What's a doula?
A doula is a non-medical professional who assists a woman during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The word “doula” comes from the Greek and means “a woman who serves.” For more details, check out this post on my blog.
A doula is a non-medical professional who assists a woman during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. The word “doula” comes from the Greek and means “a woman who serves.” For more details, check out this post on my blog.
Are you certified?
I am a certified birth doula through Birth Arts International (BAI). I also trained with BAI as a Postpartum Doula, as a Birth & Bereavement Doula through Still Birth Day, and a Birth Coach through Birth Coach Method.
I am a certified birth doula through Birth Arts International (BAI). I also trained with BAI as a Postpartum Doula, as a Birth & Bereavement Doula through Still Birth Day, and a Birth Coach through Birth Coach Method.
Do you only attend "natural" (non-medicated) births?
No. If you want a non-medicated birth, that's certainly something I will help you work towards. But if you want an epidural/pain medication, a planned cesarean, or just want to decide when you get there, I'm more than happy to help you achieve that goal, too.
No. If you want a non-medicated birth, that's certainly something I will help you work towards. But if you want an epidural/pain medication, a planned cesarean, or just want to decide when you get there, I'm more than happy to help you achieve that goal, too.
Do you "deliver" babies?
No, a doula is not the same thing as and does not replace an obstetrician, midwife, or nurse; a doula is not a medical professional and doesn't perform any clinical tasks such as catching the baby, cervical checks, etc. A doula is there for informational, emotional, and practical physical support.
No, a doula is not the same thing as and does not replace an obstetrician, midwife, or nurse; a doula is not a medical professional and doesn't perform any clinical tasks such as catching the baby, cervical checks, etc. A doula is there for informational, emotional, and practical physical support.
What area do you serve?
I am located in London, KY and my primary service area is the Tri-County area of Whitley, Knox, and Laurel counties. However, I'll travel up to a 60 mile radius from London. There is an additional fee if I'm traveling more than 30 miles from London.
I am located in London, KY and my primary service area is the Tri-County area of Whitley, Knox, and Laurel counties. However, I'll travel up to a 60 mile radius from London. There is an additional fee if I'm traveling more than 30 miles from London.
Do you take payment plans?
Yes. On birth doula services, I require 25% of your total fee as a non-refundable retainer to be paid upon signing of the contract. The rest is to be paid in full three weeks prior to your estimated due date.
For postpartum doula services only, I bill weekly and require payment up front.
Yes. On birth doula services, I require 25% of your total fee as a non-refundable retainer to be paid upon signing of the contract. The rest is to be paid in full three weeks prior to your estimated due date.
For postpartum doula services only, I bill weekly and require payment up front.