Why have a doula?

A doula is a trained labor supporter who provides a birthing person and her partner with continuous, one-on-one emotional and physical comfort throughout labor and birth. We also help you to prepare for birth by helping you understand your options and giving you tools to prepare your mind and body

Birth Doula Package

Before Birth:

  • Free in-person, no obligation consultation to meet each other and discuss services

  • Two in-home prenatal visits:

    • Discuss your birth preferences

    • Address questions or concerns you may have about labor

    • Practice comfort measures and relaxation techniques to be used in labor

  • Unlimited phone, text, and email support throughout your pregnancy

During Labor:

  • I will be on-call for your birth beginning at 38 weeks. In the unlikely event that something prevents me from attending your labor, I provide back-up doula coverage.

  • I will join you at your home or meet you at your place of birth when labor begins.

  • Continuous physical, emotional, and spiritual support while you are in active labor, through the birth and up to two hours after.

  • Capture photos/videos (if you wish) during labor and birth

  • Support in initiating breastfeeding, if desired

Postpartum:

  • Unlimited text and phone support for two weeks following birth

  • One in-home postpartum visit where I will

    • Check in on you, your partner, and your baby

    • Discuss your birth experience and provide you with a summary of your birth

    • Assist with basic breastfeeding support

    • Provide referrals to local resources, as needed

Cost: $750

Virtual Doula Package

Before Birth:

  • Free in-person, no obligation consultation to meet each other and discuss services

  • Three in-home prenatal visits:

    • Discuss your birth preferences

    • Address questions or concerns you may have about labor

    • Practice comfort measures and relaxation techniques to be used in labor

  • Unlimited phone, text, and email support throughout your pregnancy

During Labor:

  • I will be on-call for your birth beginning at 38 weeks.

  • Continuous physical, emotional, and spiritual support while you are in active labor, through the birth via phone, text, and video chat

Postpartum:

  • Unlimited text and phone support for two weeks following birth

  • One in-home postpartum visit

Cost: $750

& Beyond Doula Package

Includes all of the services in the Birth Doula Package:

  • Extended prenatal visits to include basic breastfeeding education

  • In addition to your in-home postpartum doula visit, I will also provide an additional in-home visit to assess lactation and address any breastfeeding concerns. For more information about lactation consultation services, see the Lactation Services tab of this site.

Cost: $850

To learn more about these services or schedule your free, in-person, no obligation consultation - click this link or email me email me at bigstonebirth@gmail.com

A note about my service area:

I am willing to attend births at Ortonville Area Health Services, Stevens Community Medical Center, Milbank Area Health Services, Coteau des Prairies (Sisseton), CCM Health-Montevideo, or Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (Watertown). I am also open to home births within my typical service area (see below) that are attended by a certified midwife.

If you live outside of my typical service area, please inquire! I may ask that some or all of your prenatal appointments take place virtually if you live outside of my usual service area.

I also offer a virtual doula package for families that live in my typical service area that chose to deliver at a hospital outside of that area.

Payment Information:

$250 deposit is due at the time of booking - Remainder is due by 38 weeks. If you have concerns about cost, please contact me to discuss a payment plan or sliding fee scale. I do not want funding to hold anyone back!

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