Birth Doula Services:
I provide three prenatal visits, continuous
support during labor and delivery and one postpartum visit. In
addition, I am pleased to offer the additional support of an
apprentice,
who will be available to further support and serve you throughout your
entire birth experience. Therefore, you will receive the services
of 2 doulas for the price of 1. Please
call and set up an interview free of charge to see if I am the right doula for you.
- Explanations of medical procedures
- Emotional support
- Advice and information during pregnancy
- Help with preparation of a birth plan
- Massage and other non-pharmacological pain
measures during labor
- Continuous support throughout labor
- Immediate breastfeeding support after
birth
- 15 days free in home lactation support
after your baby is born
Total Fee: $600.00 to $900.00 depending on the
families ability to pay.
I believe that all women deserve a Doula so
I am willing to work on a sliding fee scale. Call me to discuss a payment
that will work for your family. For families who cannot afford doula services please contact Small
Miracles Volunteer doula program
http://sites.google.com/site/smallmiraclesdoulas/
Antepartum Doula Services: I
provide antepartum doula services at a minimum of three hours per visit.
What is a Antepartum Doula?
- General support during pregnancy
- Light Cooking
- Light housekeeping
- Light laundry
- Providing physical comfort measures, such
as neck and foot rubs.
- Providing requested information about the
pregnancy and options
- Running small errands
- Private childbirth classes if on bed rest
Fee - $25.00 per hour
Postpartum Doula Services:
I provide postpartum services at a minimum of
three hours per visit. I also provide overnight support.
- Evidence based information
- Light Cooking
- Light housekeeping
- Light laundry
- Newborn Care as requested by mom
- Breastfeeding support and information
- Running small errands
- Care for older siblings so mother can
focus on baby as needed.
Fee - $25.00 per hour between 6am-8pm
and $30.00 per hour for overnight care
Contact me early so I can insure my
availability around your due date.
Lactation Counselor Services:
I am a certified lactation counselor. I will
come to your home and help guide you through any problems you may have
with breastfeeding. A woman's body is built to feed her baby and with
the proper support you can have a successful breastfeeding relationship.
- Private breastfeeding classes before baby
arrives
- In home counseling after birth
- In home counseling anytime during your
breastfeeding relationship
Fee- $40.00 an hour with a
minimum of 1 hour per visit.
Private Childbirth
Classes: I am a certified Calm birth Instructor and
trained through International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA)
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Anatomy and physiology of labor and birth
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Comfort techniques for labor
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Labor support/Benefits of natural birth
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The risks and benefits to common medical procedures
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Empowering Moms/Birth plan
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Labor Variations
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Breastfeeding, Newborn care and Postpartum Recovery
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Techniques from the Calm Birth Method®
Fee- $20.00 an hour . Class length varies depending on family need.
(Normal class time is about 8 Hours split up into 2 or 4 hour increments)
Private infant massage classes: I am a
certified educator in infant massage through The International Association
of Infant Massage.
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Infant massage promotes infant parent bonding
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Makes baby feel loved
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Boosts immune system
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Helps with digestion and absorption of food
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Relaxes parents
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Helps with Colic and teething problems
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plus much more - Check out International
Association of Infant Massage
Fee- $60.00 for 4 private in home classes. For a group larger then two the
price will be $50.00 per family.
I believe that all women deserve a Doula so
I am willing to work on a sliding fee scale. Call me and we will work it
out.
Wendy
Scharp,CD(DONA),CLC
Madison, Wisconsin
541-531-7607
wendy@doulalove.net
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