Birth Doula Services Fee

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 The fee for birth doula services ranges from $1,000-$1,250 and is arranged as follows:

-50% retainer fee once I am selected as your doula. To provide quality care, I only commit to three mothers 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.

• Initial introductory meeting at an agreed upon location to get to know one another which is free of charge.
• Two prenatal visits - Our first meeting will focus on discussing the desires for your birth. Our second visit will review any goals that you have set and address any fears/concerns that may be present. We also practice comfort techniques and birthing positions.
• Assistance creating an Individualized Birth Plan.
• Continued communication during pregnancy via text, phone, or email to answer questions. (Response time within 24 hours unless I am attending another birth. I will be sure to notify you via text if I am with a laboring mother.)
• Professional referrals and resources provided as needed. 
• 24/7 On Call availability starting two weeks prior to your estimated due date.
• Uninterrupted support in your home, birth center, or hospital throughout labor and delivery.
• Ongoing assistance for one to two hours after birth, including breastfeeding support.
• Follow-up with one postpartum visit in your home.

-Gift cards available 

-There are options such as myregistry.com and babylist.com that make it easy to add doula services to your baby shower registry

-Payment plans and sliding scale fees may be available for low-income families

-Discount for first responders and military families

-Travel fee may apply

There are three available options for Postpartum Doula Services: :

(1) Care can be provided at an hourly rate of $35. Shifts are completed at a minimum of four hours per visit and payment is due at the end of each day.

(2) Many families benefit from an initial services package for $500 that can be scheduled in one of the following three ways:

• 2 Overnight Shifts
• 14.5 Daytime Hours 
• 1 Overnight + 7.5 Daytime Hours

(3) Overnight postpartum support is provided at a flat fee of $250

• Emotional support and guidance
• Breastfeeding/bottle feeding support
• Newborn care support including diapering, first bath, sleep solutions, baby-wearing
• Food preparation and light meals
• Grocery shopping 
• Light housekeeping (laundry, dishes, etc)
• Accompaniment to appointments, support groups, etc.
• Referrals as needed
• Overnight care

-Gift cards available and services can be added to your baby shower registry

-Payment plans and sliding scale fees may be available for low-income families

-Discount for first responders and military families

-Travel fee may apply

Your private breastfeeding education session is two hours in length. The cost is:

• $95 when purchased individually
• $75 in conjunction with any doula services

This individualized support session  where I will observe a feeding and answer any questions you may have is arranged as follows: 

• $40 per hour for new clients 
• $30 per hour for families with doula services

-All breastfeeding support services include one week of phone/email support to answer any follow-up questions you may have.