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BIRTH DOULA
SERVICES
What is a Birth Doula?
​A doula provides continuous physical comfort, emotional support, and information to women during labor and initial breastfeeding. A doula does not replace the partner’s role during childbirth but, provides guidance for the partner as needed. A doula will help labor progress by assisting with position changes and comfort measures. With a doula, the need for interventions is often decreased.
A birth doula
helps make
birth better!
Support During and After Labor
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Together, we will prepare for your baby’s birthday by answering your questions, offering childbirth classes, and helping you with your birth plan.
How does a partner benefit?
Remember, this is a special time for both of you. Your partner most likely does not have specialized training in assisting a woman through labor. You need them to be there emotionally for you, holding your hand and reassuring you.
A doula will help them know what to do. Also, we provide dad/partner support through our Childbirth Education Class that includes how your partner can be an active participant and advocate for you.
What if you plan on having an epidural?
A doula can still play an important role in the delivery and birth. You will need continuous physical and emotional support until and after you receive the epidural. At times epidurals may only take partially. The doula helps with in-bed positioning to keep the labor progressing. The doula also assists with relaxation techniques, support for the partner, answers questions, assists with pushing and initial breastfeeding.
Birth Doula Packages
Standard Package
$2,500
Certified Doula
Complimentary Doula Consultation
Available for calls/texts/emails throughout pregnancy
On Call 24/7
Online Childbirth Video
1 hour Labor Preparation Massage
Assistance with Birth Plan
Birth Photography
Labor & Birth Support
Initial Breastfeeding Support
2 hour Postpartum Massage Visit &
Infant Massage Instruction (at client's home)
Birth Doula
Consultation
Have questions about our doula services? Let's schedule a Doula Consultation! Please submit the Contact Form for Birth Doula Consultation below. You will be contacted to schedule a complimentary consultation with Patti Heimlich. This will be a 30-minute Zoom meeting.