Your birth is unique just like your baby, and we are here to help you make it everything you imagine!
We’re here for YOU! For the 2am searches, the 5am water breaking wake up call & the newborn poop fiascos. My goal is to make this transition in parenthood easier and then some could even say, enjoyable? I think preparation is everything when it comes to empowerment, we connect throughout your whole 10 month baby growing journey, but you’ll always get access to me and my support! Being a mom is hard, it brings up unexpected things and I think birth is the starter point of that! There is no redo. No take backsies. Your birth is typically 1 (usually more) days of the most physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually intense and exhausting work of your life. You deserve welcoming, focused & comforting support!
Just Show Up - $900
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access to our on call doula
support is on a first-call, first-served basis with 1 doula on call each day
immediate physical, emotional and educational support during labor and birth
Disclaimer: our last-minute doula service is designed for families who need immediate support during labor and birth. This on-call service is not guaranteed but it is in our best interest to provide you an elite birth doula to join you in labor. If a doula is available when you’re in labor, payment and e-signature contract is due same day to secure doula.
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Families who opted out of a full-service birth package.
Those with busy lifestyles who couldn't plan or prepare for birth support.
Families who didn’t initially think they needed a doula but now seek support during labor.
Families experiencing a transfer from home or a birth center to a hospital.
Our Birth Packages
Built to Birth - $1400
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Two prenatal visits covering childbirth and newborn care education, covering pregnancy/labor/postpartum & a custom birth preferences plan created just for you & your desires
On call support 24/7 virtual support from 38 weeks to 2 weeks postpartum
in-home sibling (and pet) care for during your birth up to 24 hours (anything longer will be charged per hour at $35/h
Bringing Baby Home courtesy postpartum home prep, review nursery organization, light cleaning, laundry, meals prepped for the first week post birth
1 (4hr) postpartum visit
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Not sure about having another person a part of your birthing space, but want to feel knowledgeable & equipped for birth? This is for you.
Lite - $1900
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One (1) in person prenatal sessions (birth and postpartum planning session
Matched with your dedicated birth team, a primary and backup doula
Help with creating the perfect birth plan for you
Preparation in communicating more effectively with your care provider
Lessons on relaxation and coping techniques for you and your partner
Unlimited 24/7 virtual (call, text, email) support from time of hire through first 6 weeks postpartum
On call from 38 weeks until delivery
Continuous face to face labor support in all birthing places (home, hospital, birth center) with no additional fees if labor is long
2 hours of support post birth
One (1) postpartum visit where we recap your birth experience, do a private hands on newborn care class, tackle any feeding / lactation issues and answer any questions
Tips for partner involvement and family readiness
Recommendations for trusted local resources and professionals
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Luxe - $2600
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Three (3) in person prenatal sessions (birth and postpartum planning session, childbirth education and training session, nesting session with personalized Body Ready Method™ alignment assessment
Matched with your dedicated birth team, a primary and backup doula
Help with creating the perfect birth plan for you
Preparation in communicating more effectively with your care provider
Lessons on relaxation and coping techniques for you and your partner
Unlimited 24/7 virtual (call, text, email) support from time of hire through first 12 weeks postpartum
On call from 37 weeks until delivery
Continuous face to face labor support in all birthing places (home, hospital, birth center) with no additional fees if labor is long that consists of physical and emotional comfort measures, body balancing techniques that support optimal fetal positioning, advocating for your birth preferences, setting an environment that supports oxytocin production, helping you weigh the risks and benefits of possible interventions, and anything else that is needed or desired
3 hours of support post birth
Little Gifts custom welcome box mailed to your home with our pregnancy, birth and postpartum favorite products
Two (2) postpartum visits: 1 day visit where we recap your birth experience, do a private hands on newborn care class, tackle any feeding / lactation issues and answer any questions + 1 overnight care visit to help you get some well deserved rest and recovery
nutrition counseling
Photos of birth if requested
Tips for partner involvement and family readiness
Recommendations for trusted local resources and professionals
Access to all birthing tools and resources
For christian clients: our new creation special with prayer and affirmation cards, and our Holy-Spirit led birth class
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The Process
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We start with an initial welcome/intake phone consultation. During this initial phone call, we learn more about you, give a brief overview of what it looks like to hire a LGDC birth team, and answer any questions you have. Based on your due date and preferences we match you will a doula duo and send you their bios for review
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Next, you will meet your birth team on Zoom! Little Gifts uses the partnership model which means you have the same two doulas supporting you throughout your pregnancy (no backups you've never met at your birth). During our time together you will get to know us on a personal level, and we get to know you as well. Our Zoom consultations usually last around 30-45 minutes, but there's not an end time scheduled- so take all the time you need! We offer to hold your spot on our due date calendar for one week after your consult until you secure your spot via payment. After one week, your due date will be released to the next family in line (if applicable)
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Once you decide to hire your LGDC birth team, you will receive your proposal that includes our contract and invoice. Typically, clients pay the birth fee in full with the signing of the contract, but we are also happy to break it up into two payments (or more). After the contract is signed and the invoice is paid, we are officially your doulas!
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Your doula team goes on call immediately after we send our onboarding email after hiring us. We're accessible by phone call or text whenever you need us throughout your pregnancy. And if your sweet baby decides to come early, one of your doulas will be there for you. Our labor on-call schedule goes from 37-41 weeks however, we know if baby arrives early, you need your doula and we will be there. You can reach out to your doulas about anything at anytime - we're your birth besties!
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Included in our birth doula service are at least 1 in-home prep sessions - your Birth Prep & Postpartum Prep. These are scheduled around 28 weeks, and we like to complete them no later than 34 weeks.
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It's baby time! The doula on call will join you during labor whenever you're ready. This is typically when active labor begins, but it's different for everyone. Since we know your wants and wishes beforehand, we go to work supporting you in all the ways you need, when you need it. After delivery and everything settles down, we get you all tucked in making sure you have everything you need before we leave.
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The doula who supported you during your birth will be the one to visit you after you're discharged. We like to complete this follow-up visit within the first two weeks after baby arrives. While your doula team isn't on call after your birth, we are accessible and available! It's not uncommon for us to have birth clients call or text us during the fresh postpartum phase more than they did during pregnancy, and we love it! The relationship doesn't end after your birth. Once we're your doulas, we're always your doulas.
Birth Doulas Lead to
39% decrease in C section
15% increase in likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth
10% decrease in the use of medications for pain relief
31% decrease in birth experience dissatisfaction
Frequently Answered Questions
Why hire a birth doula?
While the dream of meeting your baby may seem crystal clear, getting to that point might not be as straightforward. It starts to feel overwhelming when you begin thinking how you're going to get through it! For many parents, it’s around this time of uncertainty when parents start looking for doula support to add to their birth team. For us, it’s not about how you have your baby. It’s more about how you feel when you have your baby. Were you heard? Were you respected? Were you cared for? Did you feel strong? One sure thing- on the day you give birth to your baby, you will be the strongest you’ve ever been regardless of how it happens. As your doulas, we are committed to helping you create a space where these feelings unfold.
What hospitals do you serve?
Tampa General Hospital, BayCare Hospital,
When should I hire a doula?
The sooner, the better! We book up very quickly, so it's never too early with us.
What happens if I go into labour early?
We are available for your birth at the moment you sign up, not just from 37 to 42weeks. If the baby decides to make an early appearance, we will be there for you
Do you accept Carrot or Maven benefits?
Yes, we do accept Carrot Fertility, Inc. Our birth and postpartum doulas meet the requirements set by Carrot, and they have successfully received reimbursement in past Carrot agreements.
What services do you provide before the baby is born?
Plenty can done prior to childbirth, including: pregnancy and childbirth education, addressing questions and concerns, labor and birth options, birth plan guidance, baby registry assistance, high-risk pregnancy information, creating your birth environment, induction options, cesarean section planning, nursery staging and more.
When should I hire a doula? If I have a C-section, could I still get support from a birth doula?
Yes. Even in a surgical setting, your chosen doula is there to explain what is happening, guide you though the procedure, and even create personalized birth plan. Many women find that the meditations or help getting into a good headspace offered by a doula beforehand is essential to a peaceful, gentle c-section experience. Your doula will also there during recovery to help with the first breastfeeding and bonding. There’s a possibility your doula may accompany you into the operating room, unless it is an extreme emergency requiring general anesthesia. Whether a c-section is plan A or plan Z, your doula can help validate and support this story for your baby’s birth.
How does your doula pairing service work?
Our doula pairing service is designed to match you with the perfect doula based on your preferences, history, and needs. We carefully select two doulas we believe are ideal matches for you and provide their bios for you to review. Absolutely! We encourage you to read the bios of the doulas we've selected for you on our website. This will give you a better understanding of their backgrounds, experiences, and approaches to doula care. You can also receive a private consult with your chosen doula for you to make that final decision.