Birth Doula
Birth is a life-changing event. We are with you every step of the way.
As your doulas, we are dedicated to praying for you, your baby, and your family during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. We believe that interceding to The Lord through prayer is one of the most powerful ways that we can support you on this journey.
A look inside our doula process
01. CONSULTATION: BOOK A free virtual consultation
02. PRENATAL SUPPORT: prenatal meeting(s) with your doulas
03. BIRTH SUPPORT: we’re there for you when you need it most
04. POSTPARTUM SUPPORT: ONE POSTPARTUM VISIT AFTER BABY IS BORN
Step 01: Consultation
Before you decide to hire us, we would love to meet with you for a free, no-obligation, virtual consultation.
You can ask us questions and pick our brains, then decide if our team is the right fit for you and your growing family. We support families birthing in hospitals and birth centers in Greensboro, Burlington, Chapel Hill, Burlington, Winston-Salem, and surrounding communities in North Carolina, as well as home births with a midwife.
Step 02: Prenatal Support
If you decide to hire us, you will have one or two in-depth prenatal meetings (in-person or virtual - your choice) with the two doulas on call for you. During the meeting(s), we will discuss your birth goals/preferences, answer questions, and talk about any concerns you might have.
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We can help you write a birth plan and suggest books, articles, and videos that would be beneficial for you. We’ll discuss what comfort measures might be helpful for you in labor and give your partner tips for how to support you in early labor. This meeting will also be a great time to get to know one another so you’ll be comfortable with us. Our goal is to help relieve any anxiety you might have about your birth experience.
We ask for a $400 deposit to secure our services. The balance of $750 is due by 37 weeks. Once you hire us, we are available to you by phone, text, or email throughout your entire pregnancy. No need to save your questions for our meeting; we make ourselves accessible for those every day questions, concerns, etc. We are on-call for your birth 24/7 from 37 weeks to delivery.
Step 03: Birth Support
When your labor begins, your on-call doula will provide continuous support to you and your partner. While you are in early labor, we will stay in touch virtually (phone call, text, video) and will suggest a variety of comfort measures to you and your partner. We will decide together when it is the right time for your on-call doula to join you in-person. Sometimes we meet moms in their home before they go to the birth center or hospital; other times we meet at the birth location. This is completely up to you and we will play it by ear to see how you are coping.
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We offer different comfort measures like massage, counter pressure, suggesting different positions, water therapy, TENS unit, and rebozo techniques. We will encourage you and your partner to stay nourished, hydrated, and rested. Your doula is with you for physical, emotional, spiritual, and informational support.
Sometimes birth plans change or get modified. We trust the birth process and will be there to help you process what is happening should something in your birth plan change, provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision, and encourage you to ask your care provider questions along the way. There is no time restriction or more fees if you have a long birth - we value that each birth experience is unique and want you to feel fully supported without having to worry about additional costs.
We can help document your birth by taking photographs/videos on a phone or your camera and taking notes to help you remember the details of your baby’s birth. After your baby is born, your doula will stay with you for up to two hours, if desired. During this time, she can assist you with initial breastfeeding, get food for you and your partner, help you to shower, or anything else that would be beneficial to you.
Step 04: Postpartum Support
After your baby is born, you will receive one postpartum visit in your home with the doula who attended your birth. You also have the option to add on more postpartum visit(s). The postpartum visit is very casual and calm; please do not worry about how your house looks or when the last time you washed your hair was.
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Your doula will bring a homemade meal during your postpartum visit for you to enjoy while meeting (or she can put it in your fridge or freezer for later). The postpartum visit provides an opportunity for you to reflect on your birth experience. Generally, when your doula is leaving after your birth, talking to her is the last thing on your mind (and for good reason… baby snuggles!). The postpartum visit is an opportunity to close out birth support and to open the doors for other support options that we can offer, or refer out for services that are beyond our scope. The structure of this visit is on your terms - every mom has different needs in the postpartum time.
During this time, your doula will also make herself available to assist with any household tasks that would be helpful - laundry, dishes, cleaning, holding your baby so you can rest or shower, etc.
We are also available through phone, text, or email as needed up to six weeks postpartum. And, we are available to you in the future to discuss your birth experience, help you find resources for parenting, and delight in your child’s growth and development.
You'll also receive an invitation to join our private Facebook group for mamas - we host monthly Mother’s Circle gatherings and more! We love to stay in touch with you during your motherhood journey.
So… WHAT’S THE INVESTMENT?
Birth Doula Support
Investment: $1150
A consultation
One or two in-depth prenatal meeting(s) with the two doulas on call for you
Comprehensive labor support; including up to two hours postpartum
A postpartum meeting at your home; your doula brings you a meal!
Access to us via text, email, and phone for all your pregnancy and birth questions from the time of hiring through 6 weeks postpartum
Invitation to join our private Facebook group for mamas and invitation to our monthly Mother’s Circle gatherings
10% off Birth Tub Rental and Placenta Encapsulation
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