Hello!
I am a student midwife/ doula in the Richmond area offering my services to childbearing families in the area.
I am a Christian, and wholeheartedly support natural Childbirth, VBAC,homebirths and water births. Fees are changable, distance, and your desires are factors, however fees range from $400 - $550.

You can contact me at:
[email="heartofadoula@gmail.com"]heartofadoula@gmail.com[/email]
804-363-7422
Or see my website at: www.heartofadoula.webs.com

Below is a list of my services.

Prenatal Meetings
~ At least 2 prenatal meetings
~First consultation meeting to review services and contract, with no obligation
~Second meeting, once contracted, to learn more about each other and how to uniquely serve you.~Support for your desired birth experience
~Provide information & resources specific to your pregnancy and birth goals
~Birth Plan consultation
24 Hour On-Call Availability
~From your 38th week to delivery
~Available by phone during the day and by e-mail for routine questions
~Call any time 24 hours a day when you think you are in labor
~Available at any hour to meet you once you are in labor and need me
Support Throughout Labor and Birth
~Provide support in early labor, in the setting of your choosing (home, birth center, hospital, etc.)
~for activities or positions to help labor progress
~Help to decide when to go to the hospital/birth center
~Help with breathing and relaxation techniques
~Massage and acupressure for relaxation
~Suggest labor positions and comfort measures
~Lots of encouragement and reassurance
~Support for the woman's partner
~Encourage nutrition and fluids in early labor (for both you and your partner)
~Help for partner to be of best support to birthing mother
~Help the environment be one in which the woman feels secure and confident
~Provide information or explanation of medical and birth options during labor
~Work cooperatively with the health care team
~Take pictures or videos if desired, on my digital or your camera(s)
~Assist with establishing initial breastfeeding
Postpartum Visit
It is the mother's choice whether to have this visit or not.
* I do offer my services free of charge and/or greatly reduced rates for special circumstances.



God Bless!
~Kate