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07/11/10

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Wendy provides services to the Dane County Area.

 

 

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)

  •  Anatomy and physiology of labor and birth

  • Comfort techniques for labor

  • Labor support/Benefits of natural birth

  • The risks and benefits to common medical procedures

  • Empowering Moms/Birth plan

  • Labor Variations

  • Breastfeeding, Newborn care and Postpartum Recovery

  • 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.

  • Infant massage promotes infant parent bonding

  • Makes baby feel loved

  • Boosts immune system

  • Helps with digestion and absorption of food

  • Relaxes parents

  • Helps with Colic and teething problems

  • 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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