Working with a Doula

“A Mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human to do the impossible…”

Marion C. Garretty

What is a Doula?

The original meaning of doula is women’s servant.  Women have been serving others in childbirth for centuries.  A doula is a professional trained in childbirth who will provide emotional, physical, and educational support throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

What should I expect?

My doula service includes a complimentary meet and greet, up to three prenatal visits, support through text and phone calls, 24/7 on call commitment starting at 38 weeks until birth, a postpartum visit, and texting support throughout postpartum.

 

During our prenatal visits, we will build relationship and discuss your hopes, concerns, and preferences for labor and birth.  I will provide you with evidence birth education and resources.  We will discuss the stages of labor, comfort measures, interventions, and other birth-related topics to help you feel prepared and supported.  

 

I will be on call during your early labor.   When you reach active labor, I will support you at the hospital, home, or birth center.  I will stay with you until you and your baby are settled comfortably after birth.  During the first few weeks after birth, I will offer a postpartum visit where I can give support, practical help and mentoring.  During your postpartum period I will be available by text for support and to answer questions as you settle into your new role as a parent. Postpartum doula packages are also available for extra hands on support.  

Ready for Support During Birth?

A birth doula offers the calm, continuous support you need during labor and delivery.

Looking for Extra Support After Baby Arrives?

A postpartum doula provides compassionate support to help you navigate the early days with confidence, rest, and reassurance.

Did you Know?

People are often surprised to hear that you can pay for birth doula care using your Health Savings Account (HSA) or your Flexible Spending Account (FSA). In fact, under the IRS regulations, you can pay for 100% of a doula’s fee out of your HSA or FSA account!

 

To be legally compliant, you must receive a receipt/invoice from your doula and have your doctor sign a “Letter of Medical Necessity.” You can find this letter of medical necessity here.

 

Another suggestion to help pay for your Doula expenses is to list this under your birth registry and give your friends and family the opportunity to give towards your birth support.

 

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What Client's Have to Say

Schedule a Meet & Greet

As a doula, my mission is to support you through your birthing experience. It is important that we start to build the trust that will allow me to act as your advocate as you welcome new life into the world.

I Invite you to schedule a call so we can get to know each other.

I look forward to meeting you.