Pre-natal:

  • 2-3 visits where we get to know
   each other better, as well as your
   preferences for your birth.  We also
  discuss comfort techniques and
   positioning for birth.
  • Unlimited phone and email contact to
    answer your questions and or concerns about
    your pregnancy and upcoming birth.
    surrounding your due date.
  • Help writing your birth plan



During Labor:

  • Provide you with early labor support either in your home or else where as you desire.
  • Once you are in active labor, I will remain with you until 1-2 hours after the birth of
    your child.  During this time I will provide, or direct in providing, comfort measures to
    you as you labor.  These are non-medical in nature and include massage, counter-pressure,
    use of a birth ball, and suggesting position changes.  
  • I am able to provide accurate information regarding medical procedures you may face
    during birth.  Although I can not speak to your care provider for you or on your behalf, I
    can remind you or your loved ones of your desires regarding this birth.  I will also help
    loved ones know how to communicate these things to your doctor, midwife, or other staff.  
    I will always strive to maintain the integrity of your birth experience.
  • I will try to provide a calm and relaxing birth environment in which you feel comfortable.
  • I am able and willing to provide birth photography during you birth, delivery and
    postpartum period.  This is only as time permits, although it has yet to be an issue and is
    subject to additional fees.  Please contact me for more information.
  • If you are planning a homebirth, please note that my duties would also include helping to
    clean up after birth.


Postpartum:

  • I will remain with you for 1-2 hours after
birth to continue to provide comfort
measures and assistance to you.  
  • Help establish breastfeeding as soon as possible.  If you have questions or concerns I can
    not answer, I will provide you with contact information for breastfeeding specialists.
  • I will visit you in your home 2 weeks after your birth.  We can discuss anything of your
    liking, including emotional and physical changes in you or your baby and breastfeeding.  I
    also have numerous resources that can help you obtain information or support you may
    need.
  • I am also available by phone or email during your postpartum time as well.
  • I am available to help you process your birth experience and answer any questions that
    may have been left unresolved.  During this time we will also go over the birth story I have
    written. This can often be a very rewarding time, as you reflect on how much work you
    did, and the beautiful outcomes!


Fees

My current fee schedule is as follows...

            $300.00       Retainer due to hold due date
            $300.00       Doula services due at 36 weeks
        **$600.00      Total

I accept cash, personal and business checks, as well as paypal payments.  Paypal payments are
subject to a $15 processing fee.  I am totally open to payment plans as well as bartering.  Please
feel free to approach me with an offer.  I am most concerned about you and your birth.  As
always, if I can't assist you, I am happy to help you find a doula who can.

** Prices subject to change without notification.  Price on website accurate at time of posting.
~ Doula Services ~
Elizabeth Boyce, CD(DONA)  ~  972-757-0995  ~  elizabeth@earthboundbirth.com