Frequently Asked Questions

What does a doula do?

A doula is a non-medical support person. As a doula, I provide clients with the emotional, informational, and physical support they may need to help them have the best birth experience for them. Whether your goals are a cesarean birth, epidural birth, unmedicated, home birth or any variation of that, I can provide the extra support you need.

I like to compare my job to that of a wilderness guide. You choose the type of birth you want and I help you navigate all the twists and turns and choices to get there. I stand by the choices you make and provide the knowledge you need when unexpected things come up. I provide continuous labor support. While a medical provider may have lots of other patients, policies, and things to worry about, my soul purpose is to be the calming influence you desire to support you throughout your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

What do you do if I want an epidural?

I support you in your choice to have an epidural and help you through all of the what ifs. What if the epidural anesthesia doesn’t work as expected? What if it takes a while for the epidural to be placed? What if I get to the hospital too late to have an epidural? Having the continued emotional support from someone who has been through this type of experience can be extremely comforting.

What if I choose to have a scheduled cesarean birth?

I support you in your choice to have a cesarean birth and help you prepare for the possible outcomes of that surgery. On the day of the birth, I will be there in case your baby needs to go to the NICU and your partner accompanies him or her. I will stay to support you while you recover. I will also be there to help with your partner’s worries or anxieties about the procedure, baby, etc.

What does a Postpartum doula do?

I help you formulate goals around your postpartum health and facilitate the implementation required to achieve or adapt those goals as time progresses. I can assist in Infant care and feeding, light house cleaning or day to day tasks, I’m there to listen to you, and more. I’m a knowledgeable guide in helping you through this sometimes difficult and isolating time.

What does a doula cost and why do you not post pricing for doula packages on your site?

I believe that everyone should have the support they need, by the person that will be able to support them best. This means that having a consult first allows us to get to know each other without worrying about price. In addition, it allows me the opportunity to tailor a package to best fit your needs.