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, 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 breastfeeding, laundry, meal prep, diaper changes, baths, mom recovery)

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. 

Virtual support services

4-6 Prenatal Virtual Visit 
On-call postpartum phone support
​$250

In-person doula service fees

Otu Package (Otu means one in Igbo)
$500 Birth or Postpartum
 -Prenatal Visit/Chat
 -Labor & Delivery (24 Hours)
 -Postpartum Visit/Chat
 -24/7 Phone Availability 
  
​Ura Package (Ura means nap in Igbo)
 $1,360 Both Birth & Postpartum care
-Prenatal Visit/Chat
-24/7 Phone Availability 
 -Labor & Delivery (24 Hours)
 -Postpartum Home Support
 -4 table massages