DUE TO COVID19 I AM CURRENTLY ONLY OFFERING VIRTUAL BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM PLANNING SESSIONS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE A REFERRAL TO A BIRTH DOULA WHO IS OFFERING IN PERSON LABOR OR POSTPARTUM SUPPORT, PLEASE DO REACH OUT.
BIRTH DOULA CARE As a birth doula, I provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support to a birthing person (and their partner) during their labor and birth. I have completed birth doula training approved by DONA International and Doula Trainings International (DTI). For more about my experience and related training see:FAQ
I draw on my professional training, continuing education, knowledge, and experience to provide support and, as needed, facilitate communication with your care providers, helping you to advocate for yourself, to make sure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions as they arise in labor.
I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner and make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, soothing touch, positioning and other techniques for comfort. I am here to help!
SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL INVESMENT AND OFFERINGS: STANDARD BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE: $750.00 ENHANCED BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE: $900.00 STANDARD PRENATAL SUPPORT PACKAGE: $350.00 ENHANCED PRENATAL SUPPORT PACKAGE: $475.00 POSTPARTUM CARE: $25.00/hr (discounted rates for those booking more than 16 hours and/or who have hired me as a birth doula) POSTPARTUM PLANNING SESSION: $125.00
-STANDARD BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE- The following package is designed for those looking for prenatal, labor, and birth support.
BEFORE ONSET OF LABOR: Two prenatal visits, each one to two hours long. We will meet twice before labor, once if that is all that time allows, to become acquainted, to explore and discuss your priorities and any fears or concerns you may have, to create and/or review your birth plan and postpartum plan, and see how we might best work together. I also want to know your own best ways of coping with discomfort and fatigue and how you and your partner foresee working together. We will remain in touch by telephone and/or email. Prior to 38 weeks, I am available via phone Monday through Friday, 10AM - 5PM, and will respond to all emails and voicemail messages within 24 hours. My lending library, client resource list, and archive of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum articles are available to you. I always work with a back up doula.
WHEN LABOR BEGINS: Beginning at 38 weeks, I enter the on call period and am available via phone 24 hours/day. I prefer that you call me when you think you are in labor even if you do not yet need me. I can answer questions and make suggestions over the phone. We will decide if I should come right then or wait for further change. Please allow one hour plus travel time for me to reach you. We will decide where to meet - at your home or birthing place. I will remain with you throughout labor and birth providing emotional, physical, spiritual and informational support as needed for you and your birth partner(s).
AFTER BIRTH: I will remain with you for one to two hours after birth, until you are comfortable and your family is ready for quiet time together. I will be available by phone and email to answer questions about the birth of your baby. Within the first week postpartum, I will visit with you to see how you and your family are doing, to review the birth, and to offer any additional resources or support you may need.
INVESTMENT: $750.00
-ENHANCED BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE- The following package is designed for those looking for prenatal, labor, and birth support as well as additional reassurance and help with finding resources, problem solving, and emotional support during the fourth trimester (the three months after birth). This package includes everything that is a part of the standard birth doula package plus:
POSTPARTUM: Unlimited phone and email support throughout your fourth trimester.
INVESTMENT: $900.00
PRENATAL SUPPORT
-STANDARD PRENATAL SUPPORT PACKAGE- This package is designed for those looking for additional support during pregnancy only. This package is a good fit for those who are limited to how many people are permitted in a birth setting.
BEFORE ONSET OF LABOR: Three prenatal visits, each two hours long. Similar to the full birth doula package offered but without attendance of your labor and birth. We will meet to explore and discuss your priorities and any fears or concerns you may have, to create and/or review your birth plan and postpartum plan, and to review and practice comfort measures. I am available to help research and gather resources available to you in your local community such as support groups, childbirth education classes, lactation support, placenta encapsulation, childcare, etc. My lending library, client resource list, and archive of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum articles are available to you. I am available via phone Monday through Friday, 10AM - 5PM to answer any questions or concerns that may come up.
AFTER BIRTH: One postpartum visit. We can utilize this time to talk about your birth, your baby, the transition as a family, and questions or concerns you may have regarding feeding, infant care, or the postpartum period. As in the prenatal period, I am available to help research any additional resources you may want to draw upon.
INVESTMENT: $350.00
-ENHANCED PRENATAL SUPPORT PACKAGE- This package is designed for those looking for additional support during pregnancy and the postpartum period only. This package includes everything that is a part of the standard prenatal support package plus:
POSTPARTUM: Unlimited phone and email support throughout your fourth trimester to be utilized foradditional reassurance and help with finding resources, problem solving, and emotional support.
INVESTMENT: $475.00
POSTPARTUM DOULA CARE Each person and family has different needs that may change from day-to-day during the postpartum period. A postpartum session provides a check-in on how the last 24 hours has gone, formulation for a plan for the session, and can include many different things that feel supportive to the postpartum experience. Some examples include:
Breast/chest/bottle feeding support (referral to a lactation consultant if needed).
Troubleshooting with feeding and sleeping cycles.
Spending time with your baby so you can rest.
Basic household tasks such as washing dishes, vacuuming, and light laundry.
Assistance with postpartum healing (sitz bath, emotional support, etc.).
Organization of supplies.
Helping with baby care and baby wearing, guiding you as you learn.
Guided meditation.
Grocery shopping, running errands.
Simple meal prep.
Sibling entertainment.
Help finding any other resources you may need to access.
HOURLY RATES: $25/hr, minimum of two hours per session, maximum of five hours per session. Hours are booked in 8 hour bundles and are to be used within three months of our first session together. Discounted rates are available for those booking more than 16 hours and for those who hire me as their birth doula.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
-POSTPARTUM PLANNING SESSION-
We will meet prenatally to formulate plan for your postpartum recovery. Together we will discuss the physical and emotional changes of the postpartum body, basic infant care and feeding, and create a plan to ensure your fourth trimester is filled with the support you need.
INVESTMENT: $125.00
I currently offer day time postpartum services only. If you would like a referral to a skilled postpartum doula for night time support, please do reach out.
PAYING FOR DOULA CARE
I accept cash, check, paypal, and venmo payments. Payment plans are available and I am open to bartering options. You may also consider putting a fund for birth or postpartum services as an item on your baby registry. The online registry site, www.babylist.com, offers this option.
I can provide an invoice to submit to insurance companies. Past clients have been able to be reimbursed this way. Please contact me with any questions regarding fees and payment options.
I look forward to talking with you and exploring your childbearing year aspirations and needs! I can be reached by phone at: 267-616-8055 or via email at: moses.marlee@gmail.com