Birth Doula Support

Blessed Birth Doula of CNY is ready to support you and your family throughout pregnancy, labor, and birth. Our professional, experienced, warm doulas know that no two births are identical — our goal is to support you in yours.

We are pleased to offer options for support so you can choose what will be most beneficial for you. We are there for both of you — moms and dads both need guidance, reassurance, and encouragement during labor! Get in touch with us for a complimentary consultation and start learning how our passion to support mothers and fathers can mean for your family as you welcome your precious baby.

~ Premium ~

This package includes everything! Your two professional, experienced doulas will work as a team to provide the ultimate support. Perfect for first-time or experienced parents, women planning a VBAC, and anyone who wants the ultimate in support for their pregnancy and birth.

~TWO professional, experienced doulas – the team approach has so many benefits for you:

+ a broad range of education, certifications, and experience
+ your doulas share on-call time, ensuring that you have a rested, refreshed doula who is ready to provide excellent support
+ you already know and feel comfortable with both of your doulas
~ One private prenatal session in your home to discuss:

- + Options and your goals for labor and birth
- + Early signs of labor
- + Typical labor progression
- + Assistance with writing a birth preferences document (if desired)
- + Discussion of comfort measures and other coping methods for labor
- + What to pack for the hospital OR what items to prepare for your homebirth
- + Planning for your postpartum
- + Any specific circumstances you have that will impact labor and birth
~ Unlimited phone/text support throughout pregnancy
~ Continuous support during labor: phone/text support from the beginning of labor until you decide you are ready for in-person support during active labor, at which time your doula will join you at your home or at the hospital. Your doulas will provide exceptional emotional and practical support throughout labor and birth

~ Approximately one to two hours of support following your baby’s birth, during which your doula can assist if you plan to breastfeed and help you get settled
~ One postpartum visit in your home, usually one or two weeks after birth – we work with your circumstances and schedule
~Several weeks of phone/text/email support postpartum for questions and basic newborn care support

$1400

~ Exclusive ~

This option is available for women who have had a previous vaginal birth and want a refresher on options during labor, help with writing a birth preferences document, and basic postpartum planning. This package does NOT include in-person labor support.

~ One two-hour video call to review:
- + Your goals for labor and birth
- + Early signs of labor
- + Typical labor progression
- + Writing a birth preferences document
- + Planning for your postpartum
- $200
If after completing our video call for the Exclusive package you choose to upgrade to a Premium package, the $200 will be put toward your deposit.

~ Scheduled Cesarean Birth ~

Each mother and baby are unique, and so is your birth experience. If a medical condition for you or your baby requires a scheduled Cesarean, you can absolutely benefit from doula support. This package includes:

~ one private prenatal in your home with one of our doulas to discuss:

+ the Cesarean process
+ typical timeline of events
+ pre-, during, and post-surgery options
+ tips for going home and basic post-surgical care

~ unlimited phone/text support throughout pregnancy

~ in-person support from hospital arrival until post-birth

~ help with getting started with breastfeeding directly after birth

~ emotional and practical support to aid in anxiety reduction and growth in confidence as you welcome your new baby

~Several weeks of phone/text/email support postpartum for questions and basic newborn care support.

$800

Payment options

Payments can be made via cash or check (make checks payable to Blessed Birth Doula of CNY), or through Venmo: @BlessedBirthDoulaofCNY. For Premium package, a non-refundable retainer fee of half your package is due at contract signing, with the balance due by 36 weeks. For the Exclusive package, a non-refundable retainer fee of half your package is due at the time you schedule your appointment.

+ Blessed Birth Doula of CNY is honored to offer a 5% discount for all active duty and retired members of the United States military (pregnant client or her husband, proper documentation required). Thank you for your family’s service to our country.

+ Blessed Birth Doula of CNY is honored to offer a 5% discount to mothers who will be loving placing their babies for adoption (proper documentation required). Contact us to discuss what doula support can look like for your unique situation.