*****Please visit our temporary Covid-19 service page as we are unable to provide in person support at this time!*****
Our Birth Professionals offer you:
- complete understanding of the physiology of birth
- comprehensive knowledge of your emotional needs throughout pregnancy & birth
- exceptional, personalized support
- help to prepare and carry out your birth plan
- connection to resources in the Calgary area for goods and services relating to pregnancy, birth and babies
- assistance in navigating through the myriad of information available online, identifying good, reliable and evidence based information so you can make an informed decision on the many pregnancy, birth and baby options
- non-judgmental support without bias (home birth or hospital; natural childbirth or epidural; vaginal birth or cesarean; breastfeeding or bottle feeding)
- tools to communicate with your care providers (doctors, nurses and midwives)
- encouragement for your partner to participate at his/her comfort level - never stepping on their toes or leaving them feeling overwhelmed. Often they feel much more involved and confident with our presence.
*** PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK, CALGARY AREA HOSPITALS HAVE REVISED SUPPORT PERSON RULES AND THAT A DOULA IS PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO ATTEND YOUR BIRTH. WE HAVE TEMPORARILY GONE TO ALL VIRTUAL SUPPORT ***
Doula Packages
Starting at $1000
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Primary Package
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Preferred Package
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Premier Package
*** 3 additional hours of postpartum support can be exchanged for the Birth Basics class*** |
oUR pOSTPARTUM PROFESSIONALS OFFER YOU:
- complete understanding of the birth recovery process and newborn care (feeding, sleeping, diapering, bathing)
- comprehensive knowledge of your emotional needs
- exceptional, personalized support
- help with sibling adjustment
- an extra set of hands for twins, triplets or more
- help with light housework and meal preparation
- connection to resources in the Calgary area for goods and services relating to babies
- assistance in navigating through the myriad of information available online, identifying good, reliable and evidence based information so you can make an informed decision on the many parenting options
- non-judgmental support without bias (breastfeeding or bottle feeding, circumcision or not, etc.)
- tools to communicate with your care providers (doctors, nurses and midwives)
- encouragement for your partner to participate at his/her comfort level - never stepping on their toes or leaving them feeling overwhelmed. Often they feel much more involved and confident with our presence.
Postpartum services starting at $30/hr & up
Payment plans are available. Some third party insurance plans cover the cost of doulas, so be sure to check with your insurance provider.
childbirth education
prenatal classes:
Private sessions are available now. Classes can be completely customized to what you want to learn, when it's convenient for you and in the comfort of your home or even virtually! Cost is $50/hr up to a maximum of $350 for the full Pregnancy & Birth course. You can also decrease the cost by inviting friends for a group discount when you host in your home. Pre-designed classes also available:
Birth Basics
This 3 hour course will cover only topics related to labour & birth. You will learn what happens during labour, how to cope with contractions, positions for labour, and more!
- Private class $150
- Host your friends $125 each couple
- Public/group class $100 each couple (currently unavailable)
Pregnancy & Birth Full Course
These comprehensive 9 hour classes will not only cover the birth basics, but also include nutrition for pregnancy, common pregnancy discomforts, prenatal testing options, possible interventions during labour, cesarean births and vaginal births after cesarean, and more!
- Private classes $350
- Host your friends $300 each couple
- Public/group class $250 each couple (currently unavailable)
labour support 101 - *** This is a popular option with hospital Support restrictions possibly preventing a doula from attending your birth. We will teach your partner the techniques we use!***
If you have decided to not have a doula (even though we totally think you should!), this 2-3 hour class will teach your birth team (partner, friend, parent, etc.) the importance of good support and how they can provide it. Who better to teach them how to support someone giving birth than a doula?! We will discuss the stages of labour, practice positions, go over support techniques and coach you on what to say (or not say!)
- Private class $150
- Host your friends $125 each couple
- Public/group class $100 each couple (currently unavailable)
Grandparents class
This fun class is designed to help grandparents-to-be learn the latest in newborn care. We know that you've done it before, but a lot has changed! Co-sleeping, attachment parenting, carseats, feeding and so much more! We will dispel myths and talk about how to best support your children as they become parents.
- Private class $150
- Host a group in your home $125 each couple
- Public/group class $100 per couple (currently unavailable)
Babysitting for birth
Need someone to watch your other children while you give birth? Whether you only need a couple of hours of help until family arrives, or if you need babysitting for the entire time, we can help!
- 2 pre-birth meetings to discuss plans & get your children comfortable with us
- on call 24/7
- up to 8 hours of support for $450, additional time billed at $20/hr.
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