My Doula Services

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

Optional Services

Optional Services:

Your Birth Story:
I like to give the mother/parents a written birth story.  I will either bring it to you at the postpartum visit, or mail it to you later. There is no extra charge for this.
If you would like like me to do a scrap page (or two), then I will do this for an extra $15 (which covers cost of materials). This includes either one or two pages, and it doesn’t matter what size you choose (81/2 X 11 or 12X12). You can view samples to the right or above this paragraph box.

Additional Prenatal Visits:
I will go with you to one appointment to meet with your doctor or midwife. This is at no charge. Some people like to introduce their doula’s to their care providers ahead of time. If you are not comfortable with it, or if you don’t need me there, that is fine. This is just an optional service. If you need extra support, or need somebody to be there to help you understand certain things that may be happening to you or your baby - I can be there for you. After the first (free) visit, I charge $10 per visit plus $3 per every 15 miles I need to travel. (This helps cover my gas and my childcare).

* Please note that if you are a single mom, or if you are a family with low income, this charge may be lowered or waived depending on your special situation/s

My Doula Fee:

My basic fee is $450.
(Circle below is inside my range of service)
$550 for those outside my range (between 50-100 miles from my home)

I will require $50 when you sign my doula contract. This is included your basic fee.  (Basic fee is $450, after deposit is paid your balance will be $400). 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 37^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 37 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: $650

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): $600

Happiest Baby Package:
(Doula service, prepared childbirth classes, and Happiest Baby Class)
$650

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.