BIRTH DOULA PACKAGE
Complimentary Consultation
30 minute virtual consultation to get to know each other and see if we are a good fit.
Prenatal Visits
Before the baby comes...
let's get to know each other better.
Up to 5 prenatal visits done your way.
My goal is to build a relationship that allows us to feel comfortable and safe together prior to delivery.
Here's an outline of some of the topics we typically cover during our prenatal visits.
Visit 1
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Check in
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Birth vision
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Nutrition
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Identify personal labor preferences
Visit 2
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Childbirth education
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Discuss the concept of "normal"
Visit 3
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Discuss common interventions and induction methods
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Birth preferences
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Packing for the hospital
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Provide insight for other support people
Visit 4
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Hands on coping practice
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Optimal fetal positioning
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Oxytoin boosting activities
Visit 5
Baby is almost here!
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Lactation education
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Newborn expectations
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Postpartum healing, planning & nutrition
Although I have prepared a general outline, I'm here for you and I'm flexible.
We can talk about whatever you'd like during our visits.
I will be on call for your labor from the 38th week of pregnancy, until baby arrives. This means no matter what time labor unfolds, I will be there to answer questions and offer support. Generally, I join my clients in their home during active labor and stay until 1-2 hours after birth.
Postpartum Visits
I provide Postpartum visits to check in after the birth.
Visit 1
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1 hour in home
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Debrief birth experience
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Create nest environment to optimize rest
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Lactation support
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Baby care education
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Referrals as needed
Visit 2
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1 hour virtual/phone check in
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Tips/tricks for baby care
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Emotional support
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Address challenges
Visit 3
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Special closing visit, offered about 40 days after birth
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Pamper birthing person with herbal bath or steam + mini massage
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Time to reflect on birth from greater distance
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Help establish game plan for the future
24 hour URGENT phone/email support from date of contract.
For non-urgent care, I commit to answering any emails/texts or calls within 24, unless otherwise discussed.
Birth Package Rate:
$3,000
Custom packages &
payment plans are available.
Sliding scale available if there's a financial need.
Please inquire!
Got Insurance?
Invoice provided for insurance benefits including Carrot & FSA benefits.
Now accepting Medical through Kaiser & Alameda Alliance.
Currently accepting a limited number of Kaiser Commercial members.
POSTPARTUM CARE
Complimentary Consultation
30 minute virtual consultation to get to know each other and see if we are a good fit.
Home Visit
If hired before baby arrives, I'm happy to come by for an in person meet and greet. This is also a great time to give me a quick tour of your space!
Daily Services
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Modeling newborn care
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Optimize rest & relaxation for parents
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Lactation & bottle feeding education
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Nursery organization
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Emotional support
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Herbal baths
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Healing touch
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Nutrient dense meal preparation
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Light housekeeping
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Resources and referrals
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Small errands
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Grocery shopping
Occasional night support
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Sleep support
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Newborn care
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Tips/tricks/problem solving lactation
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Emotional support
Priorities discussed before beginning services.
It's understandable to not really know how much support you may need. Signing up for a package will ensure longer term availability.
Packages
Light support
40 hours within the first 6 weeks postpartum
Mid-level support
60 hours within the first 6 weeks postpartum
First 3 months
120 hours to be used to help settle in during the first 3 months
We can also customize a package to fit your needs!
For non-urgent care, I commit to answering
any emails/texts or calls within
24 hours of date sent
unless otherwise discussed.
FILM PHOTOS
Photos by Julia Larson shared with the consent of the persons pictured
Memories of your special day captured in a unique and artistic format.
Focused on snapping candid behind the scenes moments.
You won't even notice me taking them!
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2 rolls of film (about 72 photos)
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Black & white or color
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Digital scans
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Prints
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Glossy or matte
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Border or no border
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Film negatives
Starter Package - $300
Reserved for current birth or postpartum clients
Open to capturing any part of your journey!
prenatal
labor/birth
postpartum
Photography without an added birth/postpartum support package will be priced depending on what you'd like.
Go ahead and send a message with your vision!