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Congratulations on your upcoming birth and new addition to the family! Seeking a doula for this exciting time is a smart move for all types of families and can be affordable for everyone. The Joy In Birthing Foundation provides professional doulas who perform pro bono work for those that apply and meet our financial requirements. Our doulas work very hard for each of their clients and incur costs in supporting your labor and birth including parking, gas, childcare, and other expenses. We highly suggest that you gift your doula some amount of her normal fee, we suggest $100-$200. Any amount helps offset her own personal costs. If you do not qualify for pro bono services, we will be happy to find a doula who can fit your needs and work within your budget.
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Evidence shows that the most important thing is for women to have continuous labor support from someone– whether that person is a nurse, midwife, partner, or doula. However, with several positive birth outcomes, doulas have a stronger effect than other types of support persons. |
Our Doula Services:
Once you are matched with a Birth Doula, she will meet with you in your home or another comfortable setting to discuss preparing for childbirth and get to know your personal preferences and how she can help you to achieve your birth goals. Birth doulas do incredible work which can include:
Apply for a birth doula here.
You may seek out a Postpartum Doula any time during your pregnancy to prepare for extra support at home after the birth. You may speak on the phone with your postpartum doula or meet for an interview before the birth if you wish. Postpartum doulas' work varies greatly according to your own personal needs. The goal of a doula is to nurture the parents into their new roles, helping to build their self confidence. Their work may include:
Apply for a postpartum doula here.
For more questions you may also call Caroline at 424-262-5692 or write to us here at [email protected]. You can also fill out our forms for birth or postpartum doulas under our contact tab.
- Coordinating up to 2 prenatal meetings according to how far along in your pregnancy that you connect. These meetings are personalized to answer all of you individual questions and concerns.
- Providing resources and support to ensure that you and your family's needs are addressed for birth and postpartum
- Working with your additional birth partners to make sure that they feel supported, empowered, and included
- Assisting you during labor with emotional and practical support and provide non-medical comfort measures. She will accompany you and your birth team to the hospital and offer support through the birth of your baby.
- Supporting your new family up to 2 weeks after the birth and help with basic breastfeeding support and resources
Apply for a birth doula here.
You may seek out a Postpartum Doula any time during your pregnancy to prepare for extra support at home after the birth. You may speak on the phone with your postpartum doula or meet for an interview before the birth if you wish. Postpartum doulas' work varies greatly according to your own personal needs. The goal of a doula is to nurture the parents into their new roles, helping to build their self confidence. Their work may include:
- Explaining and assisting with newborn care basics
- Providing breastfeeding support by answering questions and concerns and offering tips
- Assisting with light household duties that new moms may difficult to attend to, including cooking meals, taking out the trash, etc
- Lending a kind, patient helping hand and nonjudgmental ear to the stressed and overwhelmed new mother and adjusting family
Apply for a postpartum doula here.
For more questions you may also call Caroline at 424-262-5692 or write to us here at [email protected]. You can also fill out our forms for birth or postpartum doulas under our contact tab.
All of our doulas abide by the professional scope of practice according to their professional organization.
DONA Standard of Practice for Birth Doulas
DONA Standard of Practice for Postpartum Doulas
CAPPA Scope of Practice
DONA Standard of Practice for Birth Doulas
DONA Standard of Practice for Postpartum Doulas
CAPPA Scope of Practice