FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Answering all Your Questions

WHAT IS A DOULA, AND WHAT DO THEY DO?

I am a birth and postpartum doula, I provide families information and support on childbirth, advocacy, infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from childbirth, infant soothing, and coping skills for new parents. During overnight sessions I will be there to provide much needed rest during the early weeks of postpartum.

HOW MANY HOURS DO OVERNIGHT DOULAS WORK?

Most commonly, postpartum overnight doulas work shifts of ten to twelve hours. The doula's shifts depend on the needs of the family and the schedule of the doula. Some families like to have support five days a week in the beginning and then decrease it as they get more into a rhythm.

DO YOU ACCEPT FERTILITY BENEFITS?

Yes! Being certified through DONA INT. allows me to accept benefit programs. These programs include Carrot, FSA, Prodgny, Maven.