Can a doula attend a Caesarian birth?

A doula absolutely can attend a Cesarean birth! Many local hospitals will allow your partner and additional support person into the operating room, in any event your doula will be at your availability from the beginning of the contract and provide much needed support before and after delivery.

Can a doula help me if I’m choosing to get an epidural?

Yes, a doula is beneficial no matter what your birth plan looks like. A doula’s presence is helpful prior to and during the epidural placement. After epidural placement a doula can help with keeping labor progressing by assisting in re-positioning to ideal positions which will help your baby move further in the birth canal. Furthermore, a doula will remain with you post-delivery to ensure recovery and if you choose to breastfeed can also help with that initial process

Why should I hire a birth doula?

Multiple studies have found that the presence of a trained doula benefits everyone. The studies have shown that doula care and presence is associated with shorter labors, less use of epidurals and other pain medications, lower episiotomy rates, and as much as a 50% reduction in the C-section rate. Research has also shown better clinical outcomes for both the mother and the baby (including better breastfeeding rates, and increased quality in family bonding). A doula also provides care for the mother’s partner and other family members, can assist with busy hospital staff tasks, and greatly increases a mother’s overall satisfaction with her birthing experience.

What if you are at another birth and my labor begins?

Because we want to ensure that each client receives all the attention they deserve we keep a low clientele list per month, because life happens and issues can always arise, a back up doula is always available and we do our best for you to meet the back up during one of your prenatals.

My partner is afraid that my doula would replace them

The bond between you and your partner will not be interfered with by your doula. Your doula is available for both you and your partner, we make it a point to ensure your partner always remains involved during the process, we involve them in prenatal and take the time to discuss their role and educate them on how they can better support you during the big day.

What is the difference between a doula and a midwife

The word doula is of Greek origin and translates to woman’s servant. A doula provides no medical or nursing care unlike a midwife. She can give her complete attention to the laboring woman. A doula provides emotional, physical and informational individual support.

How much is your consultation fee?

At Little Gifts Doula Co. are consultations and doula interviews require no fee.

Do you accept payment plans for your services?

A deposit is necessary at the beginning of your contract in order to secure availability, and add you to our calendar. The remainder is then paid on a weekly basis during your postpartum care or split evenly between your current and 8th month of pregnancy for birth services.

Can I request a particular doula or get to know my doula beforehand?

Yes, you will be able to review our doulas with availability around your due date and make the best decision for you. All birth doulas work in pairs so that you get to know your doula’s back up leading up to your delivery. You can book with us as early in your pregnancy as you would like and this allows more time for conversation among you and your birth or postpartum team which will contribute with getting to know one another prior to your birth.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes we accept insurance. We accept HSA, FSA, Maven and Carrot fertility. If your insurance company is not on this list please give us a call so we can confirm if your benefits cover doula services.