Birth Doulas

Service Description

2 prenatal visits – these visits may be in the home, at a provider’s office, or even to accompany you to a birthing class! Unlimited availability via call, text, or email throughout the pregnancy and up to three months postpartum Support in choosing a care provider aligned with your birthing goals Support in choosing the right birthing location for you and your birth Collaboration in creation of a birth plan On-call from 38 weeks until your baby’s birthday Arrival in early-active labor when your hospital or provider would not take you on yet Support you at home to keep you comfortable and assured Provide massage and position suggestions to you during birth to optimize your pelvic opening for baby to engage Education for breathing techniques for every stage of birth Provide support and guidance to your birth partner so they can rest, eat, get questions answered, support you physically and emotionally, and transition into parenthood with confidence Organize transfer to hospital or birthing center Provide critical knowledge of hospital protocols and certain procedures to allow you full confidence in your choices Advocate your birth preferences throughout the birthing process Provide education and space for you if interventions are being suggested that you don’t agree with or need time to discuss Continuous care for you during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum Help to clarify and explain medical terms and options Lactation support (if desired) with skin-to-skin right after birth 1 or more postpartum visits a few days after birth