Virtual introductory 30 minute meeting/interview over Zoom is a chance to get to know one another, and is free of charge. It gives you a chance to ask me any questions that you may have about me and my practice to ensure that I'm the right doula to support you through your journey.
• Two Virtual Prenatal Appointments covering (but not limited to):
• 24/7 On-Call Period
• Virtual availability during labor to assist with birth options, answer questions and help deciding when it is time to go to your hospital (phone or video chat based on preference)
• Virtual First Week Lactation + Feeding Visit
• Two Virtual Postpartum Meetings
• Available via client portal for check-ins (no limit) and able to schedule additional postpartum visits (at additional cost) from moment of hire to 2 years postpartum
Pricing: $800
*Attending births at a home/residence, birth center, and/or hospital
Three Prenatal Visits covering (but not limited to):
Six 60 minute Virtual Check-ins (recommended: 3 prenatal and 3 postpartum)
Unlimited texts, portal messages, and quick calls.
24/7 On-Call Period
Labor + Delivery Support
First Week Lactation + Feeding Visit
Three Postpartum Visits (4 hours per in-person visit and 2 hours per virtual visit)
Available via client portal for check-ins (no limit) and able to schedule additional postpartum visits (at additional cost) from moment of hire to 3 years postpartum
**If culturally appropriate, I will incorporate Black/African American ancestral birth practices in your support.**
Pricing: $1600 - $2000
In order to be as accessible as possible, my fees are on a sliding scale $1,600 - $2,000*. Pay what you can afford with no questions asked*. A non-refundable 50% retainer is required to reserve your due date in my calendar, and my 24/7 on-call availability starting at 37 weeks and until your little one(s) is born. The retainer fee is due upon hiring me and submitting your signed agreement. Another 25% will be charged at 32 weeks gestation, and then remaining 25% is charged at 37 weeks gestation.
My goals for this Childbirth + Newborn Care Edu is simple and complex. I want you to have the confidence in yourself, and to trust in your body and self. I want you to feel empowered and feel educated. This session is going to focus on labor, birth, and the 4th trimester.
The curriculum is personalized and individualized to your journey. There are basics that are covered. However, I believe that every Black and Brown pregnant person, LGBTQIA2S+ person, fat people and larger bodies, and those with disabilities should be represented in the curriculum that will support their birth and parenting decisions.
Childbirth + Newborn Care Edu Session includes:
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It takes a community to support a baby and the people that care for them. I believe postpartum support can come in many different ways, but should always be done with love and flexibility. My goal as your postpartum doula is to support your family as you need. Providing individualized care to you, baby, and your family as a whole as you develop your new normal and explore which tools work best for you and your family.
Visits: 2 Hour Minimum and 4 Hours Maximum for in-person, and I offer 1-2 hour virtual visits as well. Postpartum support can be scheduled starting at 38 weeks gestation to 3 years postpartum. Schedule as you need support. You can schedule 1-2 visits per week as you find you need support.
Daytime visits: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
*Every other Saturday and Sunday visits are available as well from 10am- 2pm (flexible +/- 1 hour).
Pricing: $55 per hour
Encourage the family to seek care that reflects their values and needs
Model and teach effective communication
Encourage informed decision making
Support the physical and emotional healing of the mother
Provide information on care options and resources for the mother and newborn
Support and assists with infant feeding
Educate the family on newborn care and characteristics Provide support to the new mother’s partner and/or family
Assist with household organization
Refer to healthcare professionals when support requires clinical assessment, a need for prescription, or medical diagnosis
Diagnose medical conditions
Interpret medical diagnoses or clinical results
Prescribe or administer treatment of medical conditions
Perform clinical procedures, including: taking infant's temperature or administrating medications to infant or mother
Take over complete care of the infant, including: buckling infant into car or car seat and cutting infant’s nails
Transport any family members
Sleep train babies
Act as a housekeeper or nanny
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