What is a birth doula?

what is a postpartum 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)

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?

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. At Spa Oguzor, your Omugwo can last between 2 weeks and 1 month. This will include hot traditional meals (for nourishment), hot body fundus massages (to reduce belly), child care for you and your partner to nap, massages and more!

Virtual support services

 3 Prenatal Virtual Visit 
On-call postpartum phone support
​$360

In-person doula service fees

Omumu Package (Omumu means birth in Igbo)
$960 Birth only
-3 Prenatal Visits/Chat
-Attendance for Labor & Delivery (24 Hours Support)
- 1 Postpartum Visit (Birth story)
-24/7 Phone Availability

​Ura Package (Ura means nap in Igbo)
$600 Postpartum only ($25 hrly)
-Prenatal Visit
-2 Visits a week for 2 weeks (6 hrs each visit, total 24 hrs)
-Newborn Instruction, Rest, Daily tasks & Care

Mmezi Package (Means extra in Igbo)
$1,200 Postpartum only
-3 Visits a week for 1 month (4 hours each, 48hrs)
-Newborn Instruction, Rest, Daily tasks & Care

Omugwo Package
$2,760 postpartum only
-3 Prenatal Visits/Chat
-3 Visits a week for 1 month (4 hours each)
-4 Meals (ji mmiri oku and ji agworoagwo)
-12 Hot Water massage & 60 min Postpartum massage
-12 Sponge bath
-12 Newborn Instruction, Rest & Care