Yorkton Doula Back to Birthing

Back to Birthing Doula services Services Provided: • At least one prenatal visit to discuss the parents desires and preparation for birth • Phone support as needed during pregnancy and immediate postpartum • Assistance creating a birth plan • Labour support at home or hospital as needed • Emotional, physical and informational support during labour and birth Choosing a doula I prefer to meet with you and your partner at least once before labour to get acquainted, discuss your priorities and any fears or concerns, and to plan how we might work best together. The fee is $450.00. This includes at least one prenatal visit, your labour and one postpartum visit. Also for an additional $150.00 you can rent a birthing pool to labor at home with prior to going to the hospital or for a homebirth. When you are in labour Please call me when you think you are in labour, even if you do not yet need support. I can answer questions and make suggestions over the phone. At this point, together I will decide if you need immediate assistance or if I should wait for further change. Approximately one hour, on top of driving time, is needed to get to you from the time you ask your doula to come. I will also decide where to meet--at your home or the hospital. Except for extraordinary circumstances, I as your doula or back up will remain with you throughout labour and birth. In the event you have a false alarm and the doula has been called to the hospital and is then sent home, there will be a charge of $30 due at time of occurrence. THIS CAN USUALLY BE AVOIDED WITH PHONE CONTACT OR A VISIT TO YOUR DOCTOR'S OFFICE. During Your Labour As your doula I reserves the right to be relieved by back up in the event I have becomes ill or for any reason I am unable to properly support you during your labour. After 20 hours of labour support I may also call in back up. A back up will only be called in when I as your primary doula feels that it is in your best interest. After the birth As your I doula usually remains with you for one or two hours after birth, until you are comfortable and your family is ready for quiet time together. Postpartum visit I am available for phone contact to answer questions about the birth or your baby, and would like to get together with you within one to two weeks to see how you are doing, to review the birth, to admire your baby, and to get feedback from you about my role. What doulas do not do As a doula, we do not: *Perform clinical tasks, such as blood pressure, fetal heart checks, vaginal exams, and others. We are there to provide only physical comfort, emotional support and advocacy. *Make decisions for you. We will help you get the information necessary to make informed decisions. We will also remind you if there is a departure from your Birth Plan. *Speak to the staff instead of you regarding matters where decisions are being made. We will discuss your concerns with you and suggest options, but you or your partner will speak on your behalf to the clinical staff. Failure to provide service Every effort will be made to provide the services described here. Sometimes this is impossible (for example, with a rapid labour). If I as your primary, or my back up doula fails to attend your birth due to our error you will be given a full refund. C-Sections If you have a scheduled c-section, your doula will offer to attend the birth. If you choose not to have a doula, then you will be refunded $325. If you decide to have a doula at your c-section, you will be refunded $200 of the $450. If you have received labour support, and then have to receive a c-section, no refund will be given. Fees The fee for the services described here are 450.00, to be paid as follows: $125 as a non-refundable retainer fee, due when you select your doula $325 due by two weeks before the due date. If the baby is born before this time, your payment is due within ten days after the birth. If an induction or c-section is scheduled, payment is due before the scheduled date. Note: this does not include mileage. Mileage varies depending on the distance I have to travel I/We have read this letter describing the doula's services and agree that it reflects the discussion we had with her. Date: Client: Client's Partner: Doula: