Doula Services Typically Include:
‚ One or two prenatal conferences, where doula and parents:
R Discuss her pregnancy and any
health concerns
R Discuss their birth
plan and goals for the birth
R Provide
education about the birth process
R Address
concerns and fears regarding the birth
‚ Telephone consultations for questions and concerns.
‚ Attendance at Labor and Birth.
R Continuous Presence throughout
labor and birth
(beginning at whatever time mom asks the doula to come,
and continuing until 2-3 hours after the birth)
R Emotional support and reassurance
R Help with
Comfort Measures
R Assistance for
Birth Partner and Family Members
R Assistance with advocacy with Medical Professionals
‚ Postpartum Visit.
R Breastfeeding
Support
R Baby Care Tips
R Discussion of
Birth Experience
R Referrals to
Community Resources
How much
does all this cost?
All those
services are typically covered in one flat fee.
How much
a doula charges for her services depends on these four factors: how much
training/education she has (as a doula, or related training, such as nursing,
massage, or social work), how much experience she has, what other doulas are
charging in her area, and what her income needs are. (For some women, doula
work is a labor of love, for some it is supplemental income, for some women
its their sole source of income.)
In the
Seattle area, a new doula may charge $200 250. Experienced doulas are
charging $250 750. A few doulas are charging $750 1000. Some doulas offer a
sliding scale fee, where lower income women can request a lower fee.
A Sample Contract for Doula Services
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