BIRTH DOULA SERVICES

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON COVID-19:

As the situation with COVID-19 rapidly changes, we are still here to support our families. We are still offering our in-person birth doula services (pending screening for COVID-19 guidelines) at birth centers and home births, and we are proud to offer virtual doula services for any new or existing client. For details, contact us.

A birth doula will provide you continuous support during your birth, and studies have shown that people who have such continuous support are “more likely to have spontaneous vaginal births and less likely to have any pain medication, epidurals, negative feelings about childbirth.” (Source: Evidence Based Birth)

We are here to provide you unparalleled, judgement-free support for any kind of birth.

BIRTH DOULA SERVICES

There are two main models of doula care. Many doulas use a “back-up” model, which means a “back-up” doula will attend your birth if a scheduling conflict occurs. Which sounds reasonable, until you realize the doula attending your birth may be a complete stranger to you, not the person you entrusted to support your family at the most critical time in your life.

Midwest Doulas was formed to offer an alternative to the “back-up” model of doula care. Our strictly team-based model means you’ll meet the whole team of doulas who may attend your birth. We want you to have the best birth experience possible, and that starts with knowing the doula at your birth. Midwest Doulas provides support, not surprises, when you need it most!

Premium Birth Package — $1500

Prenatal Visits (3)

Prenatal visits allow you to share your birth vision and discuss all the options available to you. We’ll help create your birth plan, establish your wishes, practice comfort techniques for labor, and provide an introduction to the first days of breastfeeding. And you will meet all the members of your birth support team, so you’ll have a warm relationship with the doula who attends your birth.

24/7 Phone, Text & Email Support

We’re on-call for you 24/7 from contract signing through birth. Any question, anytime.

100% Labor and Birth Support

We stay with you from the moment you ask us to join you through two hours postpartum.

Lending Library

You have access to our ever-growing library of resources on preparation, pregnancy, parenting and raising healthy families. The collection also includes essential oil recipes and heartwarming birth stories. Talk to one of our doulas for more information.

First Moments Photos

We capture digital photos of the precious moments during the first hour after baby’s arrival. As circumstances permit, 5-10 photos.

Postpartum Visit (1)

We visit you at home 3-10 days after baby’s birth to recap your experience and provide any resources you may need.

Ultimate Birth Package — $2450

All Premium Birth Package
services plus the following:

Unlimited Prenatal Meetings

We’re available to support you with unlimited prenatal meetings – our experienced doulas are an invaluable resource when embarking on your own childbirth journey.

Meet-and-greet with your care provider

A one-hour meeting with the entire care team to discuss your birth plan.

Childbirth Education In-Home Class

A two-hour comprehensive Lamaze class with a Certified Lamaze Instructor, in your own home.

Prenatal Breastfeeding In-Home Class

90 minutes of in-home prenatal breastfeeding instruction by our Certified Lactation Education Counselor (CLEC) in the privacy of your own home.

Postpartum Breastfeeding Assessment

Our 90-minute postpartum breastfeeding assessment takes place in your home or with your birthing family, where we observe your breastfeeding and evaluate what can be improved to enhance the experience. Our Certified Lactation Education Counselors provide a plan, troubleshooting tips, and a follow-up phone call.

Lactation Support by Phone

One-on-one breastfeeding support by phone with our Certified Lactation Education Counselors.

Placenta Encapsulation Package

We carefully and respectfully dehydrate and encapsulate your placenta, yielding an average of 100 to 200 capsules. Package includes tincture, cord keepsake, cord print & balm.