Birth Doula Support
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What is a Doula?
The word "Doula" refers to the Greek meaning, "woman who serves". Doulas assist individuals and their partners through pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period. There are four types of support:
Physical – Helping you through labor pains by offering nurturing touch, position techniques, & guided imagery to calm the nervous system and promote relaxation.
Emotional – Holding space for emotional and spiritual transformation. Empowering you to make decisions for yourself and to give birth in the way that feels appropriate for YOU.
Informational – Making sure that all information is understood so that informed decisions can be made. Also having resources and referrals to other services in the area.
Avocational – Teaching you how to advocate for yourselves, but also being an advocate for your wishes.
Doulas are professional space holders! Creating a peaceful, receptive, safe environment, while validating any emotions, feelings, words or choices. Birth is sacred, and a rite of passage. As a doula, I want to make sure you know how powerful and magical you are!
The benefits of having a doula in your birth space is reported by birthing people to include an increase in positive birth experiences, a decrease in the risk of needing a Cesarean section, and less fear surrounding birth and feeling centered and grounded during all stages of birth. (Source)
As your birth doula, I protect your birth space as it unfolds. You will feel empowered to take your birth into your own hands and feel confident as you bring your baby earthside. I will be present to bring normalcy, reduce fear surrounding birth, and offer solutions to manage the sensations of labor.
Sweet Embrace Birth Support
Sweetly Embracing Birth $1800
• 2 prenatal meetings in your home
• Labor support
• On Call 38 Weeks-Birth
• Call or Text support 7 days a week
• Birth photos/Timeline of Events
• 1 Postpartum Visit
• Reiki and reflexology during labor
• On Call 38 Weeks-Birth
• Call or Text support 7 days a week
• Birth photos/Timeline of Events
• 1 Postpartum Visit with reflexology session
Sweet Embrace Partner Package $2200 (Two amazing doulas!)
• 3 Prenatal Meetings in your home
•Birth Photography/Newborn Photography
• On Call 37 Weeks-Birth
• Assistance with building a birth preferences sheet
• Call or Text Support
• Labor Support and shared on-call time by your doulas
• 1 Postpartum Visit to your home
• Postpartum gift bag + Reflexology
• Local Resource list
PLUS: • A $100 voucher for a Maternity photoshoot with Sara Herkes
AND a FREE Solar Consultation with Sunbeam Energy (for those who own their home)
Doula for a Day Package $1500
• Labor support
• On Call 38 Weeks-Birth
• Call or Text support
• Birth photos/Timeline of Events
• 1 Virtual Postpartum Visit
Sliding scale and payment plans available*
*Adding birth services to your registry is a great way to ask for support from your loved ones
Doula support is available on a sliding scale ($1200-$2200) based on your financial situation Payment plans available upon request. Everyone deserves to be supported during their birth!
✦ Virtual Doula Support
• 1 Prenatal Visit to get to know each other
• Comfort measures education
• Explore options for birth
• Self-advocacy training
• Virtual support during labor (at home and place of delivery)
• Virtual Postpartum Meeting
$400
To date, I’ve had the honor of supporting births at Boulder Community Health Foothills, Birth Center of Denver, Birth Center Of Boulder, Good Samaritan–Lafayette, Rose Medical Center, St Luke’s Medical Center, Lutheran Medical Center, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Littleton Adventist, Medical Center of Aurora, Skyridge Medical Center, UC Health Longs Peak Hospital–Longmont, Avista Adventist Hospital, Swedish Medical Center, Hygge Birth Center (Colorado Birth and Wellness), Seasons Birth Center, Banner Medical Center, Estes Park Hospital, The Birth Center of Denver, and Homebirths.
