services

POSTPARTUM SUPPORT / includes:

· An interview (at no charge) to give you the opportunity to determine if you would like me to be a part of your postpartum experience (defined here as birth to six weeks afterward). I invite you to ask questions about how doulas help, my experience and training, the services I offer including rates and availability and anything else that's on your mind.

· Two prenatal visits at your home (one with you and one with you and your husband or partner) to get to know each other and to get a sense of how I can help you and your family in those first tender weeks of your new baby's life. I invite you to share with me your preferences and expectations regarding childcare, your personal care, housework, food preparation, running errands and educational support. At this visit we will determine how many hours of help you would like and a schedule to follow once your baby is born.

· Unlimited daytime phone and email contact with you for the remainder of your pregnancy.

· After your baby is born I will come to your home for the hours and schedule we determined prenatally. I will be a willing, nurturing, knowledgeable presence as you recover from birth and pregnancy and begin your new life with your baby. If your baby is born before week 37 or after week 42 of your pregnancy I will do my best to fulfill our original schedule.