services

How does it all work?

Interview:

The first meeting is complementary. It is a time for us to get to know each other and decide if we are a good fit to work together. It is very important that you and your partner are comfortable with me and with my role in the birth. 

Prenatal Meetings:

Once I am chosen to be part of your support team, we will meet 1-2 times before labor begins to discuss your priorities. These meetings allow me to provide practical resources and customize your support for pregnancy and labor--because every birth is different! I am available via text, phone call or email any time you need to chat. My on-call period starts at 38 weeks until baby is born. 

Labor and Birth:

I offer continuous support throughout labor and birth through physical support, encouragement, advocacy, reassurance, and knowledge. I am a certified birth photographer, so I combine my role as birth doula and birth photographer. I want to provide confidence and empower you and your partner to have a fulfilling birth while capturing special moments from the experience. I generally remain with families for 1-2 hours after birth, until you are comfortable, and your newly born family is ready for quiet time together. 

Postpartum and Newborn Care:

My services include one postpartum visit, typically within the first few weeks after the birth. During the visit, I can provide baby feeding support, baby care tips, referrals to community resources, and a chance to discuss your birth story. 

Birth Doula Services + Birth Photography + Placenta Encapsulation + Newborn Photo Session

• 1-2 Prenatal visits 
• Help with writing a birth plan 
• Unlimited phone, text, and email support 
• On-call at 38 weeks until birth 
• Labor support 
• The use of TENS unit during labor 
• 1-2 hours of immediate postpartum support 
• Birth Photography 
• Placenta Encapsulation ($250 - $300 value)
• One Postpartum visit   
• Newborn Photo Session ($500 value)        

         $3,000

Birth Doula Services + Birth Photography  

• 1-2 Prenatal visits 
• Help with writing a birth plan 
• Unlimited phone, text, and email support 
• On-call at 38 weeks until birth 
• Labor support 
• The use of TENS unit during labor 
• 1-2 hours of immediate postpartum support 
• Birth Photography 
• One Postpartum visit           

          $2,500

Birth Doula Services

• 1-2 Prenatal visits 
• Help with writing a birth plan 
• Unlimited phone, text, and email support 
• On-call at 38 weeks until birth 
• Labor support 
• The use of TENS unit during labor 
• 1-2 hours of immediate postpartum support 
• One Postpartum visit           

          $2,000

• On-call until birth 
• Birth Photography
• Professionally edited photos delivered in a digital gallery

          $2,000

In home sessions that capture your moments with your new addition!   

• Home lifestyle session  
• Professionally edited digital images        

          $500

• Pickup from birth location (within service area)
• Your choice of Chinese Traditional Method capsules, Raw Method capsules, and/or Placenta Tincture
• Delivery of placenta package

          $250 - choice of either Chinese Traditional Method or Raw Method

          $275 - Half Chinese Traditional Method and Half Raw Method

          $300 - all three processing methods

Generous families have contributed to my scholarship fund. It allows me to provide support to families that are in need of services but whose circumstances make it difficult to manage the full fee. If you would like to pay a little extra, that money will be added to the fund to help future clients who desire birth support.  If you are in need of financial assistance, ask about this program.     

I love working with the midwives at Seasons Birth Center and Meadowsweet Midwifery. I offer a discount on any packages when you choose to birth with these providers. Ask about this discount.

The retainer fee for packages is $1,000. The final payment is due at 37 weeks. I accept cash, check, credit card or Venmo. I also offer customizable payment plans to fit your family budget. 

**Birth Doula fees are typically considered eligible for reimbursement through your flexible spending account, health savings account or cafeteria plan.