supplies.
- Gathering needed information for decision-making.
- Effective communication for informative collaboration with medical staff.
- Lactation assistance.
Birth Bag Supplies*:
- Soothing lighting for calming ambience
- Elle TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) unit (I typically leave this with you at our second prenatal appointment for your use in early labor)
- Various Rebozos for use during pregnancy as well as during labor (along with the knowledge of positions and techniques with the Rebozo/Use of the Rebozo from first prenatal meeting into labor.)
- Hot and Cold Packs
- Sound machine to achieve a peaceful and serene environment
- Massage Lotion and Massage oil (we will review the scents prior to labor)
- Fanning devices
- And Much More!
- One 1 hour postpartum visit to discuss the birth and resolve feeding or other newborn care questions.
- Backup doula in case I am unable to attend your birth due to illness or unplanned emergencies.
- Service area within a 30 minute radius of Los Gatos, CA. (exceptions can be made!)
Birth Photography:
I am also happy to offer birth photography to capture your precious birthing moments along your journey for an additional fee. Please know that your needs as a laboring mom come first. If picking up a camera hinder this priority, pictures will not be taken until I have a free hand (if you chose to hire me for both doula services as well as birth photography services, we will discuss these priorities during our prenatal appointments. Please see tab above for Birth Photography portfolio.)
Please contact me to discuss current fee schedule.
If additional visits are requested during the postpartum period, an hourly rate of $85 will be added.