Birth Doula Support (Deposit)
The mainstream approach to birth and postpartum in the United States leaves most families feeling underprepared and unsupported. As a doula, my sole directive is to help you confidently navigate this incredible journey on your terms.
The reported benefits of hiring a doula include:
Improved emotional and physical recovery from birth
Reduced likelihood of unwanted Cesareans
Reduced likelihood of unwanted medications and intervention
Increased satisfaction with the overall birth experience
As your birth doula, I provide you with weekly prenatal visits starting around 34- to 35-weeks gestation, continuous labor & delivery support, and 1 postpartum visit—all for the flat-rate fee of $4,000.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a 50% deposit for Alaya Birth’s Birth Doula Support services. This is to be paid AFTER you have completed a consultation with me, and we have agreed to work together. Please do not add this item to your cart unless this is the case.
How It Works & What’s Included
Weekly Prenatal Visits: Questions? Concerns? A little hands-on support preparing for birth? Weekly prenatal visits are included in your birth support package, and is a great way to build trust and rapport before your upcoming delivery. While a variety of topics and activities may arise (i.e. childbirth overview, birth plan, labor prep activities, and practicing coping skills), our prenatal visits will be catered to you and your family’s specific needs. Prenatal visits will last approximately 1-hour, and occur on a weekly basis starting around 34- to 35-weeks gestation until birth.
Unlimited Support: I am available via phone, text, and email to provide you with emotional and information support regarding anything birth-related that may arise.
On-Call Period: I go “on-call” for you starting 2-weeks prior to your estimated due date (EDD). During this time, I am prepared to provide you with continuous, in-person labor support at a moment’s notice, and you may access me 24/7 via phone and text. Once I have joined you, I remain by your side until after baby is born, and provide you with immediate golden-hour and lactation support.
Postpartum Visit: Lasting approximately 2-hours, our postpartum visit occurs in-home after you have returned from the hospital or birth center (or you have had a few days to settle-in after your home birth). The goal of this visit is to help you process the birth experience and provide you with any additional assistance or resources you may need to get your early postpartum period off to a good start.
Holistic & Complimentary Practices: Your body knows exactly what it needs to do to bring your baby earth-side. I believe that holistic and complimentary practices are an empowering way to support your body’s natural process. Whether it’s with Spinning Babies®, HypnoBirthing®, nutritional support, reiki, or perineal (vaginal) steaming—we can incorporate such practices into our visits. Additional fees may apply.
Complimentary [M]otherboard Membership: [M]otherboard is an online and mobile app that puts evidence-based research at your fingertips and allows us to easily collaborate as you build your birth plan. As a [M]otherboard Partner, I am able to provide you with a 10% discount off your 1-year access.
Bundle & Save: In my experience, optimal satisfaction and healing comes from an holistic approach. That’s why you’ll receive special discounts when you book multiple services.