What is a doula?

A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to their client before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible.

"If a doula were a drug it would be unethical not to use it.

John H. Kennell

About Kari

Hi there! My name is Kari. I am a married mama of two living in the Treasure Valley. I became a doula because I know how important it is to have a positive birth experience, especially after I was unable to reach the goals I had for both of my deliveries. It is my belief that women are not provided adequate information, resources, and alternatives to traditional maternal care in order to make the best educated decision for themselves and their baby. Pregnancy and childbirth are not “one size fits all” and it is my goal to help as many women as I can experience the true blessing that is bringing another human into this world.

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Packages & Services

Package One

Standard Vaginal Birth

• Two prenatal sessions, 1-2 hours ea.

• Access to educational, evidence-based information - pre/postnatal

• Unlimited email, call, & text during pregnancy

• Assistance in creating a birth plan

• Constant on-call support beginning at 38 weeks

• Continuous labor support up to 2 hours post delivery

• Back-up doula services provided

• Non-professional photos during labor/delivery on client phone (if desired)

• Basic lactation support & resources

• One postnatal in-home visit* (within 3 weeks post delivery)

• Natural, non-toxic postpartum essentials courtesy of Boise Tonic Co.

• Unlimited email, call, & text up to 6 weeks postpartum

Planned Cesarean

• One prenatal session to discuss any concerns about the C-section

• Unlimited email, call, & text during pregnancy

• Access to educational, evidence-based information - pre/postnatal

• Support throughout C-section beginning upon admittance through approximately 2 hours post-op *support in operating room may or may not be allowed depending on location policy

• Back-up doula services provided

• Assistance with breastfeeding and recovery up to two hours following birth

• Non-professional post-op photos on clients phone (if desired)

• C-section care guidance

• Minimum one postpartum follow up visit

• Unlimited postpartum mental health check-ins (email, call, & text)

• C-section recovery essentials

Package Two

*If your vaginal birth turns into an unplanned cesarean an additional 2 postpartum visits will be included

$625

Virtual Care

• Two virtual prenatal sessions, 1-2 hours long

• Unlimited email, call, & text during pregnancy

• Assistance in creating birth plan (vaginal or c-section)

• Access to educational, evidence-based information - pre/postnatal

• Continuous support throughout the duration of labor up to 2 hours post delivery

• One virtual post-natal visit if desired (within 3 weeks post delivery)

• Unlimited email, call, & text up to 6 weeks postpartum

Package Three

$550

• Prenatal session $50 ea

• Accompaniment to prenatal appointments $35 ea.

• Additional postnatal visits $50 ea.

• Assistance in creating birth plan $25

A la carte

*A $150 non-refundable retainer fee is required to secure your spot on my birth calendar*

A la carte services may be in addition to a package or stand alone services.

All packages include a FREE in-person or virtual consultation to discuss your birth needs and desires and how I may be able to help you.

$875

Get in touch

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