
FAQs
We have various doula packages but our BASIC DOULA PACKAGE includes:
-Discovery Call
-Initial Home Visit with your preferred doula
-backup doula assigned to every birth
-24/7 phone, text, email support from date of hire through 2 weeks after delivery
-Optimal Fetal Positioning (Spinning Babies) education and support
-37 week in-home doula prenatal appointment
-Continual labor support in the home, hospital or birth center from the moment you call your doula until after baby is born
-In the case of a hospital transfer, your doula will accompany you
-Advocacy
-Position changes
-Comfort measures
-Physical support
-Emotional support
-Assistance with baby's first latch
-Additional breastfeeding support
-Team support through Birth Circle Gatherings
-Team support through Birth Coaching calls (individual and group)
-Community support through Mindful Birth Mamas Facebook group and exclusive events
-Postpartum visit within 2 weeks of baby's birth
UNLIMITED DOULA PACKAGE
-includes all of the above PLUS
-4 week Birthing From Within childbirth education series (Monday evenings 6:00-8:30p)
-8 hours in-home Postpartum Doula Care services
-Initial in-home visit with your Postpartum Doula
-If you are reserving your UNLIMITED doula care package, childbirth classes are included. Simply let us know which series you'd like and we will add you to the roster. If a class is full, we are NOT able to add more people to the roster. Please register early. Class *always* sells out.
-You may also register for Birthing From Within classes independently from doula packages if desired. We will apply your class deposit to your doula care balance if you decide to add doula care.
-Register early! We cannot stress this enough.
-To register, go to www.mindfulbirthservices.com/birth-classes-fortmyers
It's your first step! Go to www.calendly.com/mindfulbirthdoula/discoverycall to choose a time for your initial phone consultation.
-We'll send you a text confirmation. You MUST respond to this text so you are confirmed!
Choosing your doula is the fun part! After your Discovery Call, head to our Meet Our Doulas page to read about our labor doulas and postpartum doulas. You can read each of their bios and determine who you feel would be the best fit for you. Christine will also work with you to recommend a doula based on personality and availablity, during your Discovery Call. The final choice is always ultimately up to you.
We generally only send our doulas out to your home after the initial deposit is paid. It's our services that you are paying for, not just your one doula. *If for any reason you decide it is NOT a good match at your initial home visit, we will work with you to assign you a different doula OR refund your initial deposit. The initial deposit is non-refundable after you have signed your doula contract.
www.calendly.com/mindfulbirthdoula/meet-Em
www.calendly.com/mindfulbirthdoula/meet-Tara
www.calendly.com/mindfulbirthdoula/meet-Jessica
Sometimes there's an unforeseen scheduling conflict since our doulas each make their own schedules. If that happens, she will text or email you directly to schedule another time. She will always confirm your appointment ahead of time.
We'll email you a link to your Postpartum Doula's scheduling page prior to 35 weeks. You'll pick a time that works with your schedule between 35-37 weeks to meet her in your home. She will review your postpartum plan and discuss how she will best serve your family. Evening and weekend hours are often available. She'll want to meet your birth partner and the whole family, if applicable.
www.calendly.com/mindfulbirthdoula/meet-tanya
Our agency owner, Christine, is our Certified Birthing From Within birth doula, childbirth educator, birth mentor and birth coach. She offers individual and group coaching calls. Check our calendar for any upcoming group coaching calls on various topics. If you'd like to schedule an individual coaching call, email mindfulbirthdoula@gmail.com