Why should you hire a
birth doula?
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For continuous support throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum
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Decreased risk of Cesarean section
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Increased likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth
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Decreased need for pain medications, such as narcotics or an epidural
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Decreased need for labor augmentation
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Decreased need for assisted birth with forceps or vacuum
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Help with advocacy during labor and birth
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Shorter labor by an average of 41 minutes
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Improvement in 5 minute APGAR score after birth
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More likely to be satisfied with your birth experience
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Higher success with breast/body feeding
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Additional support during the postpartum time including help and guidance with newborn care, help with feeding, meal prep, light household chores, and sleep support
Vermont Doula Support
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A complimentary phone call to make sure I am a good fit for your birth team
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Two in-person prenatal visits that include childbirth education, birth planning, and postpartum planning
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On-call from 37 weeks through your birth
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In-person doula support throughout your labor, birth, and immediate postpartum period
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One 3-hour postpartum visit at your home that can include helping with meal prep laundry/dishes/other house tasks, and offering support or guidance with newborn care, feeding and sleep
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Birth doula clients have the option to add-on additional postpartum visits at a rate of $35/hour
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Pricing starts at $1500 and payment plans are available
Note for Washington County, Vermont families*
I work part time with the Washington County Doula Project. Please reach out about how you might be able to access birth and postpartum doula services for free in Central Vermont!
Hiring a birth doula is a choice to have added support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum. Doulas provide educational, emotional, and physical support for the birthing person and for the birthing partner. Hiring a doula can help your whole family feel supported as you prepare for the transformative experience of birth.
As your birth doula, I provide support for you and your birthing partner if you have one. It is my goal to help you have the birth experience that you desire - whether that be a home birth or a hospital birth with an epidural - I want to support you in your birth goals. A happy birth is one where you feel safe, supported, and respected.
If you are looking for birth support in Vermont, let's talk about how I can help!