I offer a free introductory meeting to discuss my services and your needs! Virtual or in person!
Currently I am providing in person doula support to people birthing at MedStar St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, MD and those planning homebirths in the St Marys County area
basic doula services include my 20+ years of training and experience, 2 prenatal meetings (can be done virtually if preferred), unlimited phone and email support from time of hire, my presence and unlimited support during labor, birth, several hours after, and a postpartum visit in your home within 2 weeks
Doula Fees
Basic $1300.00 includes services described above
Enhanced $1450.00 includes basic and 6 week Lamaze Healthy birthing classes (200.00 value)
Enhanced + $1500.00 includes basic, classes and breastfeeding visit within 72 hours (75.00 value)
Basic + $1350.00 includes basic and breastfeeding visit within 72 hours
Repeat client $1200.00 includes basic
Repeat client + $1250.00 includes basic and breastfeeding visit within 72 hours
$500.00 Deposit is required at signing of any and all packages. Remainder can be paid in payments
Keep scrolling to learn about the many benefits of doula support and more about my services!
Research shows that people who hire a doula;
*Mothers have a greater satisfaction with their birth experience
*Lower rates of postpartum depression
*Partners tend to be MORE involved
Women tend to have:
*Shorter labors
*Fewer complications
*Less need of interventions
*Less use of pain medication
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) has acknowledged the benefit of continuous support of a doula. Read article here
As a doula, my role is supportive and not medical. As a nurse and experienced doula I can explain the medical side, help you gather information and get your questions answered. But the ultimate decision-making is yours. My focus is on you and your needs.
I come with 20+ years of experience supporting birthing people
A doula helps provide and maintain a safe space for you to labor, is a calm guide to help you and your partner remember what you learned in class. Encourages you in self advocating for your self and for your partner to advocate for you. A doula is your interpreter!
I serve pregnant people having:
medicated births, non-medicated births, cesarean births, vaginal birth after cesarean, hospital births, home birth, long births, short births. How and where you birth is your choice. My job is to support you in your choices. To create a safe space for you and your partner to labor and birth
I have worked with:
– surrogates and intended parents, pregnant people teens to 40s, married, not married, with partners and without. First-time parents and parents who are having their second, third, fourth … With many friends and family present or none. Again you make your choices, I support you!
I have supported clients at:
– all area hospitals and at many homes with midwife.
Currently I am providing in person doula support to people birthing at MedStar St. Marys Hospital in Leonardtown, MD and those planning homebirths in the St Marys County area
I am happy to support and work with any and all!
I have a good relationship with the doctors, midwives and nurses and am always honored when they refer clients to me.
My job is to help your chosen support person support you at whatever level they are comfortable with, and to provide support to them, too. I make sure you both have what you need so you can labor and birth in whatever way is best for you.
During our visits before your due date, we discuss everything from preparing for labor to comfort measures to siblings to postpartum plans for rest and recovery and everything in between! We take time to get to know each other and make sure that you and your partner have your questions answered.
All clients have access to my extensive library of books and videos. I also loan birthing balls and TENS units for your use at no extra cost.
Once you are in labor, I will join you whenever you wish. I stay with you during labor, birth and several hours after to help you get settled, while still providing you the time and space for you to get to know your baby, and make sure you both have eaten and rested!
During the postpartum time I stay in close touch and am available to answer questions and help with breastfeeding challenges. I come to your home ( or virtually if you prefer) about a week after your birth to see how you are doing and discuss your baby’s birth. I am always available for questions and support during postpartum and beyond!
Preparing for Birth and Beyond, LLC 