What's not Included in birth doula services?
I provide emotional, physical, and informational support throughout your birth. But I also believe in setting loving, clear boundaries so everyone knows what to expect.
Here’s what’s not included in birth doula services:
- Medical tasks or clinical advice
- Driving or transporting family members
- Heavy housework – while I’m happy to help with laundry and light housekeeping while you’re bonding with your baby, I’m not able to do heavy domestic tasks
- In-depth lactation consulting (though I’m happy to refer you to someone amazing!)
Think of your doula as your guide, but not your nurse, midwife, or housekeeper.
FAQ
I’ve curated a list of trusted lactation consultants, pedi’s, parent groups, pelvic floor therapists, yoga classes, massage therapists, acupuncture, chiropractors, and childcare providers. I can also connect you with other parents in your area!
I stay within 50 miles of Deerfield, MA. A flat rate travel fee does apply for anything further than 45 minutes outside of Deerfield.
Yes! Please check out postpartum doula care – this may be exactly what you’re looking for.
Yes – we can schedule additional visits, up to six in total per birth. Availability is limited so please book sooner rather than later!
Yes – there’s limited overnight availability, but birth doula clients do receive priority on overnight doula care!
I work with families of all constellations – Queer families, BIPOC families, Spanish-speaking families, etc. I have a master’s in multicultural education, so honoring you family’s culture is very important to me!
Baystate Springfield, Cooley Dickinson, Baystate Franklin, Monadnock Community Hospital (NH), Cheshire Medical Center, Brattleboro Medical Hospital, and Fairview Hospital
