BIRTH DOULA SERVICES

 

Prenatal Period

 

We will meet with you several times in the prenatal period to discuss your birth plan, goals, fears and concerns.  We will also help you apply what you learned in prenatal classes to your own birth, as well as including any additional tips we may have.  Baby care and breastfeeding information is provided. 

 

We are available to you by phone/text and email 24hrs a day from contract signing until one year after the birth to discuss any concerns or questions you may have. 

 

In Labor

 

Please call your Primary Doula when you think you are in labour.  This will help her prepare to meet you.  Please note that she may require up to an hour or more to get to you after you call. 

 

Back-Up Support

 

We do work as part of the Doula community; therefore, we have access to back-up support if needed.  Please contact your Primary Doula first and then she will make the arrangements if/when back-up is needed.  In the event you require the assistance of back-up, your primary Doula will try her best to remain available by phone for any additional consultation.

 

What your Primary Doula can do for you

 

Your Primary Doula will:

1.  Help you create your birth plan, and follow it to the best of her ability.  This will be used as a guideline throughout your labor and changes can be made at ANY time depending upon your wishes during labor.

2. Draw on her knowledge and experience to provide emotional support and physical comfort.

3. Help get the information you need to make an informed decision

4. Discuss your concerns and options with you.

 

Providing Support:

 

Your Primary Doula:

1. Support both you and your partner throughout labor (the first 12 hours from her arrival time is included, with the remaining hours till birth billed at $25/hour).

2. Make suggestions for labor progress.

3. Help with relaxation, massage, positioning, and other comfort techniques.

4. Work with you and your partner as a team.

5. Provide a record of your labor & birth experience upon request.

 

What your Doula cannot do

 

1. She will not give any medication.

2. She will not transport clients, in her vehicle, no matter the circumstance.

3. She will not make decisions, or speak to hospital staff on your behalf regarding decision-making.

4. She will not be performing clinical tasks (i.e.: checking blood pressure, checking fetal heart rates, or doing vaginal exams to check dilation– Note: these things can be done upon request by the Monatrice)

 

Post-Partum

 

1. She can help to initiate Breastfeeding within the first hour of delivery, when possible.

2. She will stay with you and your family for up to 2 hours after the birth of your baby.

 

Home Visitation:

 

Your Primary Doula will try to visit within 3 days of your release from the hospital and generally visit with you once more, around 6- 8 weeks postpartum.  Any further visitation would be available upon request.

 

Phone Contact:

 

Your Primary Doula is available to take your calls until approximately one year after the birth to answer any related questions.  Any medical questions should to be relayed to your health care provider.

 

The Fee for Doula Services is $800.00 - $1,000.00 and is based on your individual needs and wishes.

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After the first TWELVE-HOURS of labor support, the hourly fee will be $25.00 per hour until birth (the time from birth through the immediate postpartum time is included in the original package fee)

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A Deposit of half the full fee  will be received upon signing this contract, to secure your slot on our calendar. (If you have a provable finanical hardship, a workable payment plan can be discussed.) The remainder will be paid as a post-dated check, dated for your due date.

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ALL CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO JENNIFER L. MOYER

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