Alysa Johnson

As a doula, I provide information, emotional, and physical support to a woman, her partner, and/or family before, during, and after her labor and delivery. I can also facilitate communication with your care provider to ensure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions regarding your baby’s birth. I can provide reassurance and perspective to you and your partner, make suggestions for labor progress, and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for your comfort. Before Birth: I will meet with you and your partner before labor to become acquainted with you; discuss your priorities and any fears or concerns; present evidence-based information on the risks and benefits of common interventions and procedures used during childbirth; discuss your birth plan; and how we might work best together. I will also inform you of times when I am unavailable for labor support. There are two prenatal visits (1 hour each) included in my flat fee of $800. We will schedule our second prenatal visit for around 32 weeks gestation to go over stages of labor/labor prep. We will remain in touch by telephone, texting, and/or e-mail communication during business hours (9am - 5pm) for non-emergencies and support throughout your pregnancy. I will be sure to get back to you at my earliest convenience. I will be on call 24/7, starting two weeks before the due date and ending when the baby is born. Starting when I arrive, 12 hours of in-person support is provided for the fee agreed upon in this contract. Each additional hour of in-person support will be an additional $25. During Labor: I ask that you call me when you think you are in labor, even if you do not yet need me. This gives me time to clear my calendar for the next 24 hours. I can answer questions and make suggestions over the phone, and we can decide if I should come to you then or wait for further change. I can meet you at your home or your planned place of birth. I usually need approximately one hour to get to you from the time you ask me to come. Once you call me and let me know you’d like me to begin supporting you, I will make every effort to be there within one (1) hour. Except for extraordinary circumstances, I will remain with you throughout your labor and birth. After Birth: Circumstances permitting, I will remain with you for two to three hours after the birth. I am available to answer questions about the birth or your baby, and I will schedule a postpartum meeting within a few days of the birth to visit you and the baby, review the birth, talk over breastfeeding and baby care and get feedback from you about my role. With birth clients, one postpartum visit is included in the flat fee However, should you need more support postpartum, we can discuss what that may look like for you/your family and go over my hours/rate.

I offer postpartum support in four hour increments for $150. I can come and assist you for four hours straight, or we can split those hours up over the course of time to suit your needs best. Once the four hours of support are used, we can schedule more if desired! As a postpartum doula I can: - Provide evidence-based information, resources, and support on a variety of topics. - Offer breastfeeding support - Assist with light housework - Help with emotional and physical recovery after birth - Run errands - Assist with newborn care such as diapering, feeding, bathing, and comfort. - Light meal preparation. - Sibling care/bonding. - Referrals to local resources such as parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support, and support groups.