Services
All packages include a complimentary virtual meet and greet to discuss your plans and to see if we are a good fit.
Please reach out through the contact page to inquire about availability. In an ideal world, everyone would have access to a doula; therefore, I set my fees so that I am able to offer sliding scale and/or payment plans for BIPOC/People of the Global Majority; Queer-identified people; and solo parents facing financial hardship. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to discuss further.
“In our prenatal visits, she quickly became close to me and my family answering our basic questions .... [in labor] April used her soothing and massage techniques to comfort me.”
In-Person Birth Support Package $2700
Generous phone, text and email support from time of hire throughout pregnancy to answer any questions/concerns, provide referrals, etc.
2-3 prenatal meetings to help you and your partner/support person (if applicable) plan and prepare for childbirth and the postpartum period.
On-call 24/7 from Week 38 until you give birth, with back-up doula support if necessary
Continuous emotional and physical support once labor begins and you are ready for me to join you (at home, or at your birthing location), up until ~1-2 hours after the birth of your baby.
1 postpartum visit to check-in with how you’re adjusting, help you process your birth, discuss healing and recovery, provide lactation and feeding support, offer guidance on newborn care and development, answer any other questions you may have, and offer referrals as needed.
Virtual check-ins and continued phone and text support during the early postpartum period
“Not only is April very knowledgeable but she also carefully considered our thoughts and preferences from prior discussions and came prepared for following sessions ... I would highly recommend April - she’ll be the friend and partner you need through this very important part of your pregnancy. ”
In-Person Postpartum Support $55/hour
My intention is to help support your healing and ease the transition into new parenthood/the growth of your family, from the initial days up to 6 weeks postpartum. Support is tailored to your family’s needs at the time, but can include:
Creating space for processing your birth and talking about your emotional and mental well-being
Providing healing and comfort support for your recovery, including offering herbal sitz baths for aiding in healing of the perineum and uterus
Offering guidance and education for early newborn behavior and care
Offering lactation and/or bottle-feeding support
Caring for your baby so you can have some time for rest and recovery
Assisting with meal/snack preparation, including guidance for nourishing postpartum foods
Providing light cleaning as needed
Helping with babywearing if desired
Teaching infant massage and developmental techniques that can benefit baby and foster moments of bonding
Offering referrals to postpartum/infant/parenting support professionals as needed
Providing phone and text support throughout early postpartum period