DOULA CARE

 
 

 What is a Birth Doula?

A Birth Doula provides education and advocacy during pregnancy, birth and the immediate postpartum period, on-call services 24/7 in late pregnancy, and reasonable continuous physical and emotional support during labor.

At WellNest, we believe that birth is sacred and is best experienced by a birthing person who is feeling safe, confident and supported. A doula provides information and advocacy but most importantly empowers the birthing person to use this information to have the birth that they need to have.

When a baby is born, a parent is born. It is our honor and our privilege to bear witness and lend support to both of these miracles.

What Services Do WellNest Birth Doulas Provide?

  • Prenatal visits which include augmentation of the education you receive in childbirth education courses with personalized information for you and your support person, materials and planning supports for labor, birth, and the postpartum period, introduction to and practice of labor comfort measures, and all planning support and affirmation banner materials.

  • Availability by phone and email during pregnancy to provide support and answer questions.

  • 24/7 on-call availability from 37 weeks until your baby is born.

  • Reasonably continuous mental, emotional and physical support throughout your entire labor.

  • 1-2 hours of support immediately postpartum which includes basic chestfeeding support and referral to more intensive supports if needed.

  • Postpartum visits at your home with continued availability of support via telephone and email as you settle in to life at home with the newest member of your nest to include newborn care, chestfeeding, and self-care supports as well as postpartum mental health assessment and referrals as necessary.

  • Unique insight into your mental health both during pregnancy and after birth with referrals to appropriate services as needed.

  • Support of vaginal and cesarean births.

 

Birth Doula Care Rates *Subject to change

The Cardinal- $800
This package is great for second-time birthers and includes two prenatal visits, reasonably continuous labor and birth support, and one postpartum visit.

The Peacock -  $1000
This package is for the birthing person who wants it all, and includes two prenatal visits, reasonably continuous labor and birth support, and two postpartum visits.

A La Carte Supports

Just the Birth - $500
Are you just looking for support on the big day? While we always recommend more comprehensive care, we understand the various reasons why one might desire day-of birth supports only. This service includes a one-hour virtual connect session in preparation for birth, and reasonably continuous support throughout labor and for about an hour or two after the birth to make sure the new parent is settled in and ready to rest!

Prenatal Visit with Birth and Postpartum Planning Support (includes birth and parenting affirmations banners) – 120 minutes plus materials - $200
Interested in some planning support for your birth, postpartum period, or both? This is a great way to have some support thinking through the often surprising ins and outs of a healthy transition to parenthood to include preparation for the significant mental, emotional, and physical changes you are about to undergo!