Services
Who, What & Where
Types of Birth Supported
I support families through any of the following birth scenarios:
Hospital, Birth Center, or Home Birth (attended by midwife)
Medicated or Unmedicated birth
Natural/Vaginal Birth, Cesarean Birth, Water Birth
And more! I want to support the birth that you choose!
Regions Supported
I am based out of Gaylord, MN and will travel up to 90 minutes.
This includes: Waconia, Glencoe, Hutchinson, New Ulm, Mankato, St. Peter, and the South/Southwest Metro.
If you are unsure about the distance but would like support, please reach out to discuss further. Depending on the time of year or circumstances, I may be able to adjust my travel.
Birth Support Package
Each birth experience and each family is unique. Below is the starting point for what the birth support package includes, but each are adjusted to the style and needs of each client.
If you have questions or would like additional supports that are not listed here, please contact me for additional information.
Free Consult
A free, no obligation, meet and greet is offered to all potential clients via phone or in person for up to 1 hour. This allows you to get to know me, ask questions about services in more detail, discuss what is included in the contract, etc.
Pre-Natal Meeting
At or before 36 weeks, we meet for at least one prenatal meeting. This is where we will delve deeper into your questions, preferences, and birth plan. This meeting is required so that I know enough information to support you (and your partner) effectively.
Phone Support
Once hired, I am available by phone, text, email, messenger, etc for questions, conversation, and support as needed leading up to and after your birth. This can range from updates after appointments to helping you gather information about interventions or processing your experience of pregnancy, birth, or postpartum.
On Call Period
Birth is unpredictable! Once your deposit is received, my on-call calendar reflects your due date and the weeks surrounding it and limits the number of additional clients I will take with overlapping potential delivery windows. If I am unavailable for a particular date that might fall within your due date range, I will always let you know at the time of booking.
Birth Support
This is the bulk of the birth support package. I will attend your birth and offer continuous emotional and physical comfort measures as you labor and deliver. The exact support provided differs based on your specific plan and needs. I will stay with you through delivery and first hour or two after delivery to ensure that you and baby are settled and ready for some rest.
Postpartum
In the weeks to follow birth, we meet at least once to go over the details of your birth, answer questions, and provide breastfeeding and recovery support.
Pricing
The total for this package is $950. A deposit of $200 reserves your due date. Payment plans are available upon request.
Postpartum Services
Free Consult
A free, no obligation, meet and greet is offered to all potential clients via phone or in person for up to 1 hour. This allows you to get to know me, ask questions about services in more detail, discuss what is included in the contract, etc.
Pre-Natal Meeting
At or before 36 weeks, we meet for at least one prenatal meeting. This is where we will delve deeper into your questions, preferences, and postpartum plan. This meeting is required so that I know enough information to support your household effectively.
Remote Support
Once hired, I am available by phone, text, email, messenger, etc for quick questions and support as needed between in-home or online appointments.
Video chats or phone consultations 15 minutes or more can also be scheduled as part of your support schedule.
In Person Support
In-person support can range from 2-8 hours per day and 1-3 days per week depending on your needs and my availability.
Day to day tasks vary based on each client/household, but may include:
light housework (tidying, vacuuming, dishes, turning over laundry)
prepping meals
promoting self-care (allowing you time to eat, sleep, shower, etc.)
sibling care
emotional support & birth processing
basic infant care, feeding, and sleep support
education/information regarding postpartum or early infancy topics
referrals to additional professionals if needed
Pricing
Deposit: $60.00 to hold dates & arrange pre-natal meeting. This amount is applied in full to final day of services
Remote Support: $10/hour due weekly
In Person Support: $30/hour due weekly
Pre-Pay Discount: Clients wishing to prepay for 10 hour increments of services will receive a $25 discount
Mileage: Clients more than 30 minutes from Gaylord will be asked to book a minimum of 3 hours per visit OR pay an additional mileage fee for shorter more frequent visits.