What is a doula? In the most basic of terms, a doula is someone who is there to support you. There are doulas for all kinds of people, pregnancies and life events including fertility, birth, postpartum, pregnancy loss, abortion and even end of life doulas. There are doulas who specialize in LGBTQIA+, minority parents, music assisted birth and other ways parents might be unique. The bottom line is, we are here for you and your unique needs and the right doula is out there for you, waiting to support you and empower you and your birth partner.
Support might come in the form of information and education so that all of your questions are answered with evidence based, unbiased resources. Support might come in the way of hip squeezes and pressure points to make you feel more comfortable during your labor. And, support might mean we hold your hand, remind you how powerful you are, or simply hold space for you while you rest. Your experience is just that: uniquely yours, so your doula is there to support you in whatever way you might need.
Basic Birth Doula Package $2000
Two In-Depth Prenatal Meetings
In our meetings we’ll go into detail, getting to know each other, getting to the root of what your hopes for your birth experience are, your anxieties and concerns. We’ll go in-depth, discussing your birth preferences so that I fully understand your choices and the reasons behind them. Partner education is also a big part of what we’ll do, so they can support you throughout the rest of the pregnancy, labor and postpartum. We’ll also talk about what to expect when you get closer to your birth, signs to look for, and when to call me.
Part of this process will also be education about preparing your body for work. We’ll discuss exercises, movement, posture, and even ways for your partner to support you and help you prepare.
Continuous Text and Phone Support
During your pregnancy, you can reach out to me with questions, to discuss your appointments with care providers, or to chat about how you’re feeling.
On Call Period
Your on-call period begins when you reach 38 weeks. During this time, I stay within the area, ready to join you at your birth when you are in active labor.
Continuous Labor Support
I offer continuous labor support for you and your birth partner as well as 90 minutes of support after the baby arrives to make sure you are settled. This means text and phone support during your early labor, then when your active labor begins, I’ll join you at the hospital. I am also available to meet during your early labor to do bodywork such as Spinning Babies, reiki, or helping with movement and positioning to help baby engage.
Cesarean Support
Whether you’re planning a cesarean, or have one unexpectedly, I will support you throughout the process. I’ll be there to help you process emotionally, support your partner, understand the options available to you, support you in breastfeeding afterwards if that is your choice, and even take pictures during your baby’s birth.
Postpartum Visit
After your birth, we’ll get together to process your experience, talk about any resources you might be looking for as follow up support, and if you might like a shower or a nap during that time, I’m happy to be there to care for baby, while you take care of yourself.
To schedule a free consultation, please call 603-953-5409 or email me at hilarycamire@gmail.com.