"Our expectations were exceeded beyond measure. From the educational meetings to her applying counter-pressure techniques during our 40 hour, unmedicated (!!!) labor, Dara was incredible and absolutely indispensable."- Gloria
I would love to support you on this journey towards bringing your child into the world. As your birth doula, my role is to provide you with continuous uninterrupted support throughout your labor. Our relationship begins during your pregnancy and I will help you approach your birth with confidence.
I have an understanding of the emotions and physiology of labor as well as the ability to remain calm and objective. I look forward to supporting you work towards your ideal birth experience. I can also provide guidance in making informed decisions if challenges arise. I strive to provide a sense of relaxation during labor using techniques such as soothing touch, positioning, massage, and other comfort measures. I am independent and self-employed. As your doula, I am working for you, not your caregiver or hospital.
Every family's needs are different and there are four doula packages for you to choose from.
The fee for birth doula services ranges from $1,000 to $2,000 and is arranged as follows:
-50% retainer fee once I am selected as your doula. To provide quality care, I only commit to three families per month and this retainer allows me to secure my 24/7 on-call availability before your due date.
-Remaining balance due by the 37th week of your pregnancy.
-Two prenatal visits in your home
-Assistance creating an Individualized Birth Plan
-Unlimited communication during pregnancy via text, phone, or email to answer questions
-Professional referrals and resources provided as needed
-24/7 availability starting two weeks prior to your estimated due date
-Continuous labor support
-Lending library
-Follow-up with one postpartum visit in your home
-Two prenatal visits in your home
-Assistance creating an Individualized Birth Plan
-Unlimited communication during pregnancy via text, phone, or email to answer questions
-Private Childbirth Education Class
-Professional referrals and resources provided as needed
-24/7 availability starting two weeks prior to your estimated due date
-Continuous labor support
-Lending library
-Follow-up with one postpartum visit in your home
*In addition to the standard services, this package includes a private childbirth education class
-Two prenatal visits in your home
-Assistance creating an Individualized Birth Plan
-Unlimited communication during pregnancy via text, phone, or email to answer questions
-Private Childbirth Education Class
-Professional referrals and resources provided as needed
-24/7 availability starting two weeks prior to your estimated due date
-Continuous labor support
-Lending library
-10 hours of postpartum doula support
*In addition to the standard services, this package includes childbirth education and postpartum doula support
This package is for families that are comfortable without having in-person support during labor. You will get the same level of preparation through our prenatal meetings, but support during your birth will be done virtually.
-Two virtual prenatal visits that include childbirth education
-Assistance creating an Individualized Birth Plan
-Unlimited communication during pregnancy via text, phone, or email to answer questions
-Professional referrals and resources provided as needed
-Continuous virtual labor support via videoconferencing and telephone
-Follow-up with one virtual postpartum visit
*The prenatal and postpartum visits can take place in your home for an additional travel fee
Gift cards available by clicking the link below.
There are also options such as myregistry.com and babylist.com that make it easy to add doula services to your baby shower registry.
Dara the Birth Doula
Serving Philadelphia & South Jersey
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