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Birth Support

As a birth support person, I aim to help each family member remain present during their birth experience by employing hands-on pain management and relaxation techniques, communicating with hospital staff, facilitating productive conversations with medical providers, advising and caring for birth partners, and beyond. Want to know more about what a doula does and why you may want to work with one?

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Support Packages

 
I offer complimentary Video Call consultations to answer your questions, discuss how I can support you, and see if I may be a good fit for your birth support. Please reach out here to schedule.

Virtual Support

Flexible, custom support package that includes continuous availability via phone, text, or video calls for the duration of your birth, as well as prenatal preparation and postpartum in-person or virtual visits, if desired.
Best for: 
- Families who prefer a more private birth experience while maintaining access to the expertise, knowledge, and support of an experienced doula via text, phone, or video calls
- Experienced birth-givers who want to have a doula on call for suggestions and support without being physically present
Fee: $1000 - $2000, depending on how many pre- and post-birth meetings or visits are included

In-Person Support

Basic package (most popular)
- Phone, email, text, and video call support throughout pregnancy
- 2 in-person prenatal sessions (approximately 2 hours each) where we discuss your pregnancy thus far, how I can best support you and your family, birth preferences, concerns, special considerations and more, as well as reviewing comfort measures for birth (massage, counter pressure, breathing, positions and more). I can help you to prepare your home for when birth begins and prepare for the arrival of your baby.
- Attendance at your birth: I am on call from week 37 of your pregnancy until your baby is born. I will join you for your birth at a mutually agreed-upon time and remain with you for immediate postpartum support and assistance with feeding your baby
- One postpartum visit, usually within the first week you are home, to see how you’re doing, talk through your birth experience, assist with lactation/feeding and baby care as needed, and make recommendations or connect you with any resources you may need
Best for: 
- First-time parents
- People who have given birth before but desire more support and information
Fee: $3250

Day-Of-Only Birth Support

Includes in-person support for the birth only, plus one pre-birth phone meeting to check in, review birth preferences, and answer any questions you may have
Best for: 
- People who have given birth before and feel well prepared informationally
- People who have a birth-related or medical background or are otherwise experienced with birth 
Fee: $2000

Custom Package

Includes any desired combination of prenatal and postpartum visits and in-person birth support. 
Fee: Varies. Please inquire. 

Rates

I offer sliding scale rates whenever possible for families on a budget. No matter your financial situation, please reach out. If I am unable to accommodate your price range at this time, I can put you in touch with other doulas who can. I also offer a range of different support packages, including virtual support and custom packages, at lower rates.

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Client Love

“Maris was wonderful from the moment we met her. She was so calm and warm and confident, we were instantly at ease and knew we didn’t need to meet anyone else.”

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