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Doula Services
Birth + Postpartum Plans
Congratulations! Let's work together for your birth and postpartum needs!
Gabrielle's doula services are designed to have both your birth and postpartum needs in mind. Prenatal sessions will provide opportunities to explore how your birth decisions can influence your postpartum needs, and how your postpartum decisions can influence your birth vision. As your doula, my goal is to help you and your birth partner reduce stress and provide the birth and postpartum support you desire.
COVID-19 Resources
As a doula, I know how valuable
timely, accurate, and
evidence-based information is for families to have as they expect the arrival of their new little one(s)!
For comprehensive information specifically prepared for birthing families about COVID-19 and your birth options,
please visit the
Evidence Based Birth (EBB) website
as a supportive resource:
You will have access to a:
Free Birth Class via YouTube
Sample Informed Consent Form for Refusal to Separate Birthing Parent from Infant
And much more!
Virtual Support
During this season, I am happy to offer
virtual doula support via video conference options. Support includes at least four prenatal and two postpartum sessions.
In our sessions, we will:
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Define your Birth Vision
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Complete a Birth and Postpartum Plan
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Prepare you for the stages of labor and how to work with your labor process
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Determine your specific needs concerning transfer to your chosen birth in light of new COVID-19 procedures
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Practice Comfort Measures (yes! online!) to ensure you have helpful comfort techniques during labor
We can also discuss your needs and interest for in-person doula support prior to hospital transfer.
Total: $ 500.00
*Cost a concern? Scholarships are available.
Additional Resources
Full Online
Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class
Traci Weafer is an Evidence Based Birth® Instructor serving the Montgomery and River Region area. Learn more at:
Virtual Lactation Support
Looking specifically for
lactation support?
Regina Coley is a lactation educator providing virtual lactation support.
Learn more at:
Chauntel Norris is a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) providing virtual lactation support.
Learn more at:
A Good Start Package
Labor and Postpartum Support - $1,200.00
This package is for parents-to-be who are interested in prenatal planning, continuous labor support, and postpartum care. Great for first time parents, parents-to-be interested in breastfeeding, those wanting continuity of postpartum care, and birthing couples who desire additional support and advocacy, this package includes:
Unlimited email and phone support during pregnancy and the first three months postpartum
Three to Four Prenatal Sessions
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You will receive evidence-based information to help you consider your options for your Vision, Values, and Village.
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I will attend a care provider visit with you to offer support as you share your birth plans
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You will have support as you prepare a written birth plan and create a postpartum plan
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You will learn techniques that support your comfort during labor and receive support in preparing for postpartum needs
Designed to include both you and your birth partner, these sessions will help you consider how best to use the remainder of your pregnancy to prepare for your birth experience and postpartum transition.
Continuous Labor Support
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I will be on call for your birth two weeks before your estimated due date and two weeks after, as needed
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I will be available to assist you and your birth partner during early labor by phone or in person, depending on your care plans
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During active labor until birth, I will support you and your birth partner with comfort measures, emotional support, and care as needed to advocate for your birth plan
From early labor to active labor, I will be providing you and your birth partner with the emotional and physical support needed to help you work as a team and facilitate your birth desires.
Immediate and In-Home Postpartum Care
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After your birth, I will help you begin bonding and breastfeeding within your immediate postpartum period, and will check-in within 48 hours before you leave the hospital
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I will provide two* three-hour postpartum in-home sessions within the first month, scheduled based on your needs. These sessions can include but are not limited to, breastfeeding support and encouragement, sleep support, and organizational and household support. *Clients can request one postpartum session, as well, for an adjusted package price of $1,100.00.
When your newborn has arrived, I will continue to provide care to you and your birth partner to support your postpartum transition.
Want to learn more?
Postpartum Care Options
Desiring additional postpartum support?
One or Two
Postpartum Planning
Sessions
Offered to review or help develop a birth and postpartum plan, as needed.
Mothercare, Babycare, and Partner Support
Offered to review the birth experience, support family recovery and bonding, provide newborn care and breastfeeding support, along with emotional support and additional resources
House-care, Meal Planning and Errands
Assisting with light cleaning, organizing, developing a meal plan, and running errands
Postpartum Session, A La Carte - starting at $75
Per 3-hour postpartum sessions
Financial Considerations
There are Options to Afford Doula Care!
Gabrielle is dedicated to trying to support women and families in meaningful ways, and is happy to discuss your financial considerations and questions. Gabrielle can work with clients to establish payment plans and can talk with you about your specific needs.
Scholarship For Expecting Black Families
Gabrielle offers a gift-in-kind scholarship opportunity to African American mothers and families to encourage accessibility to doula support and care. As our nation continues to recognize racially disparate health outcomes for black maternal and infant care, Gabrielle wants to see black women and their family feel empowered in the birth space and encouraged that their Vision, Values, Village, and Voice matter.
Childbirth Education +
A Good Start
Gabrielle and Traci have come together to serve birthing families with a Premium Collaborative Care package that covers every area of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support, including photography options. This package combines the best of our services, including but not limited to:
Prenatal Counseling 24/7
The Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class (Contact for Childbirth Class Options without Collaborative Care)
The Spinning Babies® Parents Class
Prenatal Postpartum Planning Sessions
Help to create a Birth and Postpartum Plan
Attending Client-Care Provider Appointments
Help Facilitating Conversation with Your Care Team
Unlimited Labor Support
24 hour After-Birth Postpartum Visit
Two In-Home Postpartum Care Sessions
Learn "Keeping Your Power℠"and Effective Advocacy