Doula Services include   Free Initial Consultation:   *In your home or public place of your choice *Learn about doulas and get your questions answered 2 - 3 Prenatal visits: *Learn about the labor process and what to expect *Discuss your preferences for labor and birth *Assist with birth planning as needed *Learn about breastfeeding and the postpartum period *Practice for labor and birth together so everyone is ready for the big day *Offer an optional visit with caregiver *Provide 24-hour phone and e-mail support   Labor and birth: *Support you throughout your labor and birth, at home and at the hospital *Provide continuous and undivided attention that you need when you need it *Offer a back-up Doula if your Doula is unable to attend. Breastfeeding support: *Assist with first breastfeeding, skin-to-skin bonding and early recovery *Follow up freqently to assure breastfeeding success *Available for questions and concerns as needed   Optional birth photography and story: *Gather information and pictures for a birth story *Create a beautiful hardback photo story just for you   Postpartum Visit: *Visit your home within 7-10 days after birth *Evaluate breastfeeding *Process the birth and recovery experience   Breastfeeding Support:   *Follow up support for 6 weeks, or until breastfeeding is well-established   Fees for these services: $900 Optional Birth Photography and Story: $200 Payable at time of hiring: $100 reservation fee Payable at 1st Prenatal visit: $400 prenatal & postpartum visit fee Payable at Postpartum visit: $400 doula fee + $200 optional birth story