Olympia Doula Care Services are tailored to each family, and can include:
Before baby arrives:
- Help developing a postpartum plan, household organization, packing for trip to the hospital or household preparation for home birth, antepartum support for mothers on bed-rest
After baby arrives:
- Mother’s physical support (food, hydration, rest, comfort)
- Emotional support & companionship, including processing birth/adoption story
- Breastfeeding coaching
- Infant care education (diapering, feeding, bathing, swaddling, sleep, etc.)
- Meal & snack preparation
- Errands & attending medical appointments
- Light housekeeping (dishes, laundry, bottle washing, etc.)
- Household organization
- Sibling care (in-home or while attending medical appts)
- Bedtime routines (especially helpful when siblings are present)
- Community resources and referrals
- Specialized support for postpartum mood disorders
- Practical assistance with multiples
- Phone and email support
Service in Times of Loss: I provide compassionate services for families experiencing losses from miscarriage, pregnancy termination, adoption, stillbirth or newborn loss.
My services are non-medical, non-clinical and non-therapeutic.
Regular rates:
Flat rate: $25/hr. 2 hour minimum visit (outside Thurston County, 3 hour minimum)
12-hour package: $23/hr. One 2 hour prenatal visit and up to 3 postpartum visits (8% savings)
20-hour package: $22/hr. One 2 hour prenatal visit and up to 6 postpartum visits (12% savings)
40-hour package: $20/hr. One 2 hour prenatal visit and up to 12 postpartum visits (20% savings)
Military families (active duty), adoptive parents (birth mothers, too), families with special/medical needs (including premies/NICU): $18 flat rate, always negotiable.
Add Hours & Keep the Savings: If you purchase a package and then want to add on extra hours, the package discount will apply to your hourly rates!
Free Consultation: I offer a free, in-home or by-phone consultation so we can get to know each other and you can decide if I’m a good match for your family.
Ability to Pay: Please talk to me if financial concerns prohibit you from considering postpartum care. I’m happy to arrange payment plans and will provide rate adjustments for low income families. I will selectively consider barters for services or goods (home contractor, electrician, carpentry, plumbing, landscaping, vacation home rental, CSA subscription, etc.).
Gift Certificates: I offer gift certificates, so be sure to include me in your baby shower wish list! Doula care is a great gift from a group of co-workers, far-away loved ones, and for the time when dad/partner has to return to work.
When to Contact Me: Anytime! Although families typically interview & hire their postpartum doula before their due date, I can be available on short notice. So please don’t hesitate to call if you need support!
Contact: Please contact me at olydoula@gmail.com or 360.970.3677. I’m happy to provide personal and professional references upon request.
Thank you!
