What is a Birth Doula?
A birth doula serves as an experienced guide, offering invaluable insights into childbirth and hospital policies. This guidance helps parents make well-informed decisions tailored to their family's needs. Throughout labor, I provide continuous emotional support, massage, and non-medical pain management techniques, ensuring the mother remains comfortable and focused. A birth doula also supports the partner, recognizing the unique love and understanding they bring to the birthing process. My goal is to create a peaceful and cohesive environment for the arrival of your new baby.
Birth Doula Package
The Birth Doula Package includes:
Complimentary Consultation: We meet virtually or in-person so you can ask questions and understand my services.
Prenatal Meetings: Two meetings - the first being via video call and the second in your home.
Birth Vision and Plan Assistance: Guidance in creating your birth plan.
Ongoing Support: Phone, text, and email support throughout your pregnancy. Have questions about local resources or your baby registry? I’ve got your back.
On-Call Labor Assistance: In-person support when labor begins, continuing through birth and 1-2 hours post-delivery.
Postpartum Follow-Up Visit: A visit in your home 1-2 weeks after birth to answer any newborn questions & process your birth.
Sliding scale pricing: My pricing is based on a sliding scale - you choose the amount that best aligns with your income & budget. Reach out for detailed pricing!
Insurance Reimbursement
As insurance coverage for doula care continues to expand, many clients are now able to submit their doula services for partial reimbursement, out-of-network maternity benefits, or application toward deductible expenses.
I provide professionally prepared superbills with applicable service codes, NPI number, and EIN to support reimbursement submissions when eligible.
Because coverage varies widely between plans, I encourage clients to contact their insurance provider directly to learn more about their specific maternity and doula care benefits.