A Doula to the Hospital Door
All the pre-and postnatal prep and support you need for your hospital birth, plus personal support when you go into labour, for considerably less than the cost of a full-scale birth doula service.
Born in the pandemic…
During the Covid-19 lockdown period, maternity units placed restrictions on birth companions, so we devised ways of supporting women who have booked hospital births within these restrictions. Then we realised that this flexibility might be perfect for some clients even when there is no pandemic going on!
Three antenatal sessions including a full birth partner coaching session if requested. Our priority with these sessions is to empower you with all the tools, mental, physical and emotional, to have the birth experience you want.
These sessions may be by video call/Zoom or in person if you are in the London area.
Your doula will be on call for 3 weeks, from 10 days before your due date.
In-person labour support from when the mother goes into labour, up to when she goes into hospital. If your plans change e.g. towards induction of labour at hospital or a planned caesarean, this part of the fee (£350) is refundable.
If it is decided that the doula should accompany you into hospital an additional flat fee of £300 will be applied after the birth.
Two postnatal visits (where Covid-19 restrictions allow) to build your confidence with feeding, sleeping, bathing and caring for your baby.
Email and phone support from time of booking to four weeks after the birth - also when mum is in labour, subject to availability.
Sessions are normally 2+ hours.
£1,240
Birth Doula fees may be paid in three or more instalments. The deposit for this service is normally £200 on signature of contract.