What do you need?
Being pregnant or a new mom can be beautiful, but also challenging and hard. Sometimes you have a ‘village to raise the child’, but many of us don’t these days. That is where a doula can come in.
I am available for different kinds of support for pregnant women and mothers. As a former midwife I have seen and supported people in many situations and acquired a lot of knowledge. Nevertheless, every person is unique and has differents wants and needs. There is no one size fits all.
Below you can find the types of support I offer and the pricing. If you are looking for multiple hours of support, you might prefer a package. It is also possible to choose a one time consultation.
Need something you can’t find here? Feel free to ask.
You can book by sending me an e-mail or text/Whatsapp message.
Support
Prenatal
Informed decision-making
If you struggle with making a decision, you feel pushed into a certain direction by your caregiver or if you want to prepare for a (difficult) conversation with your caregiver: I’m here for you.
As a (former) midwife and owner of a informed decision-making platform, I can share nuanced and evidence-based knowledge with you. I do not give advice: you make your own decision with information provided.
Birth & postpartum course
In 8 hours and in the comfort of your own home, I will share in-depth knowledge on physiological birth, complications, c-section and the different choices you have.
I also share knowledge on postpartum, regarding (breast)feeding your baby, safe sleeping, recovery and much more.
Rent birthpool
You can rent my birthpool (Waterbabies) including all equipment for $220 incl GST/HST, excl travelcosts.
I will reserve the pool from 37 to 42 weeks for you. You can choose to pick it up in Sooke (Otter Point) or I can drop it off at your house.
Postpartum
Practical & emotional support
If you choose the ‘postpartum package’ you can pick whatever you need, this may include:
- Light householding (preparing meals & snacks, laundry)
- Help with your other children
- (Breast)feeding support
- Babywearing consultation
- Massage
- Sharing knowledge on different postpartum subjects (recovery, babysleep, mental health)
Breastfeeding support
I am not a lactation consultant, but after supporting hundreds of families I can say I know a lot about breastfeeding.
This support is included in the postpartum package.
Massage
In the comfort of your own home I can massage your sore shoulders, your weary feet or a full body massage.
This support is included in the postpartum package, but also available to purchase separate.
Both for during pregnancy and postpartum.
Pricing
Custom consultation
$60-$120
1-2 hours
incl GST/HST
excl travelcosts
✓ Only available for:
- Massage (at your own home)
- Babywearing consultation for newborn (I’m certified in the Netherlands)
- Informed decision-making: if you struggle during pregnancy or postpartum with getting nuanced, in-depth information on a subject
✓ Online is a possibility if it’s for informed decision-making consultation
Birth & postpartum course
$360
8 hours
incl GST/HST
excl travelcosts
✓ Private course for you and your partner (if you have a partner)
✓ In your own home
✓ 4 x 2 hours
✓ As a former midwife I have lots of experience with (home)birth: I share information about physiological birth but also about your options when complications arise
✓ Discount on renting my birth pool: including all equipment for $180
Postpartum
package
$35 per hour, minimum of 12 hours
2-4 hours a day, 1-3 days a week
incl GST/HST
excl travelcosts
✓ Postpartum support at home
✓ Includes all types of support
✓ For example: cooking, massage, (breast)feeding support and sharing knowledge on babywearing.
✓ During our contract time you can text / Whatsapp me with all your questions
✓ Free initial meeting
You can book by sending an e-mail: birthofamother29 at gmail.com or text/Whatsapp me on (250) 858 4218.
Prices include GST/HST. Travel costs depend on where you live and which service you choose.
If you choose a package, I will ask you to pay after our initial meeting (depending on the package). Payment plans are possible. If you prefer a one time consultation I ask you to pay in advance.
Chargefree cancellation is possible up to 7 days in advance: after that we can either reschedule or your money goes to a woman who can’t afford support. (Please don’t reschedule very last minute unless it is an emergency, please respect my schedule here as well).
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