A doula provides helpful information for the childbearing family and offers continuous physical, emotional, spiritual and social support from the beginning of labor until hours after the birth of the baby. This type of non-medical support significantly improves a woman's chances of birthing her baby as she envisions. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has called doula support, "One of the most effective tools to improve labor and delivery outcomes."
My doula training through New Beginnings has generously prepared me to support laboring women in a multitude of ways, and as a lifelong student, I am always embracing more opportunities to study with and learn from other doulas.
What sets me apart from other doulas is my yoga experience. For over a decade, I have been teaching yoga to pregnant women. I am very comfortable guiding my clients into a focused, meditative state through breathing techniques and visualizations as well as offering hands-on assistance throughout every stage of labor. My intention is to be a knowledgeable, nurturing support person so that women can look back on the whole of their birth experience fondly and with gratitude.
Every woman deserves a doula. When I was pregnant, I could not afford the doula I originally intended to hire. She referred me to someone who was willing to work with my financial limitations. The new doula ended up being a perfect fit for me. The support that I received from her made me feel safe and capable throughout my unmedicated labor and I was fortunate enough to experience my ideal birth. For this reason, my offerings are on a sliding scale. Below are a few examples of my packages but I also do "Build Your Own" packages to customize exactly the kind of support you desire.
I am located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and serve women who are laboring within a 30-mile radius of Bethlehem. I am never on-call for more than two women at a time and always secure a back-up doula in the event that I cannot attend your birth.
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Bronze Package: $475
One Prenatal Meeting
24/7 on call 38 weeks - birth
Once in labor: hospital support
Silver Package: $675
Two Prenatal Meetings
24/7 on call 38 weeks - birth
Once in labor: hospital support
One group Prenatal Yoga class
One Postpartum Visit
One group Infant Yoga class
Gold Package: $975
Two Prenatal Meetings
24/7 on call 38 weeks - birth
Once in labor: home AND hospital support
One group Prenatal Yoga class
One private Prenatal Yoga class
Two Postpartum Visits
One group Infant Yoga class
Platinum Package: $1275
Two Prenatal Meetings
24/7 on call 38 weeks - birth
Once in labor: home AND hospital support
One group Prenatal Yoga class
Four private Prenatal Yoga classes
Two Postpartum Visits
One group Infant Yoga class
*Some insurance companies have flex payment plans that will reimburse you for doula services!*
Every year, I donate a portion of my doula income to Shanti Uganda, a birthing center located in the Nsaasi Village of Uganda. This is the same center that I raised money for and physically helped build in 2010 with the non-profit organization, Off the Mat, Into the World. I plan to return to Africa with my children when they are older so they can see where my love of supporting pregnant women all began.
