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I offer discounted Childbirth Classes

I am a trained labor assistant (ALACE; 2006, ToLabor; 2009)

I am also a certified Childbirth Educator with ALACE
(a 2 year course of study)

I have attended births since 1998.

two prenatal and two postnatal appointments to each client

 support throughout your labor and postpartum

I am available during business hours for any questions you may have

I am “on call” 24/7 from two weeks on either side of your EDD

The certified doula is trained to deliver emotional support from home to hospital, ease the transition into the hospital environment, and be there through changing hospital shifts and alternating provider schedules. The doula serves as an advocate, labor coach, and information source to give the mother and her partner the added comfort of additional support throughout the entire labor. There are a variety of titles used by women offering these kinds of services such as "birth assistant," "labor support specialist" and "doula".

 

See:
What is a Doula?

Dads and Doulas

 

My Services

My services begin with two meetings. These are suited to each couple and include but are not limited to informal talks about your desires for your birth, preparing a birth plan, or two-three abbreviated childbirth education classes (this is your choice, based on your individual needs).

Also included: Labor support by telephone and in your home, continuous labor support in the birthplace, until one hour of postpartum support immediately following the delivery of your baby, and one to two postpartum visits depending on your personal preference. From your 37th week until your baby's birth, on I am on call and available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Before that time, I return all voicemail and email in a timely manner and can be reached 24/7 by cell phone for questions and emergencies.

Insurance Reimbursement

In many cases, insurance will reimburse some or all of the cost of doula support or Certified Childbirth Education Classes. I will provide you with information about how to request insurance reimbursement for doula services, an invoice and a receipt to file with your insurance company.Sometimes a letter to your insurance company is all that is needed.

My Fees

I charge a flat rate of $450 for my services as your doula, which includes all of the services outlines above. Discounts are available in many circumstances. Please don't let cost be the determining factor, ASK!

Operation Special Delivery for Military Families: You can request me as your OSD doula!