My deluxe birth doula package may be a good fit for families who meet one or more of the following: *Seeking a more comprehensive doula package with additional prenatal & postpartum support *Want to take a deep dive into birth preparation and have lots of questions *Have had a traumatizing or dissatisfying birth experience in the past and want guidance preparing for a very different birth *Planning a VBAC *Not getting the education and support they want from their provider Free Consultation Meet, answer your questions, discuss my services, and talk about what you're looking for.
2 Prenatal Visits At least one visit will bein person, usually in your home. The second visit can be in your home or over the phone/Zoom. We will get to know each other, discuss your vision for your birth and my role as part of your support team, and talk through your options and preferences for birth and newborn care. I will provide prenatal education, practice labor techniques and positions with you, answer your questions, guide you through preparing a birth plan, help you plan for your postpartum time, and more. Your visits will be more extensive with more time for questions and discussion than with my standard package.
Birth Support Attendance and support throughout your labor and birth. Early in labor, we will connect through text and phone calls as needed until you are ready for me to join you. I will stay with you until after your baby's birth, providing continuous support as we discussed prenatally.
During labor, I offer a wide variety of support techniques, including:
Calm and reassuring presence
Verbal encouragement
Emotional support
Positioning suggestions to promote an easier birth or relieve discomfort
Physical support, such as counterpressure, massage, and hip squeezes
Hot or cold therapy
Aromatherapy
Birth affirmations, breathing, rebozo techniques, and coaching through contractions
Assisting you in gathering the information you need to make the best decisions for your family
Advocacy for your choices
Encouraging and supporting your partner through the process while providing gentle guidance on how to support you
Taking pictures of your labor and birth, as you desire
Immediate Postpartum Support in the 1-2 hours immediately after birth, including assistance with breastfeeding, taking pictures as desired, and helping you settle in after the birth of your baby.
Postpartum Visit In person visit to your home within the first few weeks of birth to discuss your birth experience, provide breastfeeding support and infant care tips as needed/desired, and help you find any resources you may need.
Craniosacral Therapy At your postpartum visit, I can provide a craniosacral therapy session for your newborn to help your baby's body unwind after birth, release physical tension, support breastfeeding, support tongue tie release, and more.
Homeopathy & Herbal Support As a trained herbalist, I can offer suggestions on herbal or homeopathic support during your pregnancy, labor, and postpartum, as desired. This does not constitute medical advice and is for informational use only.
Gift Bag Full size holistic pregnancy and postpartum supplies primarily sourced from local herbalists and crafters. This is a client favorite!
All of my doula support packages include: *On call support via phone, text, and email. I'm on call for you as soon as we agree to work together. *Photos from your birth, if desired and discussed at your prenatal visit. *Access to my lending library of books related to pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding, and more. *Referrals to practitioners with whom I have established relationships, as needed *$50 off placenta encapsulation services
Investment My standard doula package is valued at $1000. For families who live or are delivering more than 60 miles from Mora, MN, there is an additional $200 travel fee due to the additional time and expense of driving. A $500 deposit will reserve your place on my calendar. This is non-refundable because I will be declining other potential clients due in the same timeframe. The balance is due by 37 weeks.
Cards, check, cash, and HSA funds are accepted. I am also able to work with Allina employee reimbursement and similar employee benefit programs.
I am passionate about being able to support families. If you are interested in working with me, but finances are a concern, send me a message so we can work out a payment plan or other arrangement.
Families on a tighter budget may want to consider my standard doula package.
Attending birth is like growing roses. You have to marvel at the ones that just open up and bloom at the first kiss of the sun, but you wouldn't dream of pulling open the petals of the tightly closed buds and forcing them to blossom to your timeline. --Gloria Lemay