Rice Doula Services

My Background:

I graduated in May of 2009 from the University of Oklahoma's Health Science Center with my bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). In July of 2009 I completed my license exams to become a registered nurse (RN). Since finishing school, I have been continuing my education in labor and delivery to become a DONA certified birth doula. As of December 2012, I am also a certified breasfeeding educator (CBE). I have assisted in 40+ births as a doula. I am passionate about birth and believe mothers were created with the wisdom and energy necessary to have positive and empowering birth experience. I consider it an honor to be a part of these birth stories.

Training and Experience:

I am a registered nurse with my bachelor's in nursing (RN, BSN). I maintain current CPR training through American Red Cross. I attended a DONA certified birth doula training in March of 2010. I am a member of Doula Association of Central Oklahoma (DACO). I have had experience in medicated and non-medicated births, vaginal and cesarean deliveries, VBAC's (vaginal birth after cesarean), short and extended labors. In addition, I have worked with women placing their babies for adoption. 

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My Business:

Service Area:

I currently serve the Norman and Oklahoma City surrounding areas. I will include Tulsa upon request for an additional fee.

Fees:

My standard fee is $600.00. However, I believe every woman deserves a doula-supported delivery. As such, I will do whatever I can to work with you on a fee and payment plan to fit within your financial means.

My Birth Doula Package:

• 1-2 prenatal visits to discuss your options for an optimum birth experience 
• Assistance with establishing a birth plan
• Discussion of relaxation techniques and comfort measures tailored to your specific needs and wishes
• Unlimited support by phone and email
  
• Use of my labor and birth resources (handouts, books, DVDs, birth balls, etc.) as available
• 24/7 on-call labor support availability the week surrounding your estimated due date
• A "calendar reservation" one week before and after your estimated due date (no other clients will be booked these weeks) 
  
• Back-up doula in the event that I am unavailable 
• Continuous support during your labor and delivery
• Assistance in establishing early breastfeeding and bonding in the early postpartum period
  
• Birth notes to preserve the memory of the birth of your baby
• 1-2 postpartum visits to discuss the birth, provide newborn and postpartum resources, and answer any additional questions
• Postpartum support by phone or email
• Additional breastfeeding and newborn support, resourcing, and advocacy as needed