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| F.A.Q. |
| F.A.Q. |
| Copyright 2010 by Peachy Keen Birth Services - All Rights Reserved Mandi@PeachyKeenBirth.com * (909) 609-7558 134 N. 2nd Ave. Ste. C, Upland, CA 91786 PO Box 1162, Upland, CA 91785-1162 |
To submit a question, please contact me at Mandi@PeachyKeenBirth.com
or use my contact form.
What is a Doula?
As a labor support professional (also known as a Doula) I accompany a
woman in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience for
her and her partner. I assist couples in obtaining their best birth by
providing mental and emotional support, physical comfort, and (if it
becomes necessary) assistance in communication with the medical staff to
make sure they have the information that they need to make informed
decisions.
Why should I consider having a Doula?
I think DONA.org explains it beautifully...
"Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth
* tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications
* reduces negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience
* reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum
extraction and cesareans
* reduces the mother’s request for pain medication and/or epidurals"
As a Doula, what services do you offer? What tasks do you NOT
perform?
On my Doula Services page, you will find an outline of what services I
provide as a Doula, and also important information about what a Doula
does NOT do.
Does a Doula make the birth partner feel less important or less
involved during the birth?
Not at all! Quite the opposite! A Doula does not interfere with the birth
partner's role in any way. By providing additional comfort and support
(and, quite frankly, another set of hands!) a Doula can help the birth
partner to feel at ease.
What kind of training do you have?
I am a Bradley Certified Childbirth educator teaching a class focused on
natural childbirth. I'm also a trained and certified birth doula through DONA
International. I'm a trained Placenta Encapsulation Specialist through PBi,
and I'm currently finishing up the certification process. You can also learn
more about my experience and training on my about me page.
What are your payment terms? What types of payments do you
accept?
My doula fee is dependent on various factors (such as your location, and
the location of your birth place, etc.). In an effort to ensure that you will
have my undivided attention during your birth, I will only book two clients
per calendar month, and each client’s EDD will be at least 10 days apart
from all other clients’ EDDs. In order to reserve a spot, I require a 50%
non-refundable deposit. The remaining 50% of my fee is due no less than
30 days before your EDD. As payment for both the deposit and balance, I
accept cash, check, PayPal, and all major credit cards. For details of the
many payments options I offer, check out my payments page.
The fee for my childbirth classes is $295 per couple. Each class is limited
to 5 couples. There is a deposit of $50 to hold your spot, with the
remaining $245 due at the first class.
or use my contact form.
What is a Doula?
As a labor support professional (also known as a Doula) I accompany a
woman in labor to help ensure a safe and satisfying birth experience for
her and her partner. I assist couples in obtaining their best birth by
providing mental and emotional support, physical comfort, and (if it
becomes necessary) assistance in communication with the medical staff to
make sure they have the information that they need to make informed
decisions.
Why should I consider having a Doula?
I think DONA.org explains it beautifully...
"Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth
* tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications
* reduces negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience
* reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum
extraction and cesareans
* reduces the mother’s request for pain medication and/or epidurals"
As a Doula, what services do you offer? What tasks do you NOT
perform?
On my Doula Services page, you will find an outline of what services I
provide as a Doula, and also important information about what a Doula
does NOT do.
Does a Doula make the birth partner feel less important or less
involved during the birth?
Not at all! Quite the opposite! A Doula does not interfere with the birth
partner's role in any way. By providing additional comfort and support
(and, quite frankly, another set of hands!) a Doula can help the birth
partner to feel at ease.
What kind of training do you have?
I am a Bradley Certified Childbirth educator teaching a class focused on
natural childbirth. I'm also a trained and certified birth doula through DONA
International. I'm a trained Placenta Encapsulation Specialist through PBi,
and I'm currently finishing up the certification process. You can also learn
more about my experience and training on my about me page.
What are your payment terms? What types of payments do you
accept?
My doula fee is dependent on various factors (such as your location, and
the location of your birth place, etc.). In an effort to ensure that you will
have my undivided attention during your birth, I will only book two clients
per calendar month, and each client’s EDD will be at least 10 days apart
from all other clients’ EDDs. In order to reserve a spot, I require a 50%
non-refundable deposit. The remaining 50% of my fee is due no less than
30 days before your EDD. As payment for both the deposit and balance, I
accept cash, check, PayPal, and all major credit cards. For details of the
many payments options I offer, check out my payments page.
The fee for my childbirth classes is $295 per couple. Each class is limited
to 5 couples. There is a deposit of $50 to hold your spot, with the
remaining $245 due at the first class.
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