BIRTH DOULA SERVICES

At Ann Arbor Doulas we work for each individual family, rather than for the hospital or birth center. We provide professional, experienced, non-medical pregnancy, birth, and postpartum support to each family as they navigate the path towards the birth of their baby/ies. Most families interview doulas early in their second trimester, however it is almost never too early or too late to establish your relationship with your birth doulas.

BIRTH OUTCOMES

  • Labors are shorter.
  • There are fewer complications.
  • Cesarean rates are reduced.
  • Less pain medication and epidurals are requested.

BENEFITS FOR BABY

  • Babies have shorter hospital stays with fewer admissions to special care nurseries.
  • Babies breastfeed more easily.
  • Parents are more affectionate to their babies postpartum.

BENEFITS FOR PARENTS

  • Increased confidence.
  • Greater satisfaction with their birth experience.
  • More positive assessments of their babies.

YOUR BIRTH DOULA CARE INCLUDES:

  • One FREE phone consultation and one FREE virtual consultation.
  • A team of TWO EXPERIENCED and PROFESSIONAL birth doulas.
  • One 90 minute virtual or in-person meeting, with the option for additional virtual meetings based on circumstances and needs.
  • UNLIMITED chat/email support from the time you sign the contract until six weeks postpartum.
  • EVIDENCE-based guidance, including access to our extensive library of resources.
  • Assistance in writing your BIRTH PLAN.
  • 24/7 ON CALL labor support from 36 weeks until baby is born.
  • Phone/chat and virtual support during very early labor.
  • Option to choose in home SUPPORT during established early to active labor.
  • Continuous labor support at hospital/birth center/home until two hours after your baby is born.
  • Basic LACTATION and feeding support.
  • One 60-90 minute virtual or in-person POSTPARTUM meeting.

WHY WORK WITH OUR BIRTH DOULAS?

Our experienced and knowledgable doulas work in teams of two. Through our many years of providing birth doula services, we have learned that we can offer unmatched support to you in this way. You will feel a strong connection to each of your professional birth doulas and rest assured in the knowledge that no matter when you give birth, your doula/s will be there, ready to support you.

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INVESTMENT FOR BIRTH DOULA SERVICES:

FUNDAMENTAL BIRTH PACKAGE: $1995

  • Birth Doula Support

PREMIUM BIRTH PACKAGE: $2245 (Save $25)

  • Birth Doula Support
  • Childbirth Education Series

EXCEPTIONAL BIRTH PACKAGE: $3565 (Save $30)

  • Birth Doula Support
  • 40 Hours of Postpartum Support

DELUXE BIRTH PACKAGE: $3805 (Save $65)

  • Birth Doula Support
  • Childbirth Education Series
  • 40 Hours of Postpartum Support

ULTIMATE BIRTH PACKAGE: $4065 (Save $125)

  • Birth Doula Support
  • Childbirth Education Series
  • 40 Hours of Postpartum Support
  • Placenta Encapsulation (raw), Tincture & Print
birth doula jodi long review

"I was referred by a friend --- you have to trust your friends, right? Even my husband says that he couldn't have imagined having to go through the whole birthing process without a doula.  I completely agree!

Stephanie was patient and knowledgeable when she helped create my birth plan, and she was the total hero in the hospital when my 28+ hour labor ended in a cesarean.  She kept my husband as calm as she could and was quick to remind us of our options. She totally went above and beyond."

- Michelle Itkin-Metzger

"Whenever and however you intend to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, your mind, your body and your spirit for the rest of your life."

- Ina May Gaskin