I am the mother of ten children and I have nine grandchildren (I was birth and postpartum doula for each one.) My passion was to be a doula, but because of my large family I just didn’t have the time to do it. With my youngest ready to leave for college I started the postpartum doula certification process. I did my postpartum workshop in southern California from Karthrin Auger. With my experience of raising a large family I still learned a ton from the workshop. I received my postpartum doula certification November 2009 from Dona International. I am current on my CPR certification for Infant, Child. I love children and know how exhausting and fulfilling adding a new baby to a family can be.
For postpartum and antepartum clients I offer one free pre-natal visit in your home to give you the opportunity to get to know me and ask questions about doula care. This is also gives me the chance to meet all members of your family. Any additional pre-natal appointments (before the contracted time for antepartum or postpartum doula services to begin) are $30 each. The additional pre-natal appointments can be a great time for us to plan for postpartum and for you to ask any additional questions that you may have. I do also offer free continuous phone and email support for all contracted clients for any questions or concerns that arise during pregnancy.
Payment Options for Doula Care:
I accept cash or personal checks. My fee is $17 per hour up to an hour drive from my house in Nampa. I do require a deposit at the signing of the contract to reserve my time for you. Payment is rendered weekly upon receipt of the invoice. I work 3-5 hour shifts depending upon how much care you desire per day. I can come anywhere from 1 up to 5 days per week for as long as you continue to need doula care. I also do evening or night time shifts. My services can last anywhere from one to two visits to more than three months.