gentle journeys

Birth Doula Services Include:

• One free 45 min meeting to get to know each other and decide if we are a good “fit."
• Non-judgemental support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and immediate postpartum.
• Two prenatal visits, aiming both to develop a relationship as well as explore your choices and your needs.
• Help writing a birth plan if you wish
• Phone and email support for questions and concerns
• On call 24 hours a day for you from 37th  week of pregnancy on.
• Continuous labor support
• Immediate postpartum support, and initial breastfeeding
• One postpartum visit, which can be anytime from 3 days to 3 weeks postpartum, depending on what the family desires.

Labor support includes:

• Emotional, physical and informational support at home or hospital
• Support at home in early labor
• Position suggestions
• Relaxation techniques
• Support for your partner and/or others attending the birth
• Taking photos if you would like
• Working in a respectful manner with your care provider and other medical staff

• Perform medical tasks (vaginal exams, blood pressure, etc) or give medical advice
  
• Make decisions for you
• Speak for you. I encourage you to speak for yourself.

Fees

The total fee for birth doula services is $500.