Valerie Schuster, Doula, VBAC Support
Childbirth Educator
(561) 951-4130
962 Northlake Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33403
What is a Doula?
A Labor Doula or Birth Doula Is..........
someone (often trained, though this is not required) who provides non-medical and non-midwifery support (physical and emotional) to a woman leading up to and during her labor and delivery. A labor doula may attend a woman having a home birth or a woman laboring at home before transporting to a hospital or a birth center, where she will continue her support. They do not perform clinical duties such as heart rate checks or vaginal exams, or give medical advice. Labor doulas rely on techniques like massage and position changes to help women through labor. Many offer phone and email support as well as prenatal and postpartum visits to ensure the mother is informed and supported. The terms of a labor/birth doula's responsibilities are decided between the doula and the family.
Doulas serve as advocates of their client's wishes and may communicate with medical staff to help the client make informed decisions. The doula is also an ally for the father or partner, who may have little experience with the labor process. Many fathers and partners experience birth as an emotional journey and find it hard to be objective. A responsible Doula also coaches and and encourages the father or partner in their support style rather than replacing them.
Description of Services and Fees
Several payment options and discounts are available. Complimentary In Person Consultation. At the signing of the contract 50% of the total will be due. The balance is always due 2 weeks before the client’s due date.
Packages: Starting from $649.00......I will work with you to customize your package to fit your needs and budget.
Starlet: Includes: Complimentary Consultation, 1 Pre-Natal Visit, 24/7 email access, Access to my Library of Books and Videos, Full Labor and 2 hours Post-Labor Support, Breastfeeding Support, 1 Postpartum Visit. 1 In-Home Meal Delivery.
Diva: Includes: Complimentary In-Person Consultation, 2 Pre-Natal Visits, 24/7 Phone and Email Access, Access to my Library of Books and Videos, Full Labor and 2 Hours Postpartum Support, Breast feeding Support, 1 Postpartum Visit, 45 minute Postpartum Massage, 2 hours In-Home Fresh Food Meal Preparation.
Superstar: Includes: Complimentary In-Person Consultation, 2 Pre-Natal Visits, 1 Doctor Visit, 24/7 Phone & Email Access, Access to my Library of Book and Videos, 1- 45 minute Pre-Natal Massage, Full Labor and 2 Hours Postpartum Support, 2 Postpartum Visits, 1- 45 minute Postpartum Massage, Visit with a Professional Lactation Consultant, 2 hours In Home Fresh Food Meal Preparation.
A Labor Doula or Birth Doula Is..........
someone (often trained, though this is not required) who provides non-medical and non-midwifery support (physical and emotional) to a woman leading up to and during her labor and delivery. A labor doula may attend a woman having a home birth or a woman laboring at home before transporting to a hospital or a birth center, where she will continue her support. They do not perform clinical duties such as heart rate checks or vaginal exams, or give medical advice. Labor doulas rely on techniques like massage and position changes to help women through labor. Many offer phone and email support as well as prenatal and postpartum visits to ensure the mother is informed and supported. The terms of a labor/birth doula's responsibilities are decided between the doula and the family.
Doulas serve as advocates of their client's wishes and may communicate with medical staff to help the client make informed decisions. The doula is also an ally for the father or partner, who may have little experience with the labor process. Many fathers and partners experience birth as an emotional journey and find it hard to be objective. A responsible Doula also coaches and and encourages the father or partner in their support style rather than replacing them.
Description of Services and Fees
Several payment options and discounts are available. Complimentary In Person Consultation. At the signing of the contract 50% of the total will be due. The balance is always due 2 weeks before the client’s due date.
Packages: Starting from $649.00......I will work with you to customize your package to fit your needs and budget.
Starlet: Includes: Complimentary Consultation, 1 Pre-Natal Visit, 24/7 email access, Access to my Library of Books and Videos, Full Labor and 2 hours Post-Labor Support, Breastfeeding Support, 1 Postpartum Visit. 1 In-Home Meal Delivery.
Diva: Includes: Complimentary In-Person Consultation, 2 Pre-Natal Visits, 24/7 Phone and Email Access, Access to my Library of Books and Videos, Full Labor and 2 Hours Postpartum Support, Breast feeding Support, 1 Postpartum Visit, 45 minute Postpartum Massage, 2 hours In-Home Fresh Food Meal Preparation.
Superstar: Includes: Complimentary In-Person Consultation, 2 Pre-Natal Visits, 1 Doctor Visit, 24/7 Phone & Email Access, Access to my Library of Book and Videos, 1- 45 minute Pre-Natal Massage, Full Labor and 2 Hours Postpartum Support, 2 Postpartum Visits, 1- 45 minute Postpartum Massage, Visit with a Professional Lactation Consultant, 2 hours In Home Fresh Food Meal Preparation.
A Postpartum Doula Provides................Support to the mother and family following the birth and immediate postpartum period. This can be for a few days or up to and beyond six weeks, depending on need.
Postpartum services include but not limited to:
Breastfeeding Support Meal Preparation
Emotional & Physical Recovery Baby Care
Referral Resource Childcare
Family Support Grocery Shopping
Light Housekeeping & Laundry w/ Non Toxic Cleaners
Postpartum Doula Services are available at $25.00 per hour.
7 hours minimum gives you a bonus of 1 hours Postpartum service. Other discounts available depending on the number of hours contracted.
Postpartum services include but not limited to:
Breastfeeding Support Meal Preparation
Emotional & Physical Recovery Baby Care
Referral Resource Childcare
Family Support Grocery Shopping
Light Housekeeping & Laundry w/ Non Toxic Cleaners
Postpartum Doula Services are available at $25.00 per hour.
7 hours minimum gives you a bonus of 1 hours Postpartum service. Other discounts available depending on the number of hours contracted.
