Price should never be the primary consideration in choosing a doula.
Your doula may be the only person you personally choose to assist you in birth. I will be your continuous reassuring presence during an intense and intimate experience, and we must have a rapport.
As your birth doula, my services start at $1350.
If this is not an amount you are able to budget for but you feel I may be the right doula for you, please let me know. Alternatives may be available
♥ Basic Birth Doula Service ♥
Initial “pleased to meet you” session.
Face to face, or possibly over the telephone or video if your pregnancy is advanced or you are short of time.
Three face to face meetings
-At our first prenatal meeting
I will learn about you and your family and about your desires and vision for the birth of your child. This meeting may be done remotely but, face to face is always preferable. (75- 90 min.)
-Our second prenatal meeting
is largely educational and requires about 90-120 minutes. We will work together to help you and your spouse or partner prepare for the birth of your child through exploring labour and the birth process and it’s many variations.
If I am to be your only birth companion, we will prepare to welcome your child together.
-Our third prenatal meeting
This meeting will be hands-on and cover comfort measures. Additionally, we will discuss your Birth Preferences Document and review any aspects of your upcoming birth that you wish to discuss This meeting is generally about 90 minutes or a bit longer.
Depending on when you hire me, we will be in touch several times before your child’s birth. You may call me at any time. If I am not available I will return your call at a mutually convenient time. During the last weeks of your pregnancy, I will stay in touch with you. My phone will always be on in case you need to get in touch!
– Birth
From the onset of your labour through the early postpartum hours, I will be available to you. When I actually join you will depend on many factors but I will be there when you need me, for as long as it takes. Your birthing experience will be my only concern.
– After your baby arrives
I am available by telephone and text message for the first 6 weeks. We will schedule one or more postpartum visits during this time, and I will keep in touch with you, as you wish, during the sometimes tricky 4th trimester.
I have an extensive educational library, TENS machine, birth balls and other items useful during pregnancy, labour, and the early days after your baby’s birth.
My resources are available for you to use as part of my service.
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First Night Respite®♥
Ideal for parents who leave the hospital or Birth Centre within hours of the birth of their child. First Night Respite® gives you one day or overnight session of up to 12 hours of attention and support for mother, child and partner after birth and is available during the first 5 days after birth.
Alternatively 2-5 hour daylight visits within 10 days of the birth.
Duties may include physical and breastfeeding support, reassurance, education, food preparation, laundry, linen, infant, pet and childcare
This is a perfect gift from family and friends living afar who wish they could be with you.
A sweet gift package is available for presentation.
From $550. Available within a limited radius ♥
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♥ ADDITIONAL SERVICES ♥
♥BBB Busy Before Baby®
Busy folks may need an extra pair of hands and a shoulder to lean on. Sometimes, it feels like there is just so much to do before the baby comes and you may not be at your best. If you are anxious or perhaps feeling overwhelmed or just wish you had some help, call me. I can accompany you to medical appointments, shop for or with you, and help you to prepare your home to welcome your newborn. From $105.
Daily or hourly rate available. Please, let me know how I can help you.
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♥ New Parents Assistance and Education
My birth services include an optional Postpartum Assistance and Education package for new parents for an additional $550.
This option includes 12-15 hours of assistance and guidance on a flexible schedule during the first 4 weeks after your child’s birth. Visits will be a minimum of 3 hours.
Please let me discuss this expanded option with you.
Other options are also available. Please contact me to discuss your needs.
♥ Postpartum Doula
If you require a postpartum doula immediately and you are not my birth client, I may be available on an hourly basis. I do not provide overnight support (excluding those clients who have recently given birth with my support) My minimum visit is 3 hours. Please contact me to discuss your needs.
Visits from $105.
♥ Prenatal Education
I am able to provide private classes in your home or mine, for my birth clients. I will be happy to discuss this service and fees with you personally.
♥ Baby Massage Instruction For Parents
Interested in learning about infant massage and nurturing touch?
I offer individual or group instruction in my studio or your home.
( 5 sessions)
This is a perfect gift. It always fits!
Baby Massage brings a lifetime of benefits to babes and their parents
and is suitable for either gender !
A sweet gift package is available for presentation.
Please give me a call or text- 613.304.3427 if there is anything more you would like to know or there is something I can do for you!
Gertrude ♥
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