Doula/Birth Coach in Albertville MN

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Pregnancy

Free initial consultation. This allows us to get to know each other to find out if we are a good fit.

Two Prenatal Visits. These visits typically take place at your home starting after 30 weeks (we can meet sooner if requested). We will talk about comfort measures, your priorities and desires for labor/birth, your postpartum plan, and your desires from your doula.

• Assistance putting your birth preferences together.
• Unlimited Prenatal Communication.
• Exclusive Reference Guide
• On-call starting at 37 weeks.
• Pre/postnatal workouts/nutrition guidance (this is a different package option)
• Continuous Birth Support

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Birth

• Continuous support beginning at your home, birth center, or hospital.
• Helping you achieve the birth YOU desire.
• Photography (if desired)
• Notes during labor, so you can keep your birth story forever.
• 1 - 2 hours of Immediate Postpartum & Lactation Support

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Postpartum

• One postpartum birth story visit (2 hours)
• Typed Birth Timeline (notes taken as time allows)
• 6 weeks of Phone/Email postpartum support
• Postpartum nutrition, supplement, and exercise guidance (if this is part of the package you choose).

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Why should I hire a doula?

Benefits for the birthing person include:

• Less use of pain medication, epidurals and other interventions
• Decrease length of labor by as much as 25%
• Reduced Cesarean rate by as much as 50%
• Improved self-esteem and increased sensitivity to baby’s needs.
• Less likely to experience anxiety and depression leading up to the birth and during postpartum.

Benefits for the support person include:

• Learn how to best support the birthing person leading up to and during labor
• Being able to stay present and enjoy the birthing experience
• Helps take the pressure off the birthing partner

Sources: American Pregnancy Association / Evidence Based Birth

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Packages

Doula Services - Everything listed above under “what's included”.
Doula Services + Training - Weekly training/nutrition coaching to help you best prepare for labor and postpartum, and everything listed above under “what’s included”. Modifications can be made to this package based on what the pregnant person is looking for.

Please inquire about pricing as it will vary depending on the package you choose.

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Availability & Contact Information

Availability - Donielle is currently accepting clients with guess dates in January 2023 and beyond.

Contact - Email doniellekasper@gmail.com