The word doula comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth.
A birth doula's role can vary from throughout the last trimester to just the day of services; we will find our rhythm together as to what you & your partner prefer. I am available to you by telephone 24/7 beginning at least 2 weeks before your due date, then I come to you when you need me there. My role as your birth doula is to accompany you in labor to help create a satisfying birth experience. I will draw upon my knowledge and experience to provide emotional support and physical comfort. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, offer suggestions for labor progress, help with relaxation, massage, positioning, aromatherapy, pain coping and other techniques for comfort. I am bilingual; I speak, read & write Spanish fluently and am completely comfortable in either language. I have translated for clients and their families. I am also a Certified Reiki Master.
My rate is $1500, which includes: initial meeting(s) by phone, then 2 prenatal visits to discuss how we will work together - talking about your history, your pregnancy, birth wishes, breastfeeding plans, pregnancy or birth questions, etc. This can be with or without your partner, then another meeting to get to know your partner a bit and finalize plans.
Once your contract is signed & I receive the 50% deposit, you are officially on my doula calendar. I come to you when you need me, whether that is at your home, a birth center or a hospital. I will stay with you throughout your entire birthing journey, and follow up with a visit to your home a few days later. I am independent and self-employed. I work for you, not your caregiver nor place of birth. This is your birth experience.
A birth doula's role can vary from throughout the last trimester to just the day of services; we will find our rhythm together as to what you & your partner prefer. I am available to you by telephone 24/7 beginning at least 2 weeks before your due date, then I come to you when you need me there. My role as your birth doula is to accompany you in labor to help create a satisfying birth experience. I will draw upon my knowledge and experience to provide emotional support and physical comfort. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, offer suggestions for labor progress, help with relaxation, massage, positioning, aromatherapy, pain coping and other techniques for comfort. I am bilingual; I speak, read & write Spanish fluently and am completely comfortable in either language. I have translated for clients and their families. I am also a Certified Reiki Master.
My rate is $1500, which includes: initial meeting(s) by phone, then 2 prenatal visits to discuss how we will work together - talking about your history, your pregnancy, birth wishes, breastfeeding plans, pregnancy or birth questions, etc. This can be with or without your partner, then another meeting to get to know your partner a bit and finalize plans.
Once your contract is signed & I receive the 50% deposit, you are officially on my doula calendar. I come to you when you need me, whether that is at your home, a birth center or a hospital. I will stay with you throughout your entire birthing journey, and follow up with a visit to your home a few days later. I am independent and self-employed. I work for you, not your caregiver nor place of birth. This is your birth experience.