Service Description
Once you have requested me to act as your doula, I will provide the following services:
• I will provide two (2) prenatal meetings. At these meeting we will discuss your personal, relevant medical information, preferences for the birth of your baby and other birth related information.
• I will be available to answer questions and make suggestions over the phone or by email any time before labor begins.
• I will provide early labor support as requested, including in your home.
• I will remain with you once active labor has begun until one to two hours after your baby is born. I may take short beaks for meals and rest if time allows – this will be discussed with you at the time and I will not leave you if it is inappropriate.
• I may utilize non-medical support techniques for labor and birth.
• I will strive to maintain a calm and peaceful birth environment.
• I will maintain a birth log as circumstances allow. This will then be given to you within 2 weeks of the birth of your baby.
• I will assist in providing information and supplying emotional support by telephone and/or email on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn care after the birth, as requested. Please contact me if you have any concerns. If I cannot help, I will be able to find the appropriate person who can.
• I will help to initiate the breastfeeding process, if that is what you choose to do. Please note, I am not a breastfeeding or lactation consultant, but will refer you to one if you would like.
• If you wish to bottle feed your baby, I will help you with the first feeding.
• Within the first 14 days after the birth of your baby I will visit you at home or in the hospital, if desired. I will answer any questions or give you a referral to the appropriate professional that can meet your needs. I also offer one additional follow-up visit to discuss the birth with you, if desired.
After your birth a copy of my records will be given to you to keep, if you desire. I will not share these records with any other person without your express permission.
After your birth a copy of my records will be given to you to keep, if you desire. I will not share these records with any other person without your express permission.
All records are personal and confidential.