Virtual Package is offered at a discounted rate. Offering to out-of-town clients, or anyone who is dealing with COVID-19 restrictions at their local hospitals.
1. Virtual Meet and Greet Call- Complimentary
2. Unlimited access to me via text/phone/email
3. 90-minute session to discuss the vision you have for your birth and develop a birth plan. Review any questions.
4. 24/7 support in Labor Delivery via phone call or FaceTime.
5. One postpartum virtual call within 2 weeks of birth.
Having a doula present leads to…
-25% decrease in the risk of Cesarean; the largest effect was seen with a doula (39% decrease)*.
-8% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth; the largest effect was seen with a doula (15% increase)*.
-10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief; the type of person providing continuous support did not make a difference.
-Shorter labors by 41 minutes on average; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference.
-38% decrease in the baby’s risk of a low five minute Apgar score; there is no data on if the type of person providing continuous support makes a difference.
-31% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience; mothers’ risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience was reduced with continuous support provided by a doula or someone in their social network (family or friend), but not hospital staff.
Hodnett et al. (2017) “Continuous support for women during childbirth.” Cochrane database of systematic reviews: CD003766