Financial Exchange
What does it look like to work together and what does the financial exchange include?
Variation of the sliding scale
A variation of “sliding scale” services are available for those unable to meet their basic needs (food, shelter, healthcare, or transportation), teenagers, those with chronic illness and medical debt, and those experiencing financial hardship due to significant debt, immigration related expenses, being differently-abled, relational abuse, or any extenuating circumstances. This looks like discussing what if feasible so trauma-informed doula support can be available to you! Please reach out via my contact page to discuss more.
My rates otherwise are for those who are able to meet their basic needs and have expendable income.
You’ll also note that my packages have an “A” and “B” category. This is explained below (and inspired by “Warts and Cunning LLC”) —
NOTE: I cannot and will not assume or categorize you for your family. I utilize an honor system so you can reflect on what is true and real for your family’s financial needs and capabilities.
In addition, a higher contribution for our financial exchange together goes directly to support clients who would not otherwise be able to afford trauma-informed doula support.
You may fall into category…
“A” (middle scale) if you are able to meet your basic needs regularly (despite stress being potentially present), are employed, own or lease a car, have access to healthcare, have debt that does not stop you from meeting your basic needs, have expendable income and can choose to buy items new or used, can take vacations annually should you choose
“B” (upper scale) if you are able to meet your basic needs regularly, are employed or do not need to work to meet your needs, own or lease multiple cars, own your home/property or rent a higher-end property, have debt that does not stop you from meeting your basic needs, have expendable income and buy items new when desired, have access to healthcare of choice, can take vacations annually without much stress
Birth Doula & Education Packages
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Package 1, "A Beautiful Day in the Laborhood"
One (1) prenatal visit (2 hrs each) during the pregnancy
On-call support from 37 weeks until 42 weeks, continuous in-person labor and birth support from active labor until delivery (unless otherwise discussed)
Postpartum support via call, video call, or text, four (4) weeks from your delivery date)
One (1) postpartum visit (2 hours each)
The cost of your back up doula is included.
A - $1650.00/B - $2000.00
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Package 2, "Please Won't You Be My Doula"
Two (2) prenatal visits (2 hours each) during pregnancy
On-call support from 37 weeks until 42 weeks, continuous in-person labor and birth support from active labor until delivery (unless otherwise discussed)
Postpartum support via call, video call, or text for four (4) weeks (from your delivery date)
Two (2) postpartum visits (2 hours each)
The cost of your back up doula is included.
A - $2150.00/B - $2300.00
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Package 3, Private/Semi-Private Childbirth Education Class
Childbirth Education classes provide the foundation for evidence-based decisions, understanding variations of normal (and abnormal), birth options and outcomes, and exploring how to navigate the unknown together.
In either a private (single family) or semi-private (small group) setting, we will explore topics from Anatomy, Signs of Labor, Stages of Labor, Comfort Strategies, Mental Health, Medications and Interventions, Cesareans, Postpartum Care, and Family Manifestos.
Bring any support people you’ll have attending your birth with you so you can all learn together.
3hr Single-Day Express: $200
6hr Weekend Class (1-2 days): $300 -
Package 4, Perinatal Mental Health Training
As a PMH-C provider through Postpartum Support International, COO for a perinatal mental health startup, and trainer for public health departments, I delight in bringing my trainings to direct service providers in need.
Providers for public health departments & non-profits have included social workers, home visitors, case managers, and full-spectrum doulas. This training covers the tools, why, and strategies around screening, care navigation, referrals, risk factors, culturally humble care, and resources around perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
This will be an interactive session where you are challenged to think about the clients you serve, receive concrete guidance, and evidence-based education as always.
Non-Profit & PH Dept: $2000/For-Profit: $3000