Every birth doula taylors her services to the needs of the birthing family. What
you can expect from a DONA trained doula is a free interview, followed by at least
one to two home visits for birth planning and discussion of your birthing options.
Most doulas like to hear from you by phone or email whenever you would like to
talk or discuss your pregnancy and birth. When you go into labor the doula will
come to your home if desired and labor with you there. If you are having a
hospital or birth center birth she will transfer with you and provide you
continuous care throughout the birth experience. She will stay with you after the
birth until you are comfortable and have breastfed your baby. After the birth she
will make a home visit with you to discuss your birth and your postpartum
adjustment. She holds the memory of your birth, and is always willing to talk
about it with you! Costs for most Doulas in the North Bay area run from $250.00
for a newly trained doula to $1200.00. Many doulas are willing to discuss
payment options with you. Check out the Doulas page to learn about the birth
doulas in your area.
you can expect from a DONA trained doula is a free interview, followed by at least
one to two home visits for birth planning and discussion of your birthing options.
Most doulas like to hear from you by phone or email whenever you would like to
talk or discuss your pregnancy and birth. When you go into labor the doula will
come to your home if desired and labor with you there. If you are having a
hospital or birth center birth she will transfer with you and provide you
continuous care throughout the birth experience. She will stay with you after the
birth until you are comfortable and have breastfed your baby. After the birth she
will make a home visit with you to discuss your birth and your postpartum
adjustment. She holds the memory of your birth, and is always willing to talk
about it with you! Costs for most Doulas in the North Bay area run from $250.00
for a newly trained doula to $1200.00. Many doulas are willing to discuss
payment options with you. Check out the Doulas page to learn about the birth
doulas in your area.
| The Birth Doula |
| The Postpartum Doula |
The Doula Connection
Connecting doulas and birthing families in Sonoma, Marin, Lake,
and Mendocino Counties
Connecting doulas and birthing families in Sonoma, Marin, Lake,
and Mendocino Counties
The Postpartum Doula cares for you after the birth of your baby. She tailors her
services to helping you adjust to having this new baby in your life. She may help
with breastfeeding advice, light household tasks, baby's laundry, cooking, and
running errands. Many postpartum doulas offer night support as well, caring for
baby and bringing the baby to you for feedings. She helps you to learn about
newborn behavior and care, comforting measures, and sleep patterns. Most
doulas in the North Bay Area charge between $25.00 to $35.00 per hour for
postpartum work. Check out the Doulas page to learn more about the
postpartum doulas in your area.
services to helping you adjust to having this new baby in your life. She may help
with breastfeeding advice, light household tasks, baby's laundry, cooking, and
running errands. Many postpartum doulas offer night support as well, caring for
baby and bringing the baby to you for feedings. She helps you to learn about
newborn behavior and care, comforting measures, and sleep patterns. Most
doulas in the North Bay Area charge between $25.00 to $35.00 per hour for
postpartum work. Check out the Doulas page to learn more about the
postpartum doulas in your area.
| Choosing the Doula that is right for you |
The first step is to gather the names of a few doulas in your area. You can check
out the doula bios on the Doulas page. Then call or email the doulas you are
interested in interviewing. You want the doula that is right for you and your partner.
You want a doula that you are comfortable with, feel easily connected to, and that
you like her voice as you will be hearing it during your labor. You can arrange to
meet the doula at your home or a nearby coffee shop. So what questions should
you ask your prospective doula? Here are a few suggestions:
out the doula bios on the Doulas page. Then call or email the doulas you are
interested in interviewing. You want the doula that is right for you and your partner.
You want a doula that you are comfortable with, feel easily connected to, and that
you like her voice as you will be hearing it during your labor. You can arrange to
meet the doula at your home or a nearby coffee shop. So what questions should
you ask your prospective doula? Here are a few suggestions:
- Is the doula taking clients at the time of your due date?
- Does she have other clients due around the same time?
- What training and experience does the doula have?
- Has she ever supported a family at your birth location (hospital, home, or
birth center)? - What are her feelings about birth, and a woman's ability to give birth?
- What are her own experiences around birth and supporting other women at
birth? - Is the doula availble by cell at all times?
- Does the doula come to your home when you are in labor?
- What is the total cost of her support, and does she have a contract that
clearly spells out what her services are? - Does your doula have a backup doula in case of illness or other problems
that could keep her from supporting you during your birth?
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