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Total Birth Coverage

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This unique relationship begins with a phone interview, followed by a personal consultation. Many people have different goals and beliefs regarding the birth experience. In order for me to best serve you and your partner, the consultation is a vital step in your journey.

I have assisted in, or am willing to assist in:
  • Medicated & un-medicated childbirth
  • VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean)
  • Water birth
  • Homebirth (with Midwife present)
  • Hospital birth
  • Cesarean section

Professional and Personal Services include:
  • Unlimited 24 hour contact (phone/e-mail, prenatal or postpartum)
  • One prenatal doctor visit with client (if you wish)
  • Personal Childbirth Education Services (see below for detailed description)
  • Uninterrupted labor support, once labor begins
  • One, Postpartum, homemade meal, for the new family (for clients that are contracted through me, not hospital)
  • Photo CD of pictures taken during labor and birth
  • 2 week postpartum in-home visit
  • 24 hour breastfeeding support 
  • Lending library of books (I have a generous selection of books, that I am willing to loan you)
  • Initiate immediate postpartum support (1-2 hours after birth - longer/shorter, if needed)
  • I am available to ease your mind, answer your questions or concerns at any time. Sometimes it's a quick question you need answered, other times it's help with something that is going on physically in your pregnancy. There are lots of natural ways to help you through the most common complications of pregnancy. Just ask me!
  • Emergency back-up Doula care, for the unexpected and uncommon occasion that I am unable to attend your birth. I have a network of trusted, certified and experienced Doulas to call upon, should the need arise.

Birth Doula Services Investment Include All Of The Above: $850
A non-refundable retainer fee of $250 is due upon contract signing.
The remaining balance is due one week before the baby's due date. Or, you can make arrangements with me to set up payments.
I am very accommodating.

Personal Childbirth Services:This is something that I offer my clients in my service package. It includes one session of childbirth preparation, in your home. In that service, we will discuss the following: the stages of labor, how to cope - using coping tools, breathing techniques, labor positions, "hands on"  for partners, post birth care & concerns. I also will tailor this service to what the expectant couple wants specifically.
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New Family Beginnings, Services: $30 per hour
So you have a new baby....now what!? Bringing home a baby to your family can be so wonderful and joyful, yet so scary and overwhelming! I tailor my services to what you think you will need in this exciting, and early phase of being home with baby. Here are some of the things that you can choose to have done to help with your adjustment period at home. Please call me to discuss your needs, as services vary. A four hour minimum is required, unless special arrangements have been made.
  * Light housework (dishes, laundry)
  * Light meal prep
  * Help/Instruction with baby care (baths, diapering/nursing)
  * Caring for new baby (so that new Mom can take a nap)
  * Breastfeeding support
 

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Contact Shannon
860-870-9024
860-508-5491
sekdoula@comcast.net