SERVICES
Every birth journey is unique, so you should have options! Choose from our specially designed Birth, Education, Placenta Encapsulation and Postpartum Packages. All services are provided by the Midwest Doulas team, education professionals, and other specially-selected service providers we have long-standing relationships with. No question is too small when choosing your support team, so don’t hesitate to contact us with yours!
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!
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.
Digital Birth Announcement
Our digital announcement makes it easy to share the special moment with friends and family.
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.
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.
Postpartum Doula Support
One 4-hour daytime shift of postpartum support to ease the transition when families are adjusting to their newborn.
+ Ultimate Package Bonus!
We treat you to one 90-minute in-home massage from our trusted partner at MyoCare. Every expectant mother should be so pampered!
EDUCATION SERVICES
A two-hour comprehensive Lamaze class with a Certified Lamaze Instructor, in your own home.
90 minutes of in-home prenatal breastfeeding instruction by our Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC) in the privacy of your home.
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION
Complete range of services to encapsulate, preserve, and celebrate your placenta. Each step takes place in your own home to ensure the process is free of cross-contamination. Simply bring your placenta home – or carry it to your kitchen – and keep it frozen or refrigerated until we arrive. We will carefully and respectfully dehydrate and encapsulate your placenta, yielding an average of 100 to 200 capsules. Package includes tincture, cord keepsake, cord print & balm.
Reported benefits by some women include:
- Maximizing milk supply
- Lower instances of postpartum mood disorders
- Faster healing and improved well-being
POSTPARTUM DOULA SERVICES
Midwest Doulas believes that families are empowered by education and support, and we know that doesn’t stop at birth. Our postpartum doulas provide in-home support during the postpartum period – a critical time in the lives of mothers, partners, babies, siblings, and entire families.
Our postpartum doula support services are customized to ease the transition when families are adjusting to their newborn and the shifting household dynamic. We begin with a complimentary consultation to assess your individual needs and tailor a schedule that will provide the most beneficial support. Then our doulas provide calming, in-home support to help mothers, families and the entire household thrive.
Benefits to Mothers
- Mother/baby bonding encouragement
- Newborn care education
- Lactation & feeding support
Benefits to Families
- Sibling adjustment support
- Adoptive baby integration
- Family adaptation
Benefits to Household
- Home-cooked meals
- Light household duties
- Visitor scheduling
SIBLING DOULA SERVICES
Many families are without a trusted family member willing to be “on call” while they have their baby. Our Sibling Doula service bridges that gap and gives you peace of mind your family is being nurtured and cared for, so you can focus fully on your birth experience.
Our sibling doula service provides at-home care, emotional support, and practical guidance to older brothers & sisters during this time of family transition, in the environment they are most comfortable. All our sibling doulas are certified in infant and adult CPR & AED, so you know they’re in good hands.
