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“The whole point of woman-centered birth is the knowledge that a woman is the birth power source. She may need, and deserve, help, but in essence, she always had, currently has, and will have the power.” ~Heather McCue
What is a Doula?
The word “doula” comes from ancient Greek, meaning “a woman who serves.” It is now used to mean a trained and experienced professional who provides physical, emotional and informational support to mothers during pregnancy, birth, and just after; or a professional who provides emotional, educational and practical support in the postpartum period. There are different kinds of doulas, with the most common being “birth” and “postpartum”. (We offer services for both!) A doula does not replace the role of the father/partner (or other family members), but rather empowers them too, to be confident with the birth process and be involved as much as they would like.
Why Hire a Doula?
The benefits of having a Birth/Labor Doula accompany you through your pregnancy and birth cannot be understated. Long-term benefits of a doula-attended delivery include: improved breastfeeding, decreased postpartum depression, better mother-infant interaction and greater maternal satisfaction. Several studies have also demonstrated that the continuous emotional support, physical comfort, and encouragement of a birth doula have these beneficial effects:
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Contact me to schedule your free consultation!
New Roots Birth Essentials’ Doula Services:
New Roots Birth Essentials offers free initial consultations for both our Birth Doula and our Postpartum Doula services. These consultations are a great opportunity to get to know each other a little bit, to determine if we’re the right fit for you, to review services, discuss your personal needs, look over contracts, and to answer any additional questions you may have.
* Gift certificates available *
Birth Doula Services:
Assistance before and during labor and delivery | $500
Assistance before and during labor and delivery | $500
- Free Initial Consultation.
- 1-3 prenatal visits. (Including a meeting with your care provider, if desired.)
- E-mail & phone support throughout your pregnancy.
- Access to my personal Lending Library. (books, movies, etc. related to pregnancy and birth)
- Birth Plan development and implementation support.
- 24-hour on call availability from 38-42 weeks for birth. (If your baby comes before 38 weeks I will still try my best to be there too!)
- Physical and emotional support during active labor and childbirth, continuing into the immediate postpartum period. (Usually 1-2 hours after the birth, or until you’re settled).
- Initial breast feeding support. (Additional breastfeeding support is also available on the side or with Postpartum Doula services.)
- Discount on Belly Binding or Placenta Encapsulation services. (if desired)
- 1-2 postpartum visits. (or calls) These visits/calls are a great time to discuss your birth, see how you’re doing, talk about any questions or concerns you may have, provide help if you need it
- Guaranteed back-up Doula Services.
Postpartum Doula Services:
Assistance after birth (available in hourly or packaged pricing) | $20/hour (flexible)
Assistance after birth (available in hourly or packaged pricing) | $20/hour (flexible)
- Access to my personal Lending Library
- Additional breastfeeding support
- Help with family transitioning and adjusting to new roles as a parent
- Infant care education (bathing, soothing, cloth diapering, etc.), as desired
- Maternal postnatal care
- Grocery pick-up and running errands
- Preparing and making meals
- Helping with chores around the house (light cleaning, laundry, etc.)
- Support for the older siblings and/or any pets
- Helping make sure that mom can get a chance to shower or rest
* These hours may be pre-paid before the birth or paid at the time of service as postpartum needs arise. Please contact me to discuss your particular needs and to work out a time frame that works for both of our families.
Doula Rates & Payment:
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Birth Doula Services:
The rate for Birth services is a flat fee of $500, all inclusive of the above listed services and can be split into two payments of $250. All deposits are non refundable. Any remaining balance is due by 36 weeks. An additional $50 travel fee will apply if you are outside the 70-mile service area (Richmond to Ogden). |
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It is my intent that financial limitations would never hinder a woman or couple from receiving doula services! Payment plans, bartering (trade for services), sliding scale, credit card, Paypal payments and gift certificates are some of the options I use to aid in this area. Do you have a baby registry? Ask friends and family to contribute to doula services as a registry item.
– Ask about special pricing for our military families.
- Did you know? Doula fees are reimbursable by health care FSA’s, and may be partially or fully reimbursed by insurance. There is now an approved CPT billing code just for doula services.
See more info about Doulas and my Doula Services on the Doula FAQs page.
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