Birth Services and Fees
SERVICES: When you select me as your Birth Doula, I am committed to helping you and your partner have a memorable birth experience. I am here to help whether you have a vaginal or caesarean birth; whether you want to go fully natural or wish to have an epidural as soon as possible! I am here to support your decisions. I am also here to help with the transition of adding a new member to your family.
BIRTH PACKAGE :
Initial Consultation- Complimentary- A get to know you visit and I will answer your questions regarding having a doula for your birth.
Minimum of 2 Prenatal Visits- Lasting about an hour each. This is so we can become comfortable with each other. We can review your birth plan, go over pain management techniques and discuss any concerns you may have. As an optional visit , I am happy to do a casting of your belly if you are interested :) It is a great way to remember the size and shape of your baby belly. There is an additional charge of $40 to cover supplies for this project. (Casting materials and vaseline!) A belly cast takes about 1.5-2 hours to complete. I dont 'decorate' the cast just help with the creation of it.
Labour and Birth- I am here for you from the moment you need me. Whether that be from the first contraction at home or when you are ready to head to the hospital (I am also available for homebirth). I will support the mother and her partner through the entire labour and remain for up to 2 hours after to help with immediate postpartum needs.
Postpartum Visit- I usually like to do a quick visit within 24 hours as well as one within a week of birth. To see how the mother is doing, offer breastfeeding support and offer an ear for any questions or conerns she may have. I am still available to the mother after the birth for questions and post partum support as needed.
Unlimited phone and email support from the moment you hire me through to the weeks following birth. I will be on call 24/7 from 3 weeks before your due date until your baby is born.
Fee
For my birth package I charge $500. The first half is due upon hiring me at our first prenatal visit. The other half is due two weeks before your due date.
Refund Policy
I do understand that occasionally a refund may be necessary due to pregnancy complications, preterm birth or other reasons. The initial half payment is non-refundable and covers my time and scheduling conflicts. If you no longer need my services before our second prenatal visit, the initial fee is forfeited and I wish you the best during your birth. I would still be happy to cast your belly, if that is something you are interested in, as part of the fee you have already paid as well as offer email and phone support for any questions I am able to answer. If I am unable to attend your birth unexpectedly, I will do my best to have a back up doula available to you. I will have this information available to you prior to birth and possibly be able to arrange a meeting for you with the back up. You would pay no fee to her as I would take care of that out of the fees you had already paid. It is up to the mother to contact me when she is in labour and will not be my fault if she neglects to contact me before the baby is born.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT:
I am also able to offer postpartum support (schedule permitting) to the mother and her family.
Things I am able to help with are:
-Breastfeeding Support
-Light Housekeeping
-Cooking/Baking
-Grocery Shopping
-Child Minding
- An extra pair of hands pretty much anywhere needed!
My fees for postpartum services are $20/hour. Postpartum support is a great shower gift to give to a new (or experienced) mom.
BELLY CASTING
This is a great way to remember the shape and size of your pregnant belly:) Its simple and fun to do.
Doula Clients- Fee $40
Non-Doula Clients- Fee $100
BIRTH PACKAGE :
Initial Consultation- Complimentary- A get to know you visit and I will answer your questions regarding having a doula for your birth.
Minimum of 2 Prenatal Visits- Lasting about an hour each. This is so we can become comfortable with each other. We can review your birth plan, go over pain management techniques and discuss any concerns you may have. As an optional visit , I am happy to do a casting of your belly if you are interested :) It is a great way to remember the size and shape of your baby belly. There is an additional charge of $40 to cover supplies for this project. (Casting materials and vaseline!) A belly cast takes about 1.5-2 hours to complete. I dont 'decorate' the cast just help with the creation of it.
Labour and Birth- I am here for you from the moment you need me. Whether that be from the first contraction at home or when you are ready to head to the hospital (I am also available for homebirth). I will support the mother and her partner through the entire labour and remain for up to 2 hours after to help with immediate postpartum needs.
Postpartum Visit- I usually like to do a quick visit within 24 hours as well as one within a week of birth. To see how the mother is doing, offer breastfeeding support and offer an ear for any questions or conerns she may have. I am still available to the mother after the birth for questions and post partum support as needed.
Unlimited phone and email support from the moment you hire me through to the weeks following birth. I will be on call 24/7 from 3 weeks before your due date until your baby is born.
Fee
For my birth package I charge $500. The first half is due upon hiring me at our first prenatal visit. The other half is due two weeks before your due date.
Refund Policy
I do understand that occasionally a refund may be necessary due to pregnancy complications, preterm birth or other reasons. The initial half payment is non-refundable and covers my time and scheduling conflicts. If you no longer need my services before our second prenatal visit, the initial fee is forfeited and I wish you the best during your birth. I would still be happy to cast your belly, if that is something you are interested in, as part of the fee you have already paid as well as offer email and phone support for any questions I am able to answer. If I am unable to attend your birth unexpectedly, I will do my best to have a back up doula available to you. I will have this information available to you prior to birth and possibly be able to arrange a meeting for you with the back up. You would pay no fee to her as I would take care of that out of the fees you had already paid. It is up to the mother to contact me when she is in labour and will not be my fault if she neglects to contact me before the baby is born.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT:
I am also able to offer postpartum support (schedule permitting) to the mother and her family.
Things I am able to help with are:
-Breastfeeding Support
-Light Housekeeping
-Cooking/Baking
-Grocery Shopping
-Child Minding
- An extra pair of hands pretty much anywhere needed!
My fees for postpartum services are $20/hour. Postpartum support is a great shower gift to give to a new (or experienced) mom.
BELLY CASTING
This is a great way to remember the shape and size of your pregnant belly:) Its simple and fun to do.
Doula Clients- Fee $40
Non-Doula Clients- Fee $100