"I didn’t even realize that I needed it, but I got so much out of my experience with my doula during pregnancy - and after the birth too!"

Birth Doula Services

During Pregnancy:

Expert pairing of client and doula, personalizing the service to your needs
On call, and available to you, 24 hours a day, from the time you contract with us
In-home doula visits
Emotional support
Identification of comfort measures and roles
Information, including assistance writing birth plan
Benefit of Birth Partners’ reputation, resources, and experience
Closure to prior birth experiences

During Labor and Birth:

Continuous emotional & physical support at home, continuing at your birth place
Assessment of progress of labor at home
Suggestions for timing your arrival at your birth place
Explanation of options & practical suggestions to partner
Massage technique, relaxation, and comfort measures
Advocacy
In-hospital support for induction, cesarean, or complications
- Average one and a half hour stay following birth, including breastfeeding assistance (if applicable)

During the Postpartum Period:

Phone contact as needed
Resources and information
Reinforcement of accomplishments in labor, birth, and parenting
In-home doula visit – a time to reconnect and celebrate your new family! (optional)
The support of a professional doula also improves breastfeeding outcomes and decreases postpartum depression.

Birth Partners offers 2 packages to better meet your needs.