I attend only one birth per month to ensure you receive all of my attention for your birth! Months Available:
- December 2024
- January 2025
- March 2025
- May 2025
- June 2025
Please email at info@ausetherbals.com before purchasing! We need to make sure we are a good fit for each other. If you are not in Raleigh, NC, this fee does not include airfare and lodging. Those must be booked for me in advance as well. If I am to stay in your house I need my own room. Thank you! ***Payment plan available depending on due date, please email me for details: info@ausetherbals.com***Purchase this if you are past 37 weeks
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The Value of Having me as a Doula:
Emotional Support: I provide unwavering emotional support to families throughout the birthing journey. From the anticipation of labor to the joy of childbirth, I offer continuous encouragement and reassurance.
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Physical Comfort: With hands-on comfort techniques, I help alleviate discomfort during labor and birth. From massage to positioning suggestions, I ensure the birthing person feels as comfortable as possible.
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Information and Advocacy: I help you empower yourself and your family with evidence-based information, helping you make informed decisions about your birth preferences, ensuring your wishes are communicated and respected by medical staff.
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How a Doula Helps:
Labor Support: Imagine a mother in active labor feeling overwhelmed by contractions. As a doula by her side, I’m offering soothing words, anointing the birth space, guiding her through breathing exercises, and providing physical comfort through massage and position changes. This continuous support helps the mother stay focused and confident.
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Decision-Making Support: During the birth process, unexpected situations may arise, leading to difficult decisions. As a doula I offer clarity by explaining options, discussing risks and benefits, and supporting the family in making choices aligned with their values and preferences.
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Addressing Prospective Clients' Challenges:
Fear of the Unknown: Many expectant parents face anxiety about the birthing process, especially first-time parents. By offering comprehensive childbirth education, I can equip you with knowledge and confidence, easing your fears.
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Feeling Unsupported: Some families may lack a strong support network during pregnancy and childbirth. My doula services bridge this gap, providing personalized care and companionship every step of the way.
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Navigating Medical Systems: The complexities of medical settings can be daunting for families. My expertise in navigating hospital protocols and communicating with medical professionals ensures a smoother and more empowering birth experience.
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Postpartum Care- Includes 4-5 days of postpartum care which includes mothering the mother: Vaginal steaming, teas, warming foods, belly binding, massages, closing of the bones, going over your birth story and easing you into motherhood.
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Testimonial 1 - Shaunna's Story: "Having Amanda as my doula was a game-changer! Her calming presence and wealth of knowledge made me feel supported and empowered throughout my entire labor. I can't imagine going through it without her."
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Testimonial 2 - Michael and Simone's Experience: "As first-time parents, we were nervous about the birth process. Working with Amanda, we felt informed, supported, and in control every step of the way. Her guidance and advocacy truly made our experience unforgettable."
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Here’s a general breakdown of a traveling birth and/or postpartum doula service totaling $3,500:
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1. Weekly/Bi-weekly Prenatal phone calls($500)
- This includes discussing birth plans, education on labor, answering question and comfort measures.
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2. On-call Period and Labor/Birth Support ($2,000)
- I typically go on-call 2-4 weeks leading up to the due date and will be present throughout the entire labor and birth process.
- Breakdown: $2,000 for unlimited labor support, from early labor to delivery, including travel time.
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3. Postpartum Doula Support ($1,000)
- This covers visits during the postpartum period to assist with newborn care, postpartum healing, breastfeeding, and emotional support.
- Breakdown: $50-$100 per hour for 10–20 hours of postpartum care over 4-5 days the first week postpartum. Additional charges for extra hours and/or weeks (max 2 weeks)
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Total:
- **Prenatal Visits:** $500
- **On-call & Labor/Birth Support:** $2,000
- **Postpartum Doula Support:** $1,000
-**Childbirth Education: ($350 Value) FREE**
-**Birth Right E-Book: ($40 Value) FREE**
Total: $3,500