Services
Congratulations on the upcoming arrival of your baby! A family will remember the day their baby is born for the rest of their lives. The goal at Gulf Coast Doula is to support you in a way where you will look back on that memory feeling you were prepared, encouraged, and fully supported.
Labor Doula Services
$900-$1,200
You and your doula will prepare for labor through ongoing discussion and by establishing a relationship that will enable you to develop the skills to relax and enter a confident place to manage your birth. The labor doula package includes:
Complementary Consultation
Educational support throughout pregnancy
Assistance in researching the process of labor
2 Prenatal visits
Assistance in writing a birth plan
On call and 24 hour support starting at 38 weeks
Continuous Labor Support
Birth Photos
1 Postpartum Visits
Childbirth Preparation
2hr $150 4 hr $250
Individual consults are available separately for the couples who would like to prepare for childbirth but may not need continuous labor support. During these consults, Gulf Coast Doula will help prepare you for labor, assist you in writing a birth plan, and teach coping and relaxation techniques. They will tailor a session based on your individual goals and needs to help you prepare for your birth. If you are unable to attend a Childbirth Education course, this a great option for you. If you have previously taken a course or have experienced labor before and simply need a refresher, this is a great option for you as well. Students leave class with quality resources to refer to during pregnancy and beyond..
Postpartum Doula Services
Packages beginning at $300
A postpartum doula offers physical and emotional support during the postpartum period so the family can focus on bonding and getting to know baby. Some things that this include are:
Breastfeeding/Bottle feeding support
Newborn care support and education
Light housework
Caring for baby while parents eat/sleep/shower
Diapering assistance (cloth or disposable)
Babywearing assistance
Meal prep
Sibling care