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; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.
Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors are shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily.
A Birth Doula:
- Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
- Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
- Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
- Stays with the woman throughout the labor
- Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
- Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
- Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman’s memory of the birth experience
- Allows the woman’s partner to participate at his/her comfort level
A birth doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials CD(DONA).
Medical research proves that women who use a doula have:
40% decrease………..need for forceps
50% decrease………..cesarean rate
60% decrease………..request for epidural
30% decrease………..need for pain medications
25% decrease………..length of labor
“If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”
–Dr. John H. Kennell
Doula Services
We do a Complimentary Consultation to answer any questions you may have and discuss the services we offer.
It is important to know:
* A doula does not replace the partner’s role in childbirth
* A doula supports the mothers decisions and does not force her own views
Epi-Doula
* supports women receiving an epidural
* Assists in position changes, helping labor progress normally
* Assists in pushing
* assists with initial breastfeeding
Prenatal Appts $75 – Doula clients receive 1 scheduled childbirth & comfort measures prenatal appt included. However, we are happy to meet with you as many times as you would like. We also can accompany you to Drs Appts.
Doula Care Includes;
- • Unlimited email, phone and text support
- • In Home Prenatal
* Complete childbirth class
* Comfort measures
* Birth plan preparation - • 24/7 availability for your birth
- • Initial breastfeeding support after birth
- • In Home postpartum visit
- • Infant massage lesson
- • Certified Car seat installation w/ car seat safety instruction
$1400
ADD MASSAGE TO ANY DOULA PACKAGE- All massages are done in home
UN $230
2 Hours of Massage
- 2- 1 hr massages
DEUX $425
4 Hours of Massage
- 2 – 1 hr massages
- 1 – 2 hr massage
TROIS $630
6 Hours of Massage
- 4 – 1 hr massages
- 1 – 2 hr massage
QUATTRE $1,030
10 Hours of Massage
- 8 – 1 hr massages
- 1 – 2 hr massage
A LA CARTE
- 1 hour – $120
- 1.5 hours – $160
- 2 hours – $200