What is a birth doula?

A birth doula is a person who supports an expecting family through labor & delivery. (Ex. Provide information regarding birth procedures/interventions, positions for less painful birth, massage and other comfort measures)

what is a postpartum doula?

A postpartum doula is a person who supports new parents with their transition into parenthood and assists Mom in birth recovery. (Ex. Assist with childcare, laundry, meal prep,  mom recovery/caregiving )

why is doula birthwork needed?

Doula work is used to reduce anxiety, reduce unnecessary birth interventions/procedures, boost awareness of healthy birth practices which helps to decrease Black birth mortality of mothers and infants and help the new parents transition into parenthood.

can i still have a doula if they cannot come into the delivery room?

Yes, If only one other person is allowed into the birthing room at a hospital or birthing center a Doula can still assist a Mom virtually. Doula's can still show the birthing mother what positions to move into for easier labor and can still provide information and support via online means. Doula's cannot provide massage virtually. 

What is Omugwo?

[Sonya Oguzor, the owner and founder of Spa Oguzor, married into the Igbo tribe and has immersed herself in their postpartum culture.] In the Igbo tribe, they practice a postpartum tradition called omugwo. This is where new moms and babies are taken care of for 3 months (Minimum 36 days). At Spa Oguzor, your Omugwo can last between 2 weeks and 1 month. This will include hot traditional meals (for nourishment), hot fundus massages (to reduce belly), child care for you and your partner to nap, therapeutic professional massages and more!

 50% of the payment is due upon hire and the remaining 50% is due at 36 weeks gestation. 

​Virtual support services

 Udo (Means Peace in Igbo) $500
-2 Prenatal Virtual Visits
​-Monthly Check-Ins
-24/7 Q&A Text & Email Support
1 Postpartum Video Chat 
Schedule a free consultation for details on each service.

In-person doula service fees

Omumu Package (Omumu means birth in Igbo)
$800 Birth only
-1 Prenatal Visit
​-Monthly Check-Ins
-Labor Support 
- 1 Postpartum Visit  
-24/7 Q&A Text & Email Support
Schedule a free consultation for details on each service.
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​Ura Package (Ura means nap in Igbo)
$800 Postpartum only
-2 Prenatal Visit/Chat
-Monthly Check-Ins
-4 Postpartum Visits 3hrs each day, 12 hrs total 
Schedule a free consultation for details on each service.

Omugwo Package  (After Birth/Postpartum Care)
$3,150 postpartum 
-1 Prenatal Visit/Chat
​-Monthly Check-Ins
-12 Postpartum Visits for 1 month (3 hrs each visit)
-6 Massage Therapy Sessions
​-Igbo (Nigerian) and or Soul Food Cuisine
-24/7 Q&A Text & Email Support
​Schedule a free consultation for details.

 50% of the payment is due upon hire and the remaining 50% is due at 36 weeks gestation. 
​Payment plans are available.

there are answers for your pressing questions:

What happens to your baby's placenta and cord blood when you leave it at the hospital?
How hospitals make money off of you?
Why are medical interventions so heavily pushed onto you when you have a healthy pregnancy and body?
 Find out that and more at Sonya's Birth Planning/Wishes Class.