“If a Doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it.”-John H. Kennel, MD
Introduction phone/home interview to discuss your needs and desires
Two in-home prenatal visits
Assistance with Birth Plan preparation
Comfort and Relaxation Methods
Unlimited physical and emotional labor support beginning at home, if you wish
I will be on-call 24/7 for your birth starting 2 weeks before your due date
Back-up doula provided for the rare case that doula is ill when you go into labor
Labor tools, such as birth ball, relaxing music, positive affirmations, visualization scripts, light-touch massage, aromatherapy, positioning and movement during labor and delivery
An advocate of laboring mother and baby
Give father/partner tips on providing support for the laboring mom
Assistance in creating a safe environment in which to labor and birth
I stay for up to two hours after the birth to support you and your partner with your new baby
Your Birth Story from doula’s perspective
Breastfeeding assistance
Labor and birthing pictures (if you wish) compiled on a CD, given at post-partum visit
Resources and Information, Referrals for Massage, Chiropractic care, Childbirth Classes and more
An in-home post-partum visit that will cover a variety of recovery, breastfeeding, and infant care techniques
I will travel to homes and hospitals within a one-hour radius of my home in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.