Doula Services
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All doula services include...
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Little Bear Photography
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Birth Doula Package Information
As a doula, I accompany you in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience. I have been certified as a birth doula by DONA International. I draw on my professional training, knowledge and experience to provide emotional support, physical comfort and, as needed, communication with the staff 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, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for comfort. As your doula, I am working for you, not your caregiver or birthing facility.
Gambill Photography
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Gambill Photography
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Katie Meeks, www.katiemeekphoto.com
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Before Labor
I will meet with you and your partner at least twice before labor to become acquainted, to explore and discuss your priorities and any fears or concerns, to discuss your birth plan and to plan how we might best work together. I also want to know your own ways of coping with pain and fatigue and how you and your partner foresee working together. We may also decide on other meetings and I will certainly want to remain in touch by phone and/or email.
In Labor
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. We will also decide where to meet—at your home, the hospital or the birth center. I will remain with you throughout your labor and birth and there are no time limits or extra fees for a longer labor.
After Birth
I usually remain with you for one to two hours after birth, until you are comfortable and your family is ready for quiet time together. I can also help with breastfeeding, if desired. I am available to answer questions about the birth or your baby and would like to get together with you within a few weeks to see how you and your baby are doing, to review the birth, and to get feedback from you about my role.
Fees
$1500—flat rate regardless of the length of labor (there is no time limit and there are no extra charges for a longer labor)
** In the event of an emergency, and I am unable to attend your birth, I will provide you with a qualified backup doula carefully selected to fit your family’s desires for birth**
I will meet with you and your partner at least twice before labor to become acquainted, to explore and discuss your priorities and any fears or concerns, to discuss your birth plan and to plan how we might best work together. I also want to know your own ways of coping with pain and fatigue and how you and your partner foresee working together. We may also decide on other meetings and I will certainly want to remain in touch by phone and/or email.
In Labor
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. We will also decide where to meet—at your home, the hospital or the birth center. I will remain with you throughout your labor and birth and there are no time limits or extra fees for a longer labor.
After Birth
I usually remain with you for one to two hours after birth, until you are comfortable and your family is ready for quiet time together. I can also help with breastfeeding, if desired. I am available to answer questions about the birth or your baby and would like to get together with you within a few weeks to see how you and your baby are doing, to review the birth, and to get feedback from you about my role.
Fees
$1500—flat rate regardless of the length of labor (there is no time limit and there are no extra charges for a longer labor)
** In the event of an emergency, and I am unable to attend your birth, I will provide you with a qualified backup doula carefully selected to fit your family’s desires for birth**
Hiring a Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula
Hiring a Hypnobabies Hypno-Doula when choosing to use the Hypnobabies program is incredibly beneficial!
Hypnobabies Hypno-doulas are trained to support you while you use your cues, scripts and audio tracks in a deep state of hypnosis. Together, we can create a joyful and peaceful birth!
Hypnobabies Hypno-doulas are trained to support you while you use your cues, scripts and audio tracks in a deep state of hypnosis. Together, we can create a joyful and peaceful birth!
