I believe that you should have the right to choose how you wish to labor/deliver. This could mean a hospital setting with epidurals to home births with little or no interventions. I am completely comfortable with supporting you in any and all situations. I will give you evidenced based information about your choices so you can make an informed decision about your health care. Once that decision has been made, I will support you and help you attain that.
I have supported moms where I was the only person in the room to situations where there were many family and friends in the delivery room. My role is to complement and enhance the experience for everyone, including the father, by giving you suggestions and my professional expertise. I am trained in labor positions to obtain the optimal fetal position for an easier delivery as well as pain management techniques for you.
I bring "goodies" with me to births. This could include, but is not limited to, a birth ball, massager's, hot/cold compresses, aromas, knowledge, and most importantly my heart and hands for you. I am a very intuitive person and I can "read" a mother and what her needs are, allowing her to conserve energy.
I will visit you in the comfort of your own home. If you prefer, our initial meeting can be at a "neutral" place (IE: a restaurant, library etc). My services include 2-3 prenatal visits. I also offer supplemental information to your childbirth classes on an informal basis. If you choose to breast feed, I will help you get started right after your babies birth. A few weeks after the birth, I will come to your home so we can discuss your birth and "debrief". As well as to ADMIRE the baby!
I will supply you with a "super bill" as there have been some insurances that have covered doula services as well as some "cafeteria" plans. There is a sliding scale for families who desire a doula but can not afford the full amount. That will be discussed on an individual basis during our consultation. I truly believe that every woman deserves a doula! The flat fee for my doula package is $500 within Colorado Springs. For south Denver and Pueblo add $75 View my "Letter of Agreement" here.
I have an arrangement with Desirre Andrews CD, CLD, CCCE - a local Childbirth Educator- to make a package deal for your savings and convenience. The complete package for my customized doula services and her 6- week Fun and Informative class is only $625!!
Also, if you are a wife of a military man serving in the war, you may qualify for free doula services. Visit Operation Special Delivery for more information and to apply for doula services.
*This is based on the flat rate option plan with group classes. Private childbirth classes and doula services is $665. Prices are for Colorado Springs residents delivering at local hospitals.
