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As a doula, I believe in laying out all of your options and encouraging you to inform yourself in whatever ways would work best for you. I believe in staying current on information so that I can give my clients the best information available, and I do not believe in holding back on offering options, even if they seem unconventional. I am a strong believer in a woman's right and responsibility to make her own decisions in labor, and strongly encourage my clients to take classes, visit La Leche League meetings, and prepare emotionally for your best and worst case scenarios. I see myself as a map, showing you several diferent directions you might choose and shortcuts or roadblocks along the way. It is up to you to decide which route to take!

As a woman, I believe that birth is a natural, safe, sacred event that I was fortunate to experience. I believe it is a powerful event, one of the most, in a woman's life and changes her self perception and her relationships forever. A woman who has given birth does not look at the world the same way ever again, nor does she look at herself the same way, for better or for worse. You will never forget your birth - enter into it with the same intention, focus and determination that you did in planning your wedding, or other pivotal moments in your life.

I hope that you have a satisfying and transformative birth experience!

I service all of Kitsap Counties, and parts of Mason and Pierce, and King counties. I attend hospital, home and birth center births. I am open to attending local clients in Seattle hospitals (Swedish, etc.) with consideration to travel costs, etc. I do not attend unassisted births but can help you find a doula locally who does.

After you contact me and we set up a consultation appointment, I will send you a packet of information that is yours to keep whether or not you hire me. This allows you to review the information before we meet and formulate any questions you might have ahead of time.

If you decide to hire me, we will fill out the contract and 1/2 of the agreed upon fee (see "Rates" below) is due at that time. This holds your place on my calendar and covers my expenses. This portion of the fee is not refundable and holds your place on my calendar. The remainder of the fee is due by the 39 weeks visit.

We will meet several times during your third trimester to discuss several aspects of your upcoming labor, including but not limited to, fetal positioning, hydration, comfort measures, fears and expectations, and more. My goal is to help you feel prepared once we enter the labor room to make decisions about your care. I truly believe that if you do not know your options, you do not have any- my goal is to help you understand what options are available to you. You may elect to meet with me as many times as you like before the birth. You will also get a chance to meet the back up doula who would be called in if I were sick when you went into labor.

When you go into labor I will come as soon as you are ready for some support. I will remain with you during the entire labor and the immediate postpartum. I will take photos if you like, as well.

After the birth (days to weeks, depending on your needs) I will meet with you to give you postpartum resources, your photo CD and discuss the labor and birth with you, and get feedback on my role. We may meet once or several times depending on your needs.

When I go on call it means several things. When you are full term, you can be assured that if you go into labor, I will not be out of town and will be available to you. Because of the unpredictable nature of labor, I make a commitment to:

remain within close proximity to you
abstain from alcohol
keep and answer calls at all hours for emergencies
be prepared to leave any function at a moments notice
have child care established
have a full gas tank and access to a vehicle at all times
have a back up doula available to you in the event I am sick

My fees are based on a sliding scale, and I have had several clients ask me how the sliding scale works. My intention in using a sliding scale is to meet the needs of clients of all economic ranges; you decide what you can afford and what the services are worth to you, and we settle on a rate. It is not based on your income or living expenses - your financial situation is not my business!

I accept a sliding scale between $400 and $1000. I am also willing to work in trade. I really enjoy talking with my clients on an individual basis to find a financial arrangement that is mutually beneficial. I encourage you to interview doulas as if you have just won the lottery and are not limited by money; choose one with whom you have a connection and then work out the financial details from there.