My Doula Services

Serenity Birth Services

Trisha Blizzard, Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Labor Doula, Certified Happiest Baby Educator

Childbirth Education and Birth Doula Services for the Fort Worth and Dallas Metro Area


	My Doula Services


	As your doula, I offer the following in my doula package


	Start with a Free Consultation! Interview me face to face. Take this time to get to know me, and ask me questions. I will bring a small goodie bag of sample products - yours to keep, even if you don’t hire me.

	Unlimited Phone and E-mail Support: This means from the moment you hire me, I will be available to you by phone, and/or e-mail. I am here to ease your fears and concerns, and help you understand whatever it is you need to know about your pregnancy, birth or newborn concerns. Not only will I be available to you throughout your pregnancy, I will continue this phone and email support until you are six weeks postpartum.

	Labor and Delivery Support: I will provide continuous emotional and physical support during your labor and delivery. I will enhance your partner/friend/family member’s role, - not take their place. I will be with you from the moment you decide you would like me to be there. I can help you while you labor at home until you are ready to go to the hospital, or you can call me when you get there. It’s all up to you! After delivery, I usually stay for the first hour to help you with breast-feeding assistance and make sure you are comfortable. I will keep a timeline of events during the birth, and will share that with you!

	Read books from my lending library I have several good books on pregnancy and childbirth that I lend out to my clients.


		2 Prenatal Visits: During these visits, we will get to know each other better. (I certainly don’t want to attend your birth if you are in any way not comfortable with me). I will discuss your birth plans with you and your partner/friend/family member, and determine what your goals are for your birth. I will help you write up a birth plan, if you would like to have one. I will provide some education during our visits to better inform you of your choices. We will discuss things like common practices, and procedures for your pregnancy, labor and delivery. We will go over non-medicated pain relief techniques and practice using them. I highly recommend taking my childbirth classes! You will have more time to get to know me, and I will learn more about you and what you are seeking for your birth. I offer a $50 discount towards my childbirth classes to my doula clients. Please note: Childbirth classes take the place of the 2 prenatal visits, but I may spend more time with you each class if you would like.

	One Postpartum Visit. I will meet with you once in your home after the birth (this is usually done just a few days after the birth). I can help you with breastfeeding, or refer you to somebody if you need extra help. We’ll talk about the birth and I will provide you with a timeline of events that happened during your birth.(Some things might be a bit fuzzy for mom!) I will usually spend an hour or two helping out around the house. Light housekeeping, making dinner, running an errand (such as grocery shopping), or watching the baby while mom sleeps, are examples of some of the things I might do during this time.


	My Doula Fee:

My basic fee is $600
Includes everything listed above

(Circle below is inside my range of service - within 45 miles from my home)

I will require $100 when you sign my doula contract. This is included your basic fee. (After deposit is paid your balance will be $500). This reserves your due date spot. This fee is non-refundable. Payment installments are fine, but I do ask my clients to please give $50 for each prenatal visit. (prenatal visit fees are also non-refundable).
I do prefer to be paid in full before I consider myself “on call’, by the 38^th week of pregnancy. However, I do understand that sometimes this can cause a financial hardship. Arrangements can be made to give the balance due at the birth, and in special cases, at the postpartum visit. I am willing to be on call prior to 38 weeks, especially for clients who are having problems with preterm labor. We can discuss these issues further on the phone or at the initial consult.

What does it mean when I am on call?

Every doula has their own on call practices. For me, it means that I will not travel over an hour from my client’s birth place or home. I try to be at their home or birth place within one hour when they call and ask me to come. I do ask that I be given 2 hours, especially when I need to travel further. I keep my doula bag stocked and ready to go.

I take one or two clients a month and have a backup doula in the unlikely event that both ladies go into labor at the same time. My backup doula is happy to come to a prenatal so that the parent’s have some time to get to know her too. Arrangements can be made for you to be my only client for the month for $200 above my fee. Total: $800

Sliding/Negotiable Fees:
As I have already mentioned, I think everyone should have a doula! If you cannot afford my fees, we will discuss a reduced fee - I also barter! How about certificates from department stores, restaurants or for gas? Own a business? How about trading services for services? I’ll trade for massage therapy, chiropractic care, printing services, vehicle maintenance/repairs, and so much more. Be creative! Call me and let’s see if we can work something out!

Combination Package (doula and prepared childbirth classes): $750

~Serenity Birth Services Ultimate Package~

Early Pregnancy Class, Prepared Childbirth Course, Breastfeeding Class, Happiest Baby on the Block Class, Birth Doula Service, and Placenta Encapsulation

$950


	For my doula availability, please scroll down to the calendar below (hosted by Doulamatch.net) The green colored days are when I am availble as a doula

		Prices are subject to change at any time.


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