BIRTH DOULA
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We are proud to provide comprehensive doula care to support you as you welcome your little one. With a combined 22 years of experience in caring for families, our goal is to provide seamless emotional support, physical comfort, advocacy through mediation, as well as the evidence-based information you need to feel empowered to make informed decisions before, during, and after your birth. Doulas provide support for all births, whether medicated, unmedicated, vaginal, or cesarean. We work to get to know you and your goals so we can provide appropriate comfort measures, suggestions, knowledge, and emotional support throughout your pregnancy and labor.
Our model allows you to have one primary doula who has access to our team for additional support. We work to provide continuity of care across our team whether you work just with a birth doula or utilize additional services.
BIRTH SUPPORT INCLUDES
Complimentary consultation with a primary doula to get acquainted and explore if we are a good fit for your birth
2 prenatal meetings which cover birth preferences, hopes, questions, comfort measures, and more
Continuous labor support starting at your home or birthplace until your baby arrives and you are cozy, fed, and settled
24/7 phone and email support
Assistance with preparing for and support during a planned or unplanned cesarean birth
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding and/or bottle feeding support
1-2 in home postpartum visits to check in with you about your birth experience, recovery, breastfeeding/bottle feeding questions and newborn care
A team of doulas ready to step in and assist if back-up is needed
INVESTMENT*
$1800
POSTPARTUM DOULA
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A postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides unbiased and evidence-based physical, emotional, practical and informational support to a family after welcoming a little one. Our postpartum doulas provide care in 3-5 hour shifts - providing an opportunity for you to prioritize rest and respite during the pivotal postpartum time.
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INCLUDES
Evidence based education on newborn care and feeding
Support as you process your birth experience and adjust to your new role as a parent of one or more little ones
Practical help around the house including laundry, dishes, meal prep and light chores
Baby and sibling care to give you an opportunity to take a break or bond with your new little one
INVESTMENT*
$42/hr for daytime
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION
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Doula Minnesota offers placenta encapsulation using the Traditional Chinese Method. Our practitioner is trained to handle your placenta with care and will work to return your capsules to you within 24-48 hours after giving birth.
INVESTMENT*
$225
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Tincture $25
Placenta Print $30
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
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Childbirth education is a powerful way to set you and your support person up for success as you welcome your little one. Classes are rooted in evidence-based research and present information on normal and safe birth as covered in Lamaze’s Healthy Birth Practices. Courses cover the natural rhythm of labor, comfort measures, interventions and medications, breastfeeding and more.
*In an effort to support birthing persons and families we are working to build a support fund for those who are unable to to afford our fee. Payment plans are offered and credit cards, HSAs, and price reduction inquiries are accepted. Everyone deserves the chance to be supported and if Doula Minnesota’s services are not a good fit we will work to find others that are.