Preparation and Support Throughout Pregnancy, Labor & the Newborn Days
All services begin with a complimentary consultation. This gives us a chance to meet up, get to know one another a bit, and discuss your vision for your upcoming birth. This initial meeting can take place virtually via Zoom or in person in the comfort of your own home or at your favorite coffee shop or other location
in the Charlottesville or Culpeper area.
Full Birth Services Package
All-inclusive doula support, including 3 prenatal visits, support via phone & email throughout your pregnancy, on-call labor support, and 2 postpartum visits.
$1350
Pregnancy Mentorship Package
Includes 3 prenatal visits to help you and your partner prepare for labor, support via phone & email throughout your pregnancy, and 1 postpartum visit.
$710
Individual Doula Sessions
These one-hour stand-alone sessions are perfect for those who want customized support in preparing for certain aspects of labor, birth & the early weeks with a newborn.
$110
Full Birth Services Package – $1350
What’s Included:
- Three one-hour prenatal visits (after our initial consultation) in which we will focus on exploring your individual birth preferences & discussing any questions that may be coming up for you in your pregnancy. These visits typically cover topics such as exploring your options for labor & birth, planning for the postpartum time, and tools for navigating labor, including hands-on practice of techniques for partners. These visits are available virtually or in person to accommodate your needs & preferences.
- Unlimited phone/text/email support throughout your pregnancy and the first several weeks after your birth.
- Continuous hands-on labor support for you and your partner throughout your labor. This includes assisting with comfort measures, breathing, positioning, massage, and other relaxation techniques. I am also present to provide information and support in navigating options as they arise. Typically, I am present for at least 1-2 hours after your birth to help establish bonding and a successful start to breastfeeding if that is your goal.
- Two one-hour postpartum visits where we can discuss your birth and any questions or concerns that may come up in the first days with your baby. These visits offer us a chance to make sure your transition to home with your baby is going as smoothly as possible and allow me to provide you and your family with referrals to other resources in the community that may be helpful for you in the early weeks with your little one. These visits are available virtually or in person depending on your preference.
- Access to a backup doula and the opportunity to meet with her for added peace of mind.
- Access to lending library materials including books & reading materials, and tools for labor such as TENS units.
- Optional Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class Discount – All clients who choose to enroll in an upcoming session of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class receive a $75 discount on their service package.
- Optional Additional Visits – I am happy to arrange additional prenatal or postpartum visits should the need arise. It is my goal to to help you be as prepared as possible for your birth and the early days with your baby. ($50 per additional one-hour visit)
Pregnancy Mentorship Package – $710
What’s Included:
With the Pregnancy Support & Mentorship package, it is my goal to offer support, education and mentorship to expecting families who desire these aspects of doula support without having a doula present during their labor & birth. I work with you and your partner/support person by providing information and support as you make choices throughout your pregnancy and prepare for your labor & birth.
- Three one-hour prenatal visits (after our initial consultation) in which we will focus on exploring your individual birth preferences & discussing any questions that may be coming up for you in your pregnancy. These visits typically cover topics such as exploring your options for labor & birth, planning for the postpartum time, and tools for navigating labor, including hands-on practice of techniques for partners. These visits are available virtually or in person to accommodate your needs & preferences.
- Unlimited phone/text/email support throughout your pregnancy and the first several weeks after your birth.
- One postpartum visit where we can discuss your birth and any questions or concerns that may come up in the first days with your baby. This visit offers us a chance to make sure your transition to home with your baby is going as smoothly as possible and allow me to provide you and your family with referrals to other resources in the community that may be helpful for you in the early weeks with your little one. This visit is available virtually or in person depending on your preference.
- Access to lending library materials including books & reading materials, and tools for labor such as TENS units.
- Optional Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class Discount – All clients who choose to enroll in an upcoming session of the Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class receive a $75 discount on their service package.
- Optional Additional Visits – I am happy to arrange additional prenatal or postpartum visits should the need arise. It is my goal to to help you be as prepared as possible for your birth and the early days with your baby. ($50 per additional one-hour visit)
Individual Doula Sessions – $110
What’s Included:
Looking for individualized guidance on a specific topic with an experienced doula? Individual Doula Sessions are designed with you in mind! These one-hour stand-alone sessions are perfect for those who want customized support in preparing for certain aspects of labor, birth & the early weeks after birth.
3 session types are available: “Birth Goals & Preferences – Creating Your Birth Plan”, “Planning for the 4th Trimester – Postpartum Prep”, and “Comfort Measures & Tools for Labor and Birth – Hands-On Practice”
- 60-minute one-on-one session available locally in person (Charlottesville/Culpeper, VA) or via Zoom from anywhere
- Pre-session prep via email to maximize our time together, including a brief questionnaire and tools to help you prepare for our session
- Tools, handouts and resources based on your session type for your use during/following our session as you prepare for your birth
- Followup via email to ensure your questions are answered and that you have the tools you need
Birth & Postpartum Doula Services 