Ahana

My Obligations to You

As a Certified Best Doula, I provide relational and non-judgmental support to families through pregnancy, birth and early postpartum. My goal is for you to feel supported and cared for throughout our time together and for you to have a positive birth experience. At all times will I abide my Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. As your doula I will:

• Maintain a network of community resources so I can provide referrals as needed
• Remain up to date on birth related research and issues
• Respect your privacy in all aspects of your pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period
• Support and involve your partner
• Meet with you prenatally to learn how to best support you
• Be available to you for support throughout your pregnancy via phone and email
• Help you form a Birth Plan to encourage communication between you and your care provider
• Strive to maintain a calm and peaceful environment
• Assist with household tasks, errands, meals, and self-care

Your Obligations

In order to help you have the best experience, I ask that you and your partner do the following:

• Communicate with me the best way to support you Prenatally
• Be responsible for your personal health for a healthier pregnancy and better birth experience
• Disclose any communicable illnesses you may have so that I may take precautions.

As Your Doula, I Do Not

• Perform clinical tasks including vaginal exams, or assessment of maternal or Fetal wellbeing
• Make decisions for you. I will help you gather information necessary to make an informed decision, and I will offer myself as a sounding board rather than give opinions.
• Speak to the staff on your behalf. I will discuss your concerns with you and suggest options, but you and your partner will speak directly to the clinical staff about your care.
• Assist in the delivery of a baby, with or without a healthcare provider present. If your baby arrives unexpectedly at home with me present, you or your provider will be responsible for the delivery of your baby. Neither I nor BEST Doula Training will be held liable for not providing clinical services.

Limitation of Liability

Client agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Ahana Birth Services, LLC harmless from all claims, losses, judgements, damages, expenses and costs (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and court costs), whether fixed or contingent, and whether or not adjudicated, arising from or in any way related to: (a) the breach of any of its obligations hereunder; (b) damage to real or tangible personal property of client or any Ahana Birth Services, LLC (c) bodily injury to any party caused by client and not caused by Ahana Birth Service, LLC (d) any breach of representations or warranties regarding services of Ahana Birth Services, LLC made by clients or any other third party; (e) payment of services owed to the birthing facility (f) any unauthorized act or omission of the doulas; and (g) the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Ahana Birth Services, LLC (h) the aforementioned exceptions of services, including but not limited to, mental monitoring, medical decisions, medical opinion, treatment options, physical services, and medical services.

Fees

A nonrefundable fee of $150.00 for 5 hours or $600 for 20 hours will be due upon the signing of this contract. The full balance will be due prior to rendering services.

This contract reflects no end date and therefore the client is able to schedule appointments as needed. I will provide a qualified backup and I will be responsible for payment of her services. She will provide the services outlined in this contract. In the event of an extraordinary circumstance, I may request a backup doula to relieve me.

I/ We have read this letter describing the doula's services and agree that it reflects the