Island Doula Services

Birth Package

One free consultation. This does not obligate you to choose me to be your Doula. This is a time for us to be become acquainted and for us to explore your labour and birth preferences.
Two prenatal visits (at least one in your home). This is a time for us to go over your birth plan, explore management options including the use of pain medications. I also want get to know you (and your partner) and learn how we can work together during labour and birth.
On call beginning two weeks before your due date and ending two weeks after your baby is born.
Provide early labour support as soon as you need me.
Effective non-medical support techniques for labour and birth.
Provide physical comfort measures.
Provide emotional support.
Strive to maintain a calm and peaceful birth environment.
Help you get the information necessary to make informed decisions during labour.
Take photographs during labour, birth and recovery if you request them. (non professional)
Remain with you once active labour has begun until one or two hours after your baby is born. During this time I can assist with breastfeeding and ensure you are comfortable and settled before I go home.
Make two Postpartum visits within two weeks after the birth to review your birth experience, assist with breastfeeding and offer emotional support.

Cost: $700 – Due in two installments, $350 before your first prenatal visit and $350 at 38 weeks pregnant.

If a Doula were a drug it would be unethical not to use it. – Dr. John H. Kennell