The word "Doula" is an ancient Greek word meaning "woman servant."  
Are you ready to set up your Birth Consultation? 


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Emily’s In-Person Birth Doula services include but are not limited to:
  • Your initial consultation will be about 1-1.5 hours during which we will go over your client intake form and talk about any questions that you may have before making a decision to contract with Emily.  This can be in person or virtual. 
  • A minimum of 1 prenatal visit  with your care provider, if you choose
  • Unlimited phone, text, and e-mail support from the time you hire Emily
  • 24/7 on-call availability  
  • Help developing your Birth Preferences document and deciding what you want to include in it. 
  • Support for your Birth Partner or team including tips on how they can best support you. 
  • Continuous home / birth center / hospital labor support and comfort measures: rebozo, massage, labor positioning and movement.
  • Use of a TENs unit (which is magic on back labor!)  
  • Emily will stay at least 1-2 hours immediately post birth, including help with breastfeeding, if desired
  • Available as a sounding board in the postpartum period and on -- at no additional cost to you
  • optional photographs and / or video when time permits --however, mother and baby are Emily’s first priority!
  • 1 postpartum visit in your home or hospital after your birth,  at a time of mutual agreement by either myself or one of my postpartum partners. 
  • Full access to "Memmy's Mommas" - a closed, private Facebook group for support and encouragement, information and activities
                                                        You have the right to decline any of these services.

​As a Doula, Emily does not:
  • Perform clinical tasks, such as blood pressure, fetal heart checks, vaginal exams, and other medical tasks.  Emily’s role is to provide only physical comfort, informational and emotional support.
  • Make medical decisions for you. Emily will help you obtain the information needed to make an informed decision. Emily will also remind you if there is a departure from your birth plan.
  • Speak to staff on your behalf in regards to medical issues. Emily will discuss your concerns with you and suggest options, but you or your partner will must speak directly to the clinical staff.​​
Emily's Fees:
In-Person Doula Services  $1600.00   

50% retainer is due at the time of contract signing 
50% Balance due at 37 weeks (Your birth consultation fee will be applied to the retainer.)

$150.00 Travel fee for births / home visits that occur 20-40 miles outside of the 32233  zip code.
                 Out-of-state fees or further than 40 miles will be billed by the mile and expenses.

Emily will travel for clients outside of the 40 miles limit of the 32233 zip code (including other states or out of the country). However, this is by special arrangement and expenses will be added to your doula service fee. Please contact Emily to set this up.  Emily also provides virtual doula services. 

** If Emily is unable to attend your birth because she is at another birth and you have chosen not to have a Back Up Doula, 50% of your fees will be completely refunded.  If, at any time before the 37th week of pregnancy, you choose to decline Emily's services after contracting with her, the non-refundable retainer stands (and travel fee, if implemented) but the remaining balance is waived. At 37 weeks, the full fee is retained since your birth held a spot in Emily's Calendar that she would otherwise have filled.




HOW DOULAS WORK WITH MEDICAL STAFF:
*A Doula does not perform any medical procedures, but she does work collaboratively with the hospital staff to create a supportive team atmosphere during your labor and birth.
*An experienced Doula knows how to create good rapport with your nurses, midwives, and doctors while simultaneously supporting your choices, needs, and desires.
*A Doula helps you to voice your needs and wishes without becoming confrontational or disrespectful, and she works to maintain the delicate balance between respecting hospital protocols and ensuring your autonomy.

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    Research shows:
                 * 50% reduction in the cesarean rate    
                 * 25% shorter labor                                 
                 * 60% reduction in epidural requests
                 * 40% reduction in oxytocin use       
                 * 30% reduction in analgesia use     
                * 40% reduction in forceps delivery      
         *Klaus, Kennell, & Klaus (1993, 2002)                    
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