Advantages of having a Doula

 

• 60% decrease in epidurals
• 50% decrease in c-sections
• 40% decrease in use of pitocin
• 30% decrease in use of narcotics
• 30% decrease in forceps & vacuum
• 25% decrease in length of labor

 

• Birth doulas (also called childbirth assistants, labor support professionals, birth assistants, or birth companions) provide emotional, physical and informational support during pregnancy, labor, birth and immediate postpartum.
• A doula does not replace the partner. Instead she helps support the partner so that he or she can love and encourage the laboring woman.
• Doulas provide support in the hospital, at home or at a birthing center -- wherever women give birth.
• A doula provides continuous, uninterrupted support throughout labor and delivery. She offers massage, suggestions for position changes, relaxation techniques, reminders to stay hydrated and keep her bladder empty. She also believes in a woman's ability to birth her baby.
• Throughout the ages, women have looked to other women for support while giving birth. This is a primal need and does not reflect on her relationship with her partner in any way.

 

 

Birth Packages

 

Dawn is very flexible and will work with you to help determine what services will best fit your families needs.

Dawn also has a National Provider Code so most insurance companies will reimburse for services.  She will provide you with an invoice and the codes necessary for submittal.

You can also submit 100% of your fees to your Health Savings Account (HSA), Flex Spending or any other pretax dollar plan you may have.

 

HypnoDoula Package...$1000                      

• Series of 4 HypnoBirthing® complete childbirth education classes
• HypnoBirthing® - The Mongan Method book, 2 practice CDs & additional course materials
• One prenatal home visit to finalize your birth preferences and practice the relaxation techniques learned in class
• Certified HypnoBirthing Practitioner will attend your birthing
• Continuous labor support in your home, hospital or birth center
• Use of a Babycare Elle TENS machine during labor
• One postpartum home visit to process the birth, assist with breastfeeding, baby care, etc.
• Infant massage & babywearing demonstrations
• Custom handmade baby sling by BlueBerriest
• Happiest Baby on the Block instruction
• Unlimited phone/email support

 

Birth Doula Package...$800                     

• Two prenatal home visits (Labor process, birth planning, comfort measures, medications, baby positioning, getting ready for baby etc.)
• Certified birth doula
• Continuous labor support in your home, hospital or birth center
• Use of a Babycare Elle TENS machine during labor
• One or two postpartum home visits
• Infant massage & babywearing demonstrations
• Custom handmade baby sling by BlueBerriest
• Happiest Baby on the Block instruction

 

Ala Carte Options

• HypnoBirthing® classes...$275    
• Birthing day labor & birth support (doula)...$500    
• Birthing day labor & birth support (monitrice)...$650         
• Prenatal/postpartum home visit...$100
• Placenta Encapsulation...$125
• Lactation Support...$75
• Handmade baby sling...$25            
• Postpartum doula – Day...$200          
• Postpartum doula  – Night...$250
• Infant Massage Instruction...$50                
• Happiest Baby on the Block Instruction...$85
• Cloth Diapering Instruction...$25