Photography by Smile Doula, LLC
First-Timers & VBAC Doula Package - $1550
Package for first timers or moms who desire a VBAC who have not taken quality childbirth ed classes - includes childbirth education and individualized doula support.
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- 2 Prenatal Meetings - in person or virtual
- develop and build our relationship as a team
- evidence based literature
- Spinning Babies exercises
- birth preferences/options
- discussion of fears and feelings
- Q&A
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build confidence through education and emotional support
- 2 Prenatal Meetings - in person or virtual
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- Group Childbirth Education with Kara (these are offered every couple of months and are taught in Richfield) - If you prefer a private class, an additional $150 fee will be charged - includes course book.
- Group Childbirth Education with Kara (these are offered every couple of months and are taught in Richfield) - If you prefer a private class, an additional $150 fee will be charged - includes course book.
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- Phone and text support throughout pregnancy when needed
- 24/7 Phone Support - 2 weeks before/after your estimated due date
- Support during early/active labor by phone or in person at home and/or hospital
- Support immediate postpartum for 2 hours
- Help with establishing breastfeeding/pumping/feeding
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- Photography: Around 20 unique edited images (both color and B&W if able) of your labor/birth/baby if circumstances allow. I am always a doula first but do try and get some very special moments - it is my gift to you. Free high and low res downloads in private gallery. *However, if you rather have unedited iPhone photos or no photos at all, I will discount your package by$150.
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- 1 Postpartum Meeting (1-2 weeks after birth)
- discussion of feelings, mental health wellness and how you feel about your labor and birth
- continued support with infant care and feeding
- lactation support
- 1 Postpartum Meeting (1-2 weeks after birth)
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- Postpartum support via phone during the first year.
Standard Doula Package - $1350
$200 discount for my past clients
Package for 2nd + parents - includes individualized doula support. *Quality childbirth education required.
*can be from previous birth
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- 2 Prenatal Meetings - in person or virtual
- develop and build our relationship as a team
- evidence based literature
- Spinning Babies exercises
- birth preferences/options
- discussion of fears and feelings
- Q&A
- build confidence through education and emotional support
- 2 Prenatal Meetings - in person or virtual
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- Phone and text support throughout pregnancy when needed
- 24/7 Phone Support - 2 weeks before/after your estimated due date
- Support during early/active labor by phone or in person at home and/or hospital
- Support immediate postpartum for 2 hours
- Help with establishing breastfeeding/pumping/feeding
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- Photography: Around 20 unique edited images (both color and B&W if able) of your labor/birth/baby if circumstances allow. I am always a doula first but do try and get some very special moments - it is my gift to you. Free high and low res downloads in private gallery. *However, if you rather have unedited iPhone photos or no photos at all, I will discount your package by$150.
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- 1 Postpartum Meeting (1-2 weeks after birth)
- discussion of feelings, mental health wellness and how you feel about your labor and birth
- continued support with infant care and feeding
- lactation support
- 1 Postpartum Meeting (1-2 weeks after birth)
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- Postpartum support via phone during the first year.
Photography by Smile Doula, LLC
Scheduled Cesarean - $775-1350
Higher end includes 27 hours of Postpartum Doula Support
Parents who will be setting up a scheduled cesarean at Summa Hospital - Doula in Pre-Op, OR and Recovery
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- 1-2 Prenatal Meetings - in person or virtual
- develop and build our relationship as a team
- evidence based literature
- birth preferences/options
- discussion of fears and feelings
- Q&A
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build confidence through education and emotional support
- 1-2 Prenatal Meetings - in person or virtual
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- Phone and text support throughout pregnancy when needed
- 24/7 Phone Support - 2 weeks before/after your estimated due date
- Support in Pre-Op, OR and Recovery
- Support immediate postpartum for at least 2 hours
- Help with establishing breastfeeding/pumping/feeding
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- 1 Postpartum Meeting (1-2 weeks after birth)
- discussion of feelings, mental health wellness and how you feel about your labor and birth
- continued support with infant care and feeding
- lacation support
- 1 Postpartum Meeting (1-2 weeks after birth)
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- Optional: up to 27 hours of daytime postpartum support - scheduled at your convenience after you get home from the hospital.
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- Postpartum support via phone during the first year.
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- Photography: Around 20 unique edited images (both color and B&W if able) of your labor/birth/baby if circumstances allow. I am always a doula first but do try and get some very special moments - it is my gift to you. Free high and low res downloads in private gallery. *However, if you rather have unedited iPhone photos or no photos at all, I will discount your package by$200.
Photography by Smile Doula, LLC
Virtual Doula Package -$1000
Package for those out of town or state or who prefer only virutal support.
All the benefits of a doula without the physical presense of one.
**Childbirth education is a requirement - can be added on or taken locally**
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- 2 Prenatal Meetings - virtual
- develop and build our relationship as a team
- evidence based literature
- Spinning Babies exercises
- birth preferences/options
- discussion of fears and feelings
- Q&A
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build confidence through education and emotional support
- 2 Prenatal Meetings - virtual
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- Phone and text support throughout pregnancy when needed
- 24/7 Phone Support - 2 weeks before/after your estimated due date
- Virtual support during early/active labor by phone or video chat while at home and/or in the hospital
- Virtual support immediate postpartum for 1 hour
- 1 Postpartum Meeting (1-2 weeks after birth) - virtual
- discussion of feelings, mental health wellness and how you feel about your labor and birth
- continued support with infant care and feeding
- 1 Postpartum Meeting (1-2 weeks after birth) - virtual
- Postpartum support via phone during the first year
Labor Prep with Doula Best Friend -$575
No doula present at labor or birth
All the prep work with a doula without her attending your labor and birth.
- 2 Prenatal Meetings - in person or virtual
- Discussion about your birth preferences
- Get answers to all your questions
- Discuss fears, comfort measures, options
- Availability via text during the hours of 8am-8pm leading up your labor
- Postpartum meeting
- Postpartum support via text for the first 3 months
- Add on option - Group Childbirth Education with Kara - includes course book
*This package requires a childbirth ed class either taken in the past or added on for this pregnancy.
Postpartum Doula Package - $25 an hour
Ideal for all parents who desire postpartum support during the day.
Please note: My daytime availability is 8am-2pm -3 hour minimum per day - $5 charge per day if more than 20 min drive.
Postpartum is a tough time, doulas allow you to take much needed breaks. This allows you to get rest, feeding help, emotional processing, and not have to carry it all on your shoulders.
My postpartum support includes but not limited to:
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- Emotional support and guidance
- Feeding/Breastfeeding support
- Newborn care suggestions and guidance
- Care for baby to allow rest, shower, spend time with other children, time for yourself, etc.
- Keep the house calm to allow rest and bonding
- Help support sibling relationship with new baby
- Transition for partner going back to work
- Running errands and/or grocery shopping
- Light housekeeping - dishes, laundry, sweep, vacuum, bathrooms
- Help preparing light meals/snacks
- Resourses
The only hospital that I will go to is Summa Health - Also known as Akron City Hospital.
I host a group in the Akron area called Akron Doula Circle - it is a doula support group where we get to know and support each other. We are a group of about 20 doulas who go to hospitals all around Northeast Ohio. If you are are birthing at a hospital other than Summa, contact me and I will reach out and get you some referrals of other doulas who go to that hospital.
Yes, I do if your home birth midwife is one I feel comfortable working alongside.
I can set up a few options for family to pitch in to help cover the costs. I accept Venmo, Paypal and Zelle payments from family members to go towards your total. You can also set up a doula donation fund at your baby shower like some do for a diaper fund.
Yes, we can set up payment plans. My normal plan is set up in 2 payments. However, I understand that this investment isn't a small one and am willing to work with you regarding how to make it more affordable.
Every one deserves to have a doula - if it is a cost issue, we will figure out ways to help! There are a few ways that we can make my services more affordable - payment plans, I take HSA payments, offer options for family/friends to chip in as a gift to you. Or I have a wonderful group of doulas who charge differing rates. Please reach out and let me know what you can afford, and I will contact you some options.