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.
  • I will provide you with a completed birth story at your postpartum visit.  This is a great
    way to reflect on the life changing experience you have just had.  I will also give you any
    birth logs that were maintained during your birth.
  • 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...

             $250.00       Retainer due at interview
             $250.00       Doula services due at 36 weeks
         **$500.00      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