What is a birth doula?

what is a postpartum doula?

A 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 to parenthood and assists Mom in birth recovery. (Ex. Assist with 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.

doula service fees

Otu Package (Otu means one in Igbo)
Basic retainer $250 
    -Birth or Postpartum
    -Prenatal Visit/Chat
    -Postpartum Visit/Chat
    -24/7 Phone Availability 
    -24 hour support

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Ura Package (Ura means nap in Igbo)
Full Spectrum  $750
    -Prenatal Visit/Chat
    -24/7 Phone Availability 
    -Labor & Delivery (24 Hours)
    -Postpartum Home Support
    -1 day postpartum support
    -3 Table Massages or 2 additional days postpartum


Mmezi Package (Mmezi means extra in Igbo)
 Full Spectrum  $1,500
-Prenatal Visit/Chat
-24/7 Phone Availability 
    -Labor & Delivery (24 Hours)
    -Postpartum Home Support
    -4 day  postpartum support
    -3 Table Massages


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