Complete
Birth Support
Prenatal, Birth, & Postpartum
Pregnancy and birthing can be exciting as well as an anxious time in a family's life. Having a Doula has been proven to benefit birth outcomes. Here are some quick facts.
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People who received continuous support were more likely to have spontaneous vaginal births
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Decrease in the risk of Cesarean
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Higher newborn Apgar scores
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Increase in overall satisfaction with birth experience
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What is a Doula?
A person who is trained to assist a person during childbirth, support families after the baby is born, and guide people through all reproductive events.
COMPLETE BIRTH SUPPORT $850
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Free consultation (in-person, phone, virtual)
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2 prenatal care appointments (in-person or virtual, 1-2 hours)
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Visualizing birth experience
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Birth goals
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Discuss hopes, fears, concerns
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Developing a birth plan
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Discuss birth location
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Comfort measures
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Plan how to work with your partner during labor
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Exchange list of resource referrals that may be helpful for you.
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24/7 on-call availability (phone, text, email) beginning 37 weeks
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Unlimited extended support (text, phone, email) 9am - 9pm
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Complete Labor Support (in-person, phone, virtual) in the hospital, birth center or at home.
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Provide emotional, mental, and physical support
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Informational support, access to evidence-based information
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Comfort measures and position changes
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Advocate for you and your birth preferences
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Photos/video of your birth experience
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1-2 hours postpartum support and feeding support after birth
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1 postpartum visit (within the first 4 weeks after birth, up to 4 hours)
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Unpack your birth experience!
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Continued feeding support
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Coach through basic newborn care
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Partner and/or siblings support
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Recovery strategies
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Light housekeeping
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Meal preparation
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Running errands
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Provide necessary local resources for additional help
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