Women never forget giving birth. And how a woman is treated during this trans-formative experience — whether she feels cared for, nurtured and empowered during birth or directed, coerced and ignored — matters more than whether a mother labors with drugs or without, or whether her baby comes out vaginally or by Cesarean ...section. -Penny Simkin
Doula Services Include:
Free meet & greet via Zoom to see if we are a good match.
Two pre-birth planning consultations to relieve stress and fear.
This provides the opportunity to become familiar and establish our relationship. During our visits we may cover the birth plan, hopes and fears, pain coping techniques, comfort measures, birth positions, newborn care, and more.
100% support from start to finish: via phone/email, in-person during labor.
On call 24/7, starting at 37 weeks until your baby is born!
Support throughout your entire labor and 1-2 hours afterward.
One in person postpartum follow up that gets you off to the best possible start. This may include breastfeeding support, emotional support, reviewing the birth, help with adjustments, newborn care. I will be available for text support and keep on checking in until I know you are well off!
Guaranteed backup!
Bonus!
Professional Birth Photography 150-250 edited photos. $500 for my birth doula clients. I am certified as a Professional Birth Photographer throughBirth Becomes You)
I am also happy to take a few photos with your cellphone for free.
Access to my extensive library of books and DVD's.
For scheduled Cesarean Births: I will accompany you to the hospital and won't leave until you're successfully nursing. If your baby is in the NICU, I'll ensure that you've seen pictures or a video of your new baby and are comfortable and resting. Please check with your hospital, not all hospitals allow support for a scheduled cesarian birth. I will include Birth Photography if you have a scheduled cesarian birth!
Birth Doula Investment: $2000for new doula clients. Repeat clients please contact me for your individual quote! Payment Plans are available for all clients, I always strive to find a way to make my services accessible!
Payment plans as low as $200 monthly may be available! A $100 long distance fee will apply for clients who live outside Olympia/Lacey/Tumwater area! Antepartum/Postpartum Services for birth doula clients only: $50 hour with a 3-hour minimum and $60 per hour for overnight doua services 10pm to 6am
Breastfeeding and Lactation Education: PRIVATE Class at your Home 2 hours $100.
Infant Massage Classes 4 Week(in person) Infant Massage Class: $100 A $10 discount is offered for birth clients.Classes are 1 hours each. 4 Week Virtual Infant Massage Class: $75 Classes are 1 hour each. A $10 discount is offered for birth clients
Birth Tub Rental for Doula Clients $100 for the tub without liner and hose. Includes delivery and taking it down after your birth!
I am excited to schedule a FREE virtual Meet & Greet with you, at which you can get a feeling if I provide the qualities you wish from your doula.
I highly recommend Body Ready Method for pregnancy and postpartum! Please Contact Me to receive a $10 Discount Code!!!
"Diksha was a much needed grounding presence at the birth of my daughter. She spent above and beyond the amount of time with me that most doulas do."
"She was my cheering squad, but in the most subtle way, small words of encouragement and simple touch went a long way."
"I never once felt or noticed her arms tire from the double hip squeeze, or sense any impatience at the slowness of my labor."
"She was there for my husband and my other 2 children and put them all at ease."