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Doula Interviews and Meetings

How soon should I hire a doula?

  • You should be prepared to hire a doula as soon as possible. Doulas are in high demand, and we book out months in advance. Unless you have signed an agreement, services for your expected due date cannot be held.

                                                             

What types of births do you have experience in?

  • Vaginal (Natural or Medicated)
  • Cesarean Section
  • Inductions
  • TOLAC (Trial of labor after cesarean)
  • VBAC (Vaginal birth after cesarean)
  • Multiples
  • IVF
  • IUI

                                                             

What labor and birth locations do you attend?

  • Birth Center
  • Home
  • Hospital                                

         

How many births have you attended?

  • 100+

Do you take payment plans?

  • Yes. A retainer of 1/2 of the package price is due upon the signing of the agreement. The remaining balance is due by 36 weeks' gestation.

Do you take private insurance?

  • No. Billing private insurance is not available at this time.

Does Medicaid cover doula services 100%?

  • Yes. Doula services are billed and covered 100% of services. All you have to do is provide your Medicaid information. Typical approval is approx 7 business days.

Is Placenta Encapsulation covered by Medicaid?

  • No. 

How you can expect our interaction to go:

Doula Interviews and Meetings

20 Minute Free Consultation (Birth Doula Services)

  • Let's get to know each other. This meeting will give you and I a better idea on how our personalities and/or "vibes" could translate into your birth/in home setting.

1st Appointment

                                                                   

  • Contract signing/Privacy Agreement/First half of payment 
  • Discuss what materials you may need/want from my inventory to borrow
  • Address any fears or concerns you have about pregnancy or birth                                          
  • Draft a Birth Plan
  • Explore my "Doula Bag" for what I will bring just for you

         

2nd Appointment

 

  • We will go over or re-evaluate your birth plan to ensure accuracy and clarity
  • We will begin to practice calming techniques and exercises to prepare you for birth
  • Discuss plan of action should hospital policies regarding COVID prevent me from attending the birth. (Example; only 1 Support Person allowed in the room) 
  • Go over any last minute questions or concerns regarding labor, delivery, hospital bag prep and nursery tour if desired

                                                             

Care Provider Meeting

  •  I am willing to tag along one of your prenatal check-ups to introduce myself as your doula and member of your birth team. It's important to me to establish a cooperative working relationship with your other care members for your best possible birth outcome. 

What happens during labor and birth of your baby

  • My continued doula support (no shift changes)
  • Regular & periodic evaluation of atmosphere for comfort, and encouragement
  • Recommend changes in laboring positions
  • Keeping you hydrated, reminding you the importance of emptying your bladder, exercise the calming techniques we practiced through our prenatal visits 
  • Keeping things on track with your birth plan so that you can focus on you and baby
  • Assist with your partners fears should they arise

What is a Birth Plan & Why do I need one?

Birth Plans

Your Birth, Your Plan!

A birth plan is a document that communicates your wishes and details regarding giving birth. You can outline your preferences regarding the environment, your medical options, and the immediate care of your newborn. 

A birth plan is your voice in your own birth, empowers you to be prepared, and therefore reduces your stress greatly. These three reasons alone make this document invaluable. Your birth story will unfold based on the decisions you make regarding your pregnancy and childbirth experience. You can help shape your birth story by preparing yourself ahead of time with the knowledge, skills and tools to have your best birth possible. The knowledge, you acquire from your childbirth education class(es) will help you determine the things you would like to have happen and the things you would prefer to avoid. They will also help you feel more prepared for the unexpected which has been shown to lower stress and anxiety. Always understanding that birth is unpredictable and that there may be cause for an intervention you had hoped to avoid. 

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