As your doula, I will:- Get to know you and your personal preferences and beliefs.
- Support any birth option that is right for you.
- Be a personal guide in developing a birth plan.
- Facilitate communication between you and medical staff.
- Support your family throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period.
- Advocate for you during labor and delivery, freeing you to do your work, and your partner to do what they do best - to love you.
- Tend to the details.
- Hold
the space for you and your family - that is, maintain an atmosphere of
respect and honor for the profound rite of passage and transition of
birth.
 Doula Services ($350 +tax):
- Two Prenatal visits, including birth plan assistance if needed.
- Attendance during labor and delivery (on-call 24 hours).
- Birthing From Within or Birthin' Again Childbirth Class
- Breastfeeding counseling
- Two
Postpartum visits - specific duties as requested, to include
breastfeeding assistance or support, baby care basics, light
housekeeping, or caring for baby while you rest.
- Birth Supplies (i.e. birth ball, comfort measures, music, etc.)
- Photographs upon request.
- Other duties as determined during consultation.
| Things I do NOT do:- I do NOT perform any medical procedures or carry any medical supplies.
- I do NOT interfere with your needs or wishes.
- I do NOT offer medical advice or interfere with medical professionals or procedures.
- I do NOT undermine your partner's or any other family member's role at the birth.
- I do NOT make false promises or minimize your feelings or concerns.
- I do NOT abandon you if things get tough
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