Birth Doula
How will I support you as your birth doula?
Assistance in gathering evidence-based information and constructing a ‘birth plan’ which is in line with your values
Help and advice on comfort measures during late pregnancy and labor
“On-call” support beginning two weeks before your due date, lasting until baby arrives.
Enhancing communication and understanding between family and medical team (whether in a hospital, birth center, or home) ~ my number one objective is to advocate for you and your needs
Opportunity to debrief labor and birth experience together afterwards
Referrals to the best pregnancy, birth and baby support services in your area
What Does this Service Include?
Initial, complimentary 15 min long phone call or in person meeting to get to know each other — usually in the second trimester, or whenever you contact me!
Three, 2 hour long meetings together (can happen in your home) with you and your birth partner
~ First meeting occurring during second or third trimester to discuss your pregnancy and postpartum plan.
~ Second meeting occurring between 32 - 34 weeks to discuss birth plan and learn about childbirth
~ Third meeting around 36 weeks to discuss comfort measures, positioning and finalize birth plan
On-call time begins two weeks before your due date and continues until baby is born
Continuous support during labor. I will arrive whenever you wish me to, and stay until baby is born. Either at your home, birth center, hospital, etc. Anywhere you need support, I will be there!
Constant communication and check-ins throughout the duration of your pregnancy — reach out at any time!
What will I NOT do as your birth doula?
Clinical tasks such as vaginal exams, heart rate and blood pressure monitoring, etc.
Make decisions on behalf of my clients
Project my own values onto my clients
Diagnose conditions
Try to take the place of the mother’s primary birth partner
Studies show that working with a doula dramatically reduces rates of emergency c-sections and other unplanned events during labor which can lead to trauma for mother, birth partner, baby and medical staff.
