BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE | $600-$1400

I believe all parents-to-be should have access to professional birth support, which is why I offer my services on a sliding scale.

Tier 1: $1400

Tier 2: $1000

Tier 3: $600

Tier 4: Please let me know if these payment options are not feasible for you without causing financial hardship. I am happy to work out a payment amount and schedule that works for you.

Sasha, Myla (10), and new baby Margot. Shared with permission.

 
 

  • Complementary first meeting, usually over Zoom, so we can get to know each other

  • Two prenatal meetings to discuss what to expect during labor, birth, and the early postpartum period; to help you understand what your options will be and support you in creating your birth preferences; to answer any questions or concerns; and most importantly, to hear what’s on your mind as your birth approaches

  • On call for you 24/7 beginning at 38 weeks until baby is born

  • Regular contact with you during early labor, joining you when you’d like me there - at your home, or at the hospital/birth center - your choice

  • Physical comfort, emotional support, and information to help you in make decisions that keep you feeling empowered throughout your birth experience

  • Remain with you for at least one to two hours postpartum to assist with initiating breastfeeding and address other postpartum questions and needs

  • One postpartum visit at your home to process your birth and answer newborn care questions

Plus:

  • As much communication as you’d like throughout your pregnancy

  • Education including stages and phases of labor, labor positions, counter pressure techniques, breathing and relaxation techniques, non-medical pain-relief options, and more

  • Health, nutrition, and well-being education and tips

  • Encouragement, reassurance, and guidance

  • Recommendations on other support and resources in the community

  • Support for your partner, or any other people on your birth team to ensure they are able to play an active role in labor and birth

  • Encouragement to use your voice to ask questions and speak up for your individual birth goals

  • My friendship and support as a fellow parent forever

 

Sliding scale q&A

Why offer a sliding scale?

I believe all parents-to-be deserve the support of a doula in planning for and experiencing their births. For some, planning for a doula is an expected cost, budgeted for in pregnancy. For some, that cost requires some saving and sacrifice. And for others, the cost makes doula services prohibitive.

I do not believe cost should be the deciding factor in a person’s ability to access doula care. This is why I offer my services on a sliding scale. A sliding scale is a tool for equity and economic justice, allowing those who are financially able to pay full price for services, those who would be making a sacrifice to pay less, and those who are experiencing financial hardship to pay the least.

To learn more about the idea behind Sliding Scales, see this really informative piece from Alexis J. Cunningfolk of Worts & Cunning Apothecary in Sacramento, CA.

How do you decide which tier I will be in?

Sliding Scales are founded on trust, just as our relationship as doula and birthing person will be. I trust that you know your economic reality, and therefore leave the decision for your payment amount to you. I will never ask you for income verification.

How can I decide which tier I will be in?

To help you understand where you fall on the Sliding Scale, see The Green Bottle visual below, created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk www.wortsandcunning.com.

 
 

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