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Packages

Our Doula Packages & Services

View our services and packages below. We operate on a sliding pay scale. Many families want a doula but can’t afford one. The sliding pay scale allows doula access for all.

The Joyful Birth Package includes:

  1. Up to four prenatal visits and 1 postpartum visit. These visits may be done virtually and in person.
    • It is recommended that you bring your doula to at least one prenatal appointment to meet your care provider and discuss your birth vision.
    • Support for the entire labor and birth. Assistance with first breast feeding if desired.
    • Postpartum visit includes a full morning or afternoon to give the new parents time to rest or relax. Breastfeeding help if needed. A meal is provided.
  2. Unlimited phone, texting, or email support
  3. 24/7 on call at your 37th week until you give birth
    • For expectant persons delivering in Pittsburgh – a back up doula is included with this package in case of an emergency.
  4. A copy of Doula’s Guide to Birthing Your Way by Jan Mallak is provided as a tool to prepare for birth.

The Virtual Joyful Birth Package includes:

  1. Up to four prenatal visits and 1 postpartum visit. These visits may be done virtually and in person. It is recommended that you bring your doula to at least one prenatal appointment to meet your care provider and discuss your birth vision.
  1. Ample time learning and discussing comfort measures with you and your birth partner. Your birth partners attendance is required for at least 1 prenatal visit.
  2. Virtual support for the entire labor and birth. This will be done using video calls, phone calls, and text messaging. Your birth partner should be involved in this communication.
  3. A Postpartum call that includes discussing the postpartum phase. Breastfeeding support is optional. A meal will be delivered via local restaurant in your area, unless you choose to have this meeting with me in person, if possible, which will include a homemade meal.
  4. Unlimited phone, texting, or email support throughout pregnancy.
  5. 24/7 on call at your 37th week until you give birth.
  6. A copy of Doula’s Guide to Birthing Your Way by Jan Mallak is provided as a tool to prepare for birth.

Additional Services

  1. Belly Casting. Art supplies to decorate the cast are optional.
  2. Essential oil education for pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and infants.
  3. Meal Train. The expectant person must relay contact information of close family and friends to their doula.

The Sliding Pay Scale