Vintage

No Obligation Consultation

This is a chance for you to discover if I am the right doula for you: both my personality and my experience. During this meeting you may have several questions that you want to ask me about my training, philosophy and the services I provide. I am enthusiastic about giving you all the information you need to choose the doula that is right for you.

Prenatal Meetings

If, after our consultation you think that I am the right doula for you, we will schedule more prenatal meetings to discuss your birth plan and generally become more acquainted with one another. I usually meet with my clients two to three times before the birth of their baby. Partners are welcome at all prenatal meetings!

Phone & Email Support

Between visits, if you feel like you need someone to talk to about your pregnancy or impending birth, you are welcome to contact me via phone or email. Some women want ideas to overcome pregnancy discomforts. Many clients find that they use me as a sounding board when something concerns them and they don't know if they want to "bother" their care provider or not. Then again, sometimes you just need someone to vent to about your pregnancy and I'm happy to be that person!

Resource Lending

I provide a wide variety of resources such as books, cds/dvds, and birthing balls. I check all of these resources out for your home use so that you can gather information, practice positions, and relax in the comfort of your own home.

Labor & Birth Support

Simply put, I will be there from the time that you feel you need me until after the baby is born. I am on-call for you 24/7. My job is to meet your needs during labor. I assist you and your partner by showing you relaxation and comfort techniques, positive emotional support, running interference with visitors, filling everyone's basic needs (food, drinks, bathroom breaks, etc), helping you acquire additional information about interventions if they become necessary, and generally just making sure your labor and birth go as smoothly as possible. If you don't have a partner or your partner is not going to be involved with the birth, you can expect that I will give you all the one-on-one support that you will need. I work to ensure that we follow your birth plan as much as possible and that you have a positive birthing experience.

Postpartum Visit

After the birth of your baby, I would like to visit you once you and your new family are settled at home (anywhere from a few days to a few weeks after the birth). This is a great opportunity for us to discuss your birth and debrief together. It is also nice to get the perspective of a doula on what took place as most mothers don't remember all of the events of their labor. At this meeting I will provide a feedback sheet so that I can ensure that I met your needs during labor and birth.

My Fees

For the services outlined above, my fee is $650. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required upfront to reserve your birth on my calendar. I believe that every woman deserves a doula regardless of their financial status, so if my fee seems uncomfortable to you, please let me know at our consultation and we can discuss ways to accommodate your budget.