"Childbirth is an experience in a woman’s life that holds the power to transform her forever. Passing through these powerful gates – in her own way – remembering all the generations of women who walk with her… She is never alone."
– Suzanne Arms
Labor Doulas
Every birth is as unique as the baby born from it. There is no way to fully predict how the birth will unfold, but your doula is a calm, knowledgeable presence to help you and your partner navigate the experience.
Doulas provide continuous support during labor and offer guidance with your birth preferences and goals in mind. She helps you to ask your care provider thoughtful questions and advocates for your informed consent.
Research has shown, those who birth with a labor doula have:
- reduced rates of cesarean delivery
- fewer requests for pain medication
- decreased use of augmentation medication
- reduced rates of forceps and vacuum delivery
- a shorter overall labor
- increased rates maternal satisfaction
- increased rates of breastfeeding initiation
Labor packages include:
- 1-3 Prenatal visits (depending on # of weeks at hire)
- Tips to maintain a healthy pregnancy
- Optimal fetal positioning techniques
- Childbirth education guidance
- Assistance with writing a birth plan
- Unlimited labor support (no time limits)
- Assistance with first infant feeding
- One postnatal visit + virtual support
- Guaranteed backup from within the Labor of Love Agency
Labor of Love doula fees are reflective of experience!
Apprentice Doulas*: These doulas have completed a doula training workshop, and have attended 1-3 births – $675
Trained Doulas*: These doulas have completed a labor doula training workshop and attended 4 births or more, but are still counting experiences for certification – $950
Certified Doulas: Certified Doulas who have also attended 15 or more births – $1400
Seasoned Doulas: Certified Doulas who have also attended 100+ births – $1700
*Our trained and apprentice doulas offer flexible rates if you are working within a different budget point. Ask us!
