Experienced Doula Support Package

As a doula’s experience in attending birth grows so do her skills. Because doula’s are so passionate about birth and learning all they can, they are constantly learning more and adding to their “kit bag” or skills.

The packages below show the different costs relevant to the experience of the doula. These costs are guidelines whith each doula charging what is appropriate to her skill level.

 

Basic Package

The Basic Package gives the minimum level of contact to enable a doula to get to know you, your needs, your fears and to create a good level of comfort and trust between doula, mother and partner/family.

The package includes:

  • two visits before the birth and two after the birth
  • Birth Planning
  • Support during labour and birth
  • Resources and information for pregnancy labour and birth
  • Relaxation and emotional support before during and after birth

Trainee Doula first 3 births $100 – to cover doula expenses – parking, petrol etc
Graduate Doula – has attended 3 births - $350
Graduate Doula – has attended 6 births - $650
Experienced Doula – has attended 9 births - $950
Experienced Doula – has attended 12 births - $1250

 

Full Package

This package gives the ideal level of contact for me to get to know you. Extra time provides a deeper level of intimacy and trust in the lead up to the birth, and extra nurturing after your baby is born. The first six weeks after your baby is born, are of particular importance in achieving good physical recovery after the birth, in establishing confidence and minimising isolation. Weekly check in calls provide continuity of support and the opportunity to discuss any thoughts or concerns as they arise.

The package includes:

  • Four visits before the birth
  • Four post natal visits covering the vital 6 week period
  • Regular check in phone calls arranged when needed up to 6 weeks after birth
  • Birth Planning
  • Support during labour and birth
  • Resources and information for pregnancy labour and birth
  • Relaxation and emotional support before during and after birth

Graduate Doula – has attended 3 births - $650
Graduate Doula – has attended 6 births - $950
Experienced Doula – has attended 9 births - $1250
Experienced Doula – has attended 12 births - $1550

 

Additional Services

  • Hourly rate beyond 12 hours at the birth $38 per hour
  • Post Natal Doula Support $30 per hour - minimum 3 hours, $40 surcharge on weekends, Overnight Package $350
  • Blessing Way ceremony – a special womens ceremony honouring the life transition of birth including a belly cast $150
  • Birth Hypnosis – 4 sessions plus CD’s and scripts to support you in using self hypnosis in preparation for and during your birth $500