Birth doula pricing
I operate on a sliding up scale. A deposit of $1,400 is required to save your date in my calendar. I understand that it can be scary to pay a doula in full before the birth takes place, before experiencing continuous labor support for yourself. By using this scale, families can feel confident that they will be receiving all the prenatal and labor/birth support that was outlined in the contract before the full payment is due.
The second payment of $1000 to $2000 (you choose how much) is due at the postpartum appointment unless prior arrangements have been made. The total price for your entire doula care package will be $2,400 to $3,500. I accept payment by cash, check, PayPal, Venmo and CashApp.
When clients have questions about my unusual pay system, I simply explain that while a massage clinic may advertise a set price, you wouldn't pay your massage therapist in full before receiving your massage. Many people choose to pay more than the base fee if they were impressed, but others may not be able to afford it or may feel the original price is already fair. It can be hard to know what an experience is worth before it happens. The sliding up scale allows clients to tip - so to speak - if they feel inclined. This is never required.
Placenta Services
I am currently on hiatus from offering encapsulation services. However, if this is incredibly important to you, it never hurts to ask.
Free doula care for pregnant teens
Teenagers aged 19 and younger are always free as long as I have availability. If this is something you too are passionate about and want to help, I accept donations to help cover costs for these volunteer births. Please feel free to reach out via my contact form if you'd like to contribute.
