Financial Exchange
What does it look like to work together and what does the financial exchange include?
Variation of the sliding scale
A variation of “sliding scale” services are available for those unable to meet their basic needs (food, shelter, healthcare, or transportation), teenagers, those with chronic illness and medical debt, and those experiencing financial hardship due to significant debt, immigration related expenses, being differently-abled, relational abuse, or any extenuating circumstances. This looks like discussing what if feasible so trauma-informed doula support can be available to you! Please reach out via my contact page to discuss more.
My rates otherwise are for those who are able to meet their basic needs and have expendable income.
You’ll also note that my packages have an “A” and “B” category. This is explained below (and inspired by “Warts and Cunning LLC”) —
NOTE: I cannot and will not assume or categorize you for your family. I utilize an honor system so you can reflect on what is true and real for your family’s financial needs and capabilities.
In addition, a higher contribution for our financial exchange together goes directly to support clients who would not otherwise be able to afford trauma-informed doula support.
You may fall into category…
“A” (middle scale) if you are able to meet your basic needs regularly (despite stress being potentially present), are employed, own or lease a car, have access to healthcare, have debt that does not stop you from meeting your basic needs, have expendable income and can choose to buy items new or used, can take vacations annually should you choose
“B” (upper scale) if you are able to meet your basic needs regularly, are employed or do not need to work to meet your needs, own or lease multiple cars, own your home/property or rent a higher-end property, have debt that does not stop you from meeting your basic needs, have expendable income and buy items new when desired, have access to healthcare of choice, can take vacations annually without much stress
Birth Doula Packages
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Package 1, "A Beautiful Day in the Laborhood"
One (1) prenatal visit (1 - 2 hrs each) during the pregnancy
On-call support from 37 weeks until 42 weeks, continuous in-person labor and birth support from active labor until delivery (unless otherwise discussed)
Postpartum support via call, video call, or text, two (2) weeks from your delivery date)
One (1) postpartum visit (1 - 2 hours each)
The cost of your back up doula is included
A - $1450.00/B - $1800.00
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Package 2, "Please Won't You Be My Doula"
Two (2) pre-natal visits (1 - 2 hours each)
On-call support from 37 weeks until 42 weeks, continuous in-person labor and birth support from active labor until delivery (unless otherwise discussed)
Postpartum support via call, video call, or text for two (2) weeks (from your delivery date)
Two (2) postpartum visits (1 - 2 hours each)
The cost of your back up doula is included
A - $1750.00/B - $2100.00
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Package 3, Childbirth Class Discount
Receive a $100 discount on the cost of birth doula services by registering for private or group childbirth classes.
Combine Package 1 or 2 with an additional 2 private educational classes (childbirth education, birth visioning, birth processing, babywearing, cloth diapering, postpartum visioning, postpartum processing) or postpartum sessions, each 2.5hrs in length.
Example. Package 1A = $1450 + $220 (2 private classes) - $100 = $1570 for Package 1A and 2 Private Classes.
You can purchase your classes on the website or pay individually. The doula contract will be adjusted, altered, and discussed with all parties prior to individual payment.