BIRTH DOULA
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We are proud to provide comprehensive doula care to support you as you welcome your little one. With a combined 22 years of experience in caring for families, our goal is to provide seamless emotional support, physical comfort, advocacy through mediation, as well as the evidence-based information you need to feel empowered to make informed decisions before, during, and after your birth. Doulas provide support for all births, whether medicated, unmedicated, vaginal, or cesarean. We work to get to know you and your goals so we can provide appropriate comfort measures, suggestions, knowledge, and emotional support throughout your pregnancy and labor.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
Complimentary consultation to get acquainted and explore if we are a good fit for your birth
2 prenatal meetings which cover birth preferences, hopes, questions, comfort measures, and more
Continuous labor support starting at your home or birthplace until your baby arrives and you are cozy, fed, and settled
24/7 phone and email support
Assistance with preparing for and support during a planned or unplanned cesarean birth
Breastfeeding/chestfeeding and/or bottle feeding support
1-2 in home postpartum visits to check in with you about your birth experiences, recovery, breastfeeding/bottle feeding questions and newborn care
INVESTMENT
Fee Range $1100-$1600
POSTPARTUM DOULA
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A postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides unbiased and evidence-based physical, emotional, practical and informational support to a family after childbirth. Our postpartum doulas provide care in 3 to 8 hour increments anytime (including overnights).
PACKAGE INCLUDES
Evidence based education on newborn care and feeding
Support as you process your birth experience and adjust to your new role as a parent of one or more little ones
Practical help around the house including laundry, dishes, meal prep and light chores
Baby and sibling care to give you an opportunity to take a break or bond with your new little one
INVESTMENT
$42/hr for daytime and $52/hr for overnight
“Terra offers you the care, kindness, strength, and the love you need during the adventure of labor. Her overall ambiance keeps you calm and focused yet empowered. The little things you and you loved one forget about during the craziness is taken care of when Terra is there. In fact, she will do and offer you options that never crossed your mind. You know those random questions you have at odd hours of the day/night, Terra will not only answer but give suggestions suiting to your personality. Having a doula like Terra should be a requirement for all pregnancies and labors. The support we received from Terra was more than we could have ever hoped for. More than we even thought we needed, until it came time to meet our little nugget. Doulas, like Terra, play such an important role in bringing your little one into the world. Choosing Terra as our doula was hands down the best choice we made for our pregnancy, labor, and birth.”
PLACENTA ENCAPSULATION
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Doula Minnesota offers placenta encapsulation in two forms - the Traditional Chinese Method and the Raw Method. Our practitioner is trained to handle your placenta with care and will work to return your capsules to you within 24-48 hours after giving birth.
INVESTMENT
$225
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Tincture $25 or Placenta Print $30
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION
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Childbirth education is a powerful way to set you and your support person up for success as you welcome your little one. Classes are rooted in evidence-based research and present information on normal and safe birth as covered in Lamaze’s Healthy Birth Practices. Courses cover the natural rhythm of labor, comfort measures, interventions and medications, breastfeeding and more.
*In an effort to support birthing persons and families with different needs we work with you to create a package that fits your interests. Payment plans are available and credit cards, HSAs, and price reduction inquiries are accepted. Everyone deserves the chance to be supported and if Doula Minnesota’s packages are not a good fit we will work to find another that is.