Labor DOULA SUPPORT
$2400
CONSULTATION: One (free) virtual meeting before contracts are signed to meet and get to know each other.
PRENATAL: At least one prenatal visit in our office (approx. 2 -3 hours). We will discuss: health history, labor & delivery preferences, creating a birth preference list, and exercises. The 2nd prenatal is typically in-home and covers comfort measures you may wish to use during labor, goals for labor and bonding, and any other concerns you and your partner have. We can also review the foundations for breastfeeding if you desire and plan for us to support you during initial latch. Basic Doula service includes 2 pre-natal meetings at the client's discretion.
LABOR SUPPORT: We provide labor support from the time you call us to attend your labor until after your baby is born (including breastfeeding/feeding help if you like). We use birth balls and peanut balls and can provide hands on comfort measures such as massage, and offer a variety of positions for labor and delivery. Photography; we are thrilled to take random shots during labor and delivery with your camera/phone, but our priority will be supporting you. There are excellent professional birth photographers in Central Ohio.
POSTPARTUM: We will remain with you 1 to 2 hours after birth. A postpartum visit will be arranged at your convenience, generally 2 days to 2 weeks after your birth, and will occur in-home. We will review the birth notes and observations made during labor and delivery. This is a great opportunity to ask any questions and review anything you did not understand or are concerned about.
Lactation/Feeding Support: Labor support includes one in-home or hospital lactation/feeding support visit and one follow up visit as needed.
PHONE, TEXT & EMAIL SUPPORT: Throughout your pregnancy and after the birth we are available 24/7 for phone and web support. We consider ourselves "on-call" from the day you sign the contract.
BACK-UP DOULA: You will have a back-up Doula available. in cases of illness or emergency. You will have a trained/certified Doula to attend you. You always have the opportunity to meet with the back-up.
Scheduled c-section: option for partial refund for c-sections scheduled prior to 37 weeks.
POSTPARTUM DOULA SUPPORt
CONSULTATION: One (free) virtual meeting before contracts are signed to meet and get to know each other.
A Postpartum Doula serves the woman and her family in the home after Labor from birth up to about 2-3 months of age. We make sure all your needs are met: Safety, Security, Food, Shelter. We do this by enabling the mother to sleep, shower, and rest by caring for you, your child/children, and supporting you in your feeding/ sleep choices. We offer emotional, physical, and logistical support. We will prepare food for your family, and even grocery shop for you if desired. We will do light housekeeping like picking up, vacuuming, dusting, dishes, and laundry. We are an extra, trained, set of eyes to support you through your postpartum period, providing referrals and activities as needed to support the mother, partner, and children's physical and mental health. Additionally, we offer night time support (6 hour shifts) to ease the family in their transition home. Overnight Shifts must be booked well in advance.
Package Name | Price | Duration | Zoom Consult | Zoom Prenatal | Daytime Shifts/week | Overnignt Shifts/week | Option to extend to 12 weeks (at contract signing) with $50 discount |
Daytime Care Package | $1,500 | 6 weeks | Primary and Backup Doula | Primary Doula Only | 2 | None | Yes |
Overnight Care Package | $2,000 | 6 weeks | Primary and Backup Doula | Primary Doula Only | None | 1 | Yes |
Postpartum Care Package 1 | $3,500 | 6 weeks | Primary and Backup Doula | Day and Night Doula | 2 | 1 | Yes |
Postpartum Care Package 2 | $6,200 | 6 weeks | Primary and Backup Doula | Day and Night Doula | 3 | 2 | No, but you can add PCP1 |
Night Nanny Package 1 | $6,550 | 6 weeks | Primary and Backup Doula | Primary Doula Only | None | 3 | No |
Night Nanny Package 2 | $10,900 | 12 weeks | Primary and Backup Doula | Primary Doula Only | None | 3 for 6 weeks, 2 for 6 weeks | No |
“Prepare and Repair”
Pregnancy/Postpartum Only SUPPORT
$1200
CONSULTATION: One (free) virtual meeting before contracts are signed to meet and get to know each other. This service is with one doula and an assigned back-up.
PHONE, TEXT & EMAIL SUPPORT: Throughout your pregnancy and after the birth for 6 weeks we are available for phone and web support. We consider ourselves "on-call" from the day you sign the contract.
Prenatal: 3 prenatals
A prenatal visit in our office (or virtual) (approx. 2 hours). We will discuss: health history, labor & delivery preferences, creating a birth preference list, comfort measures you wish to use during labor, goals for labor and bonding, and any other concerns you and your partner have. We will make a referral and resource list.
A prenatal visit in our office or your home (or virtual) (approx. 2 hours). We talk about your plans for postpartum, infant care, and feeding. We can also review the foundations for lactation if you desire and plan for us to support you nursing/feeding. We will also review your birth preferences.
A Prenatal visit in your home (approx. 2 hours) At the 3rd meeting we can cover basic Comfort Measures for you and your birth companion. We’ll help you plan to use your space in early labor or for home birth. Discuss when and how to transfer to hospital. We will do a final review of your birth preferences and review your postpartum preferences.
Postpartum: 3 postpartums
In Home Postpartum (approx 1-2 hours) where we process your birth story and answer any questions. address any concerns.
In Home Postpartum (2 hours) where we provide feeding support, basic logistics, and infant care as needed.
In Home Postpartum (2 hours) where we identify continuing needs and appropriate referrals, review any parenting questions, and troubleshoot a “new normal” plan.