Birth Doula $1950
An invitation into someone’s birth space is sacred and not something that I take lightly. This is a truly transformative event in your life. My goal is to form a trusting relationship with you and your family. This includes:
free intial consulation to see if we are a good fit
24/7 text, phone, email support from the moment of hire through your pregnancy and early postpartum period
Use of my lending library and other resources
2 prenatal visits at your home (1.5-2 hours each)
help composing a birth preferences list aka "birth plan" and exploring some options
on call time from week 38-42 (if birth would happen sooner, I would most certainly plan on being with you if at all possible)
continuous labor support starting in your home or at the hospital until approximately 2 hours after the birth of baby
helpful suggestions to facilitate labor including but not limited to positioning, massage, use of birth ball, and rebozo
assistance with initial latch and early breastfeeding
24 hour check in after birth and then as needed checks through your first postpartum week
one postpartum appointment within 7-14 days to check on the family
a written birth story
Birth Doula + Express childbirth education $2150
I highly encourage all of my families to attend a childbirth education series. It is best if that is done through a local hospital program or other childbirth education program such as Bradley, Hypnobirthing, etc. I am happy to help you find something that works for you. Occasionally, a family is unable to attend one of those classes and special arrangements can be made for a private class.
Prenatal Doula $500
All of my doula prep without attendance at the birth!
free intial consulation to see if we are a good fit
2-3 prenatal visits at your home
help composing a birth preferences list aka "birth plan" and exploring some options
continuous phone/text/email support throughout your pregnancy
Concierge Doula Package $2850
Includes full spectrum of my services:
Birth Doula Support {described above}
Welcome Home Postpartum support
20 contracted postpartum hours
"Ami was with us for both deliveries!- the two births could not have been more different. With our first baby, I was induced 6 weeks early and had some complications; it was a long, hard labor, and very tough emotionally. Ami was empathetic but tough enough to keep me strong to work through it. With having a preemie, I was able to have Ami go with the baby to make sure everything was ok, and my husband stayed with me for comfort. With our second baby, my water broke three weeks early and Ami got up in the middle of the night to meet us at the hospital. It was a much easier delivery but still valued having Ami help me through the contractions and with focusing on breathing.
On top of having support during labor, Ami provided support before the delivery- I had so many questions prior to having our first. It is so nice to feel safe asking anything and everything! Ami knew what questions to ask so when the big time came, she knew exactly what I needed. She also was able to guide my husband in supporting me the way I needed it. She is so knowledgeable and has had so much experience! After the babies were born, she checked in and helped with the huge change that comes with bringing a baby into the world and into your home.
Each birth experience you have only happens once. You can't redo it- invest in your emotional, mental, and physical well being. You will not regret it. -Angela