This includes four to six prenatal visits to get to know you and your partner. During these visits your doula will help format the birth plans, wherher at home or in the hospital, and she will help you with strategies for coping with labor and delivery.
During labor your doula will either come to your home in early labor, or meet you at the hospital if you prefer. She will stay with you throughout labor and otter physical and emotional guidance for you and your partner as needed.
After the birth your doula will stay with you to help with breastfeeding and will come to your home several times after the birth to be sure you and your baby are doing well and adjusting to breastfeeding and infant care.
Even after delivery and all is well at home, many of our clients continue to keep in touch with thier doulas. The bonding and relationships that are built during birth are long-lasting and fulfilling for years to come.
We also train doulas and occasionally will be able to provide a student doula for a reduced fee of $300 in certain situations for those who cannot afford the certified doula fee.