What does a doula do?

Doulas wear many hats.
Your investment with me includes the following…

 

PRENATAL

  • Provide 1-2 prenatal visits depending on mother’s comfort level

  • Give access to my full doula library and resources (incl. my loan of birth balls)

  • Help mother and partner prepare a birth plan

  • Be available with unlimited text, phone and/or email support

LABOR/DELIVERY

  • Offer position suggestions, Spinning Babies techniques, massage, acupressure, and counter pressure

  • Help with guided breathing techniques

  • Use hot or cold therapy

  • Encourage and affirm the mother’s efforts

  • Provide support with the use of a birth ball, peanut ball, my personal CUB Birth Stool, and my Obi or Elle Labor TENS machine

  • Create a calm environment that may involve soft lighting, music, or essential oils

  • Provide clarity on medical information; discuss the pros and cons of any intervention

  • Give breaks to the partner or other support persons

  • Keep track of any necessary data for the progress of labor

  • Take photographs if desired

POSTPARTUM

  • Attend to the mother and remain after the birth for 1-2 hours if needed

  • Offer breastfeeding support

  • Meet with the mother and partner in their home for a postpartum visit

  • Provide a homecooked meal

 
 
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How much does a doula cost?

All doulas run their own business and decide what they want to charge.
Your investment with me covers time, skill, knowledge, and transportation costs.

 

Meredith Edwards, CD(DONA)
TOTAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENT = $850

PAYMENT METHOD:
In Person: cash; check made out to Meredith Edwards
Online: www.birthwithmeaning.com/payment for Apple Pay and all major credit cards
Online payments are subject to a 2% added transaction fee

CONSULTATION - FREE
Meet and Greet at your home or in a neutral location. We will discuss your goals and desires for your birth. I will provide an overview of my experience as a doula to see if we are a good fit! I will give you my contract and you can decide after our meeting if you want to move forward.

RETAINING FEE - $400 due
If you sign the contract and I am hired, there is a $400 nonrefundable deposit due at signing, or at the first prenatal visit, to hold your spot in my calendar. This fee covers up to two prenatal visits where we will talk birth, discuss your birth plan, and outline logistics. You will have full access to my doula library and resources. This fee also covers one postpartum visit to your home with a home cooked meal, and for all of my “on call” time, which is when we both agree that labor could occur.

BIRTH FEE - $450 due
This fee covers my time spent with you during the entirety of your birth. I provide full support when active labor begins and can meet you in your home or at the hospital. These services include, but are not limited to, help and advice with comfort measures, guided breathing, enhancement of relaxation and movement, massage, advocacy and emotional support. I will remain with you until after the birth, making sure you are comfortable and do not need any further assistance (breastfeeding support, nourishment, photography, etc.) The birth fee can be paid by or at the postpartum visit in your home.

If you are in need of additional support (i.e. baby care tips, breastfeeding), I am available via text or call for no additional charge.

 
 
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Where do doulas serve?

There are thousands of doulas all over the world.
Your investment with me would be in the Northwest Ohio area.

BELLEVUE HOSPITAL
BLANCHARD VALLEY HOSPITAL
FIRELANDS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
FISHER TITUS HOSPITAL
MERCY ST. VINCENTS HOSPITAL
MERCY TIFFIN HOSPITAL
PROMEDICA BAY PARK HOSPITAL
PROMEDICA FLOWER HOSPTIAL
PROMEDICA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
PROMEDICA TOLEDO HOSPITAL
WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL
…or AT HOME.

 
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