During Your Labor

Except for extraordinary circumstances I will remain with you throughout your labor and birth

After the Birth

I will remain with you for one to two hours after birth, until you are comfortable and your family is ready for quiet time together. I can also help with initial breastfeeding, if necessary.

Postpartum Visit

I am available for phone contact to answer questions (or just listen). I woud like to pay a visit within one to two weeks to see how you and the baby are doing and to review the birth. I am also available to phone or in-person support for breastfeeding questions at any time after the birth.

The areas I serve:

Niceville

Valparaiso

Eglin AFB

Fort Walton Beach

Crestview

Freeport

Destin

Services and Fees

I am available to attend births at Sacred Heart Hospital in Destin, Eglin Hospital (I have base access), North Okaloosa Medical Center in Crestview and Fort Walton Beach Medical Center. I am available to attend home births in Okaloosa County and Walton County as well as parts of Bay County for an additional fee for mileage.

Services Provided

  • At least one prenatal visit (preferably two or three) to discuss your desires for birth and to decide how we will best work together to achieve those desires.
  • Unlimited phone/e-mail support during pregnancy and immediate postpartum
  • Assistance in creating a birth plan if desired
  • Continuous labor support at home and/or hospital 
  • Emotional, physical, and informational support during labor, birth and postpartum
  • Assistance in beginning breastfeeding if needed
  • Breastfeeding support any time after the birth
  • At least one postpartum visit within two weeks of the birth
  • I will be on call for you 24/7 two weeks prior to your due date until the birth
  • Access to my lending library of books, DVD's and CD's.

Fees

My fee is $500.

  • $200 is due when you retain my services. This will hold your date in my calendar as I limit the number of clients I take on each month.
  • $300 is due at least 2 weeks prior to your estimated due date.

**Payment plans/fees are negotiable depending on circumstance. Every pregnant woman deserves a doula!

If you are a military dependent and your spouse will be deployed at the time of your birth you may qualify for free doula services. Please visit www.operationspecialdelivery.com for details and registration information.

What I do not do

  • Perform clinical tasks such as blood pressure, fetal heart checks or vaginal exams.
  • Make decisions for you.
  • Speak on your behalf to the medical staff concerning your care.
  • Interfere with fathers and other birth partners during labor and birth.

Contact Me

Please contact me to set up an initial consultation. This will be an informal meeting to give you the opportunity to get to know me and to ask any questions you may have at this point. There is no fee for this meeting and you are not obligated in any way. Choosing a doula is a very personal and important decision. Be sure to interview more than one so that you are confident your personalities click and you will feel comfortable laboring with her as your support.

Christy@EmeraldCoastBirth.com

850-499-9144