What is a birth Doula?
According to Dr. Christine Morton, author of the book Birth Ambassadors, a birth doula is a companion who supports a birthing person during labor and birth. Birth doulas are trained to provide continuous, one-on-one care, as well as information, physical support, and emotional support to birthing persons and their partners.*
We liken a birth doula to that of a tour guide or a wedding planner. Your birth doula is with you from the very beginning as you start to think about and prepare for exactly what you'd like out of your birth.
Your doula has been through this process many times before and she knows all of the ins and outs of where you're going. She's able to offer tips and tricks along the way. From various positions to try, to questions to ask your care provider, all the way to giving you a better idea or what's coming next. We know that you want to be an active participant in your birth and we will help you so that you can worry less and enjoy the trip more.
You'll meet with your doula as many times as you would like prior to your big day and she'll provide you with information, resources, and support leading up to the day your ''journey'' begins, and she'll even go with you if you'd like.
Since she's done this before, your doula knows many of the people that you'll meet along the way.
She's there with you as soon as you're ready for support.... supporting you and your husband or partner to have the best experience you possibly can.
A birth doula prepares you for your birth and adds and extra layer of security and predictability to something that, inevitably, is intense and upredictable. All along the way, your and your baby's health and safety are our first priority.
We liken a birth doula to that of a tour guide or a wedding planner. Your birth doula is with you from the very beginning as you start to think about and prepare for exactly what you'd like out of your birth.
Your doula has been through this process many times before and she knows all of the ins and outs of where you're going. She's able to offer tips and tricks along the way. From various positions to try, to questions to ask your care provider, all the way to giving you a better idea or what's coming next. We know that you want to be an active participant in your birth and we will help you so that you can worry less and enjoy the trip more.
You'll meet with your doula as many times as you would like prior to your big day and she'll provide you with information, resources, and support leading up to the day your ''journey'' begins, and she'll even go with you if you'd like.
Since she's done this before, your doula knows many of the people that you'll meet along the way.
She's there with you as soon as you're ready for support.... supporting you and your husband or partner to have the best experience you possibly can.
A birth doula prepares you for your birth and adds and extra layer of security and predictability to something that, inevitably, is intense and upredictable. All along the way, your and your baby's health and safety are our first priority.
The EVidence Behind Doulas*
When continuous labor support was provided by a doula, women experienced a:
- 31% decrease in the use of Pitocin*
- 28% decrease in the risk of Cesarean*
- 12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth*
- 9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
- 14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
- 34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience*
Cincinnati & N. Kentucky Doula Services - Prices & Packages
Your Best Birth: Birth Doula Services
All Tiers of Birth Doula Services Include:
Investment:
Tier 3 Birth Doula - $1100
With this package, you are getting the agency owner, Molly Murray. as your primary doula. Molly is one of the most experienced doulas that Cincinnati and N. Kentucky have to offer with 6 years of doula experience and hundreds of births attended.
Tier 2 Birth Doula - $800
Your doula has taken a birth doula training, attended several births, and gone through an extensive birth doula mentorship. Keep in mind, our clients and all of our doulas have access to the agency owner’s wealth of knowledge during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This compounds to a diverse set of knowledge and resources for your benefit, no matter which tier you choose.
Tier 1 Birth Doula - $500 (limited availability)
With this package your primary doula will be a newer (fully trained) doula who is just gaining experience. This tier is generally reserved for families within a low income, at-risk population.
- 1 or 2 in-home Prenatal Visits (client preference)
- Phone, Text, Email Support
- Access to our twice monthly Meet & Greets
- On-call from the time of hire
- Continous and unlimited birth support
- Built in back-up doula support
- One hour long in-home Postpartum Visit
Investment:
Tier 3 Birth Doula - $1100
With this package, you are getting the agency owner, Molly Murray. as your primary doula. Molly is one of the most experienced doulas that Cincinnati and N. Kentucky have to offer with 6 years of doula experience and hundreds of births attended.
Tier 2 Birth Doula - $800
Your doula has taken a birth doula training, attended several births, and gone through an extensive birth doula mentorship. Keep in mind, our clients and all of our doulas have access to the agency owner’s wealth of knowledge during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. This compounds to a diverse set of knowledge and resources for your benefit, no matter which tier you choose.
Tier 1 Birth Doula - $500 (limited availability)
With this package your primary doula will be a newer (fully trained) doula who is just gaining experience. This tier is generally reserved for families within a low income, at-risk population.
Concierge Services - $300
All the support of having a birth doula, without the in-person birth support. We're there with you every step of the way and on-call to answer your questions around pregnancy, birth, or postpartum from the time of hire through delivery. 2 - 90 minute long prenatal visits are included in this package and we can help with everything from unboxing and putting together baby gear to navigating your options, assimilating a birth plan, communicating with care providers, and preparing for your birth. If at any point you decide to add-on in-person birth doula services, the fee paid for Concierge Services goes towards your Birth Doula fee.
All the support of having a birth doula, without the in-person birth support. We're there with you every step of the way and on-call to answer your questions around pregnancy, birth, or postpartum from the time of hire through delivery. 2 - 90 minute long prenatal visits are included in this package and we can help with everything from unboxing and putting together baby gear to navigating your options, assimilating a birth plan, communicating with care providers, and preparing for your birth. If at any point you decide to add-on in-person birth doula services, the fee paid for Concierge Services goes towards your Birth Doula fee.
