I provide you and your partner with continuous care, support, and encouragement throughout labor and delivery. Specifically, I will provide:

· Prenatal home visits

· An objective viewpoint and information about labor and delivery choices

· Assistance when writing a birth plan

· Suggestions to ease discomfort in pregnancy and postpartum

· Continuous emotional and physical support throughout the entire labor and birth, unlike most nurses, midwives, or doctors

· Suggestions and physical assistance for pain management and relaxation techniques during labor such as body positioning, massage, aromatherapy, using a birth ball, hydrotherapy, breathing, and focusing, which will help speed labor and prevent unnecessary interventions

· Explanations of medical procedures and terms to help you make informed decisions

· Clear communication between you, your partner, and the medical staff

· Comfort and reassurance to your partner, so he or she can better love and encourage you

· Postpartum home visits and help

· In the event I am unable to attend your birth due to unforeseen circumstances, I have a backup doula, Morgan Hagey, who will be able to take my place. She is also DONA-trained, and is a wonderful person. Read more about her at http://simplybeautifulbirthing.com/default.aspx.

The Standard Birth Doula Package is $350.

This includes:

· 2 prenatal visits

· 24/7 phone availability for the two weeks before and after your due date

· Continuous support while you are in labor and after delivery until your family is settled

· 1 postpartum visit

· Birth story

Fees are negotiable.