• Birth Doula Contract

    As your Birth Doula, we are here to provide you informational, emotional and physical support.  Doula services will include a minimum of three prenatal visits; if time permits, attendance at your birth and a minimum of 1 postpartum visit.
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  • Before Labor

    Your primary Doula will meet with you and your partner 3 times before labor to become acquainted with you; explore and discuss your priorities and any fears or concerns; present evidence-based information on the risks and benefits of common interventions and procedures used during childbirth; discuss your birth plans; and plan how we might best work together. Your Doula will also inform you of times when she will be unavailable for labor support, i.e. vacations, scheduled days off. To cover those times, a backup Doula will be supporting you during labor. You will be assigned a primary Doula as well as a backup Doula. You will meet with the back up Doula during one of our monthly open houses.

  • During Labor

    I prefer that you call me when you think you are in labor, even if you do not yet need me. This gives me time to clear my calendar for the next 24 hours. I can answer questions and make suggestions over the phone, and we can decide if I should come to you then, or wait for further change. I usually need approximately one hour to get to you from the time you ask me to come. We will also decide where to meet (home or hospital). Except for extraordinary circumstances, I will remain with you throughout your labor and birth.

  • After the Birth

    I will remain with you for one or two hours after the birth, or until you are comfortable and your family is ready for quiet time together. I will also help with initial breastfeeding. I am available to answer questions about the birth or your baby. I will schedule a follow-up meeting within a few weeks of the birth to visit you and the baby, review the birth, and get feedback from you about my role.

  • Limitation of Services

    As a doula, we do not: 1. Perform clinical tasks, such as taking blood pressure, fetal heart checks or vaginal exams. I am there to provide only physical comfort and emotional support and facilitate communication between you and the staff. 2. Make decisions for you. I will help you get the information you need to make an informed decision. I will also remind you if there is a departure from your birth plan. 3. Speak to the staff on your behalf. I will discuss your concerns with you and suggest options, as well as encourage you to voice your opinions, questions and concerns to the staff.

  • Extenuating Circumstances

    As a doula, we can help you prepare for your birth, but we cannot guarantee that your birth will go as planned. If you plan a vaginal delivery and a cesarean is performed after the onset of labor, we will continue to provide support during the cesarean surgery (as allowed by hospital and/or doctor policies) as well as immediately after, to help with your comfort and breastfeeding. We will also follow-up with you after the birth. In this scenario, my full fee applies, and no refund will be given. If you and your doctor decide that a planned cesarean is necessary, I will provide support during the cesarean (as allowed by hospital and/or doctor policies) and immediately after, as well as one additional time during abd after recovery, up to 4 hours, for the full fee.

  • Failure to provide Services

    I will make every effort to provide the services described here. If my failure to attend your birth is due to my error, there will be no charge for my services and I will refund the fee, minus the retainer. If my failure to attend your birth is due to an error on your part (failing to call, for example) no refund will be given, and I will keep my full fee. If my failure to attend your birth is due to a rapid labor (baby is born less than one hour after you call me and ask me to come), I will provide an additional 3 hours of postpartum support at no cost. This can include assistance with breastfeeding, laundry, cleaning, baby care, etc. My full fee applies. Any other circumstances out of my control that result in my absence at your birth will be addressed on a case-by-case basis, and may or may not result in a partial or full refund.

  • Doula Support Packages

    1 Hour Doula Appointment/Prenatal Only: $100

    You'll receive a 1 hour in-home Doula visit on 3-4 topics of your choice.

    • Breathing Patterns
    • Comfort Techniques
    • Pain Management
    • Birth Planning
    • Breastfeeding & Lactation
    • Stages of labor
    • Signs of labor
    • Labor position
    • Effective Pushing
    • Induction
    • Cesarean Section

    Labor Only: $600 *First time mothers and Vbacs not eligible.*

    • Unlimited support by phone and email
    • Attendance at your Birth
    • 1 prenatal and 1 postpartum appointment 

     

    Princess Package $1200

    • 3 Prenatal appts
    • Attendance at your birth
    • 1 postpartum visit
    • Unlimited support via phone or email

    *This is also our Niagara County Medicaid package* The rate is $800.00


    Pampered Princess Package: $1500

    • 3 Prenatal appts
    • Attendance at your birth
    • 3 postpartum visit
    • 1 hour Prenatal Massage
    • Unlimited support via phone or email

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    Queen Package: $1400

    • 3 Prenatal appts
    • Attendance at your birth
    • 3 postpartum visit
    • Unlimited support via phone or email 

     

    Pampered Queen Package: $1700

    • 3 Prenatal appts
    • Attendance at your birth
    • 3 postpartum visit
    • 1 hour Prenatal massage
    • Unlimited support via phone or email
    • 6 Weeks Prenatal Yoga

    Fee Waiver:

    Service fees are waived. Income guidelines due apply. Princess package only. 

     

    *You can also customize a package that best fits your needs.*

    *There is an additional $50 distance charge for clients that live more than 10 miles from the business location and would like home visits.*

    All payments are due directly to Calming Nature Doula Services. Payments can be made by cash app, cash, check, or credit cards. *HSA cards are permitted for payments if there is a Visa/Mastercard logo.*

     

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  • Scholarship

    Annual household income must be $25000.00 or below. Must reside within Erie or Niagara counties.*Approval is based on available funds. Income verification must be submitted and reviewed.*

  • Fees and payments:

    A non-refundable deposit of $300 is due when you sign this contract. The total amount is due by the end of your 37th week (three weeks before your due date.) If payment is not made, we can not guarantee that Doula support will be available.

  • Agreement

    I/We have read this contract describing the doula’s services and agree to enter into a client-doula relationship for the pregnancy and birth with a due date.
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