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Here's the doula impact:
50% reduced cesarean rates
60% reduced epidural requests
40% reduced use of forceps
25% shorter labor times
40% reduced use of Pitocin
30% reduced use of analgesics
Improved breastfeeding rates
Increased satisfaction of birth experience
Decreased reports of postpartum depression
*Adapted from Mothering The Mother
How Doulas Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth, by M.H. Klaus, J.H. Kennell and P.H. Klaus, Addison Wesley Publishing Co., New York (1993)
60% reduced epidural requests
40% reduced use of forceps
25% shorter labor times
40% reduced use of Pitocin
30% reduced use of analgesics
Improved breastfeeding rates
Increased satisfaction of birth experience
Decreased reports of postpartum depression
*Adapted from Mothering The Mother
How Doulas Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier and Healthier Birth, by M.H. Klaus, J.H. Kennell and P.H. Klaus, Addison Wesley Publishing Co., New York (1993)
Birth Doula Services, Childbirth Classes & Fees
The needs for birth vary from family to family. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.
All services and packages can be customized for your needs.
All services and packages can be customized for your needs.
Tier 1: Substantial Doula Support
The fee for 2-3 prenatal visits/discussions (in person and video chats), phone and email support during pregnancy, birth preference guide/plan, 4- hour Lamaze childbirth class, comfort measures practice, breastfeeding education, newborn care instruction, home & hospital labor support and 1-2 postpartum visits (up to 6 hours of support).
This package is ideal for first labors, high risk or medical conditions, when a full series of childbirth education classes were not attended and when there is minimal family or community support during the pregnancy.
This package is ideal for first labors, high risk or medical conditions, when a full series of childbirth education classes were not attended and when there is minimal family or community support during the pregnancy.
Tier 2: Ready & Waiting
The fee for 2 prenatal visits/discussions (in person and video chats), phone and email support, birth preference guide/plan, comfort measures practice, home and hospital labor support and 1 postpartum visit in-person.
This package is ideal for families with labor experience and/or attended a complete childbirth education series.
This package is ideal for families with labor experience and/or attended a complete childbirth education series.
Tier 3: Doula for Planned C-Section
The fee for 1 prenatal consultation to discuss c-section birth preferences and postpartum/healing phase plan, phone and email support during pregnancy, hospital support on birthing day, breastfeeding support immediately after birth/recovery at hospital and 2 postpartum visits.
This package is ideal for families with a planned c-section and/or unanticipated c-section and needing some education and support.
This package is ideal for families with a planned c-section and/or unanticipated c-section and needing some education and support.
Tier 4: Doula With A Plan
The fee for 1 prenatal visit (time permitting) to assist with birth plan and positioning practice, phone and email support, home and hospital labor support and postpartum telephone conference (postpartum visit is optional at additional cost) . * *
**NOTE**: This package is reserved for birthing families with a fast approaching delivery date (less than 30 days), labor experience within the past 3 years and/or extensive childbirth education.
**NOTE**: This package is reserved for birthing families with a fast approaching delivery date (less than 30 days), labor experience within the past 3 years and/or extensive childbirth education.
*A La Carte Fees
Hypnobirthing Course (contact me about fee)
Parking fee for George Washington University Hospital $25
Travel Fee for visits over 25 miles away from doula's location $25
Lamaze Childbirth Class with Breastfeeding Basics & Newborn Care Basics (Contact me about fee)
Parking fee for George Washington University Hospital $25
Travel Fee for visits over 25 miles away from doula's location $25
Lamaze Childbirth Class with Breastfeeding Basics & Newborn Care Basics (Contact me about fee)
Insurance
You may choose to pay for doula services through your flexible spending account (see comprehensive list here).
You can also submit a reimbursement request to your insurance carrier. I will assist you by providing a detailed billing receipt for the submission.
You can also submit a reimbursement request to your insurance carrier. I will assist you by providing a detailed billing receipt for the submission.
Packaging Pricing, Birth Doula Service Agreement & Payments
If you are ready to have birth doula support, click the button to learn more and get started with Doula Plus! Package pricing, Birth Doula Agreement and online payment options are available by clicking here: