Don’t Worry About a Thing! will help you gather information, tune into your inner knowing, and then take action to create the best birth and postpartum possible FOR YOU.
This is THE service that our attendance at a combined 300+ births has shown us will set you up for a happy and restful transition to parenthood.
Of course this includes continuous labour support, suggestions on comfort measures for pain coping, gentle nurturing and encouragement, and assistance in navigating the gestational services system.
Don’t Worry About a Thing! ALSO includes:
two prenatal meetings FULL of tips and strategies to prepare for birth and postpartum PLUS lots of time to build connection and trust with your doula
three postpartum support visits with all the hands on support you could wish for once baby’s here (read: NO, YOU’LL NOT BE UNSUPPORTED ONCE YOU’VE GIVEN BIRTH)
on call coverage from the second you hire us
unlimited phone and email support
access to our extensive lending library, help finding evidence-based information and resources, and special discounts from our Community Partners (read: save all the dollars!)
admission to our monthly Postpartum Circle with other new parents and their littles
seamless, worry free backup doula support in the rare instances it’s needed
YES, it’s basically magic.
Add private prenatal classes
Just need support after baby?
"The hours of support and prep leading up to the actual home birth were exactly what I hoped for and knew we needed. We kept Jesse in the loop in the three-ish days of prodromal labour leading up to our birth and her support over text and phone were great for reassuring us along the way. When she arrived, she was like super woman balancing supporting John and I physically through contractions, helping set up the birth pool, ensuring John ate some food (which I was happy to steal a bite of haha) and even helped coach my mom through some of my physical support. Jesse being immediately available was such a beacon of light in my mind."
- Julia
"During labour, Soleil was always present, always supportive, always attentive, always encouraging. Everything we learned in our birth prep class and we of course forgot, Soleil was there to remind us. She also had great tips to help us prepare to welcome our baby home more smoothly. Lastly, the encouraging phone calls and texts postpartum, when breastfeeding and fussiness was the hardest, offering tips and words of encouragement kept me going!"
- Leanna
"My biggest fear about hiring a doula was that my doula would miss my birth - she did end up being away and Jena stepped in as my backup. She was lovely and I felt supported with her. So my fear came true, but it was okay!! When I was two weeks overdue and freaking out, Jena was such a help with all her text and phone support. I was a mess and so thankful I had her in my life at that time to help me navigate my feelings and fears about induction."
- Carly
When you fill in your inquiry form, we’ll let you know which of our doulas are available for your birth and postpartum. You get to choose who you’ll interview with! It can be any or all of the doulas available. You’re the boss!
(Of course, you’re always welcome to request a specific doula by name too)
Hi! I’m Jesse. I’ve always loved babies. At family gatherings you would usually find me snuggling the newborns and entertaining the other kiddos.
It wasn’t until I gave birth in 2015 that something shifted. I realized that yes, I loved all things birth and I considered myself a certified birth nerd, but there was something missing…MORE>>
Hi! I’m Jena, and my pronouns are she/her. I am a mom to two wild and wonderful kiddos. In my spare time, you can find me crafting (usually crochet and cross stitch), baking, attending to my rapidly growing house plant collection, and playing Dungeons & Dragons!…MORE>>
Hi! I’m Soleil, a busy mom of two energetic and creative young boys. When I’m not painting rocks or flying down zip lines in my backyard, I love eating sushi and enjoying time with my husband, family, and friends…MORE>>
Hello! I’m Kim and a mom to three amazing adults and to my sweet ride-or-die dog, Moo.
I stayed home raising my family while dabbling in various DIY sewing and craft side hustles to keep my sanity and help out financially. As my kiddos entered elementary, I found myself in a role as an educational assistant for students with special needs. Talk about rewarding! MORE>>
Why do I need a doula?
The difference between having a doula vs not having a doula for your birth is like the difference between hiring a local guide when you travel vs not hiring a local guide.
Sure, you’ll be in Paris and it will be amazing, but wouldn’t it be even better to have someone to show you the best pâtisseries, teach you how to “faire la bise”, and help you translate what the server is asking you?
One is good, the other is more exhilarating, more enduring, and more fun (only, when it comes to babies, it means ease of birth and deep support through what is often a tough transition).
It’s a big investment.
It’s true, doula services are an investment. Considering the peace of mind and support that doulas bring during a time that is, for many folks, full of unknowns and uncertainty (more when you’re in the midst of a global pandemic!), it’s well worth it for the unlimited access to knowledgeable and skilled support you get in return.
You're investing in us to hold space for your transformation.
Of course we'll show up and take care of you and feed you ice chips and wipe your brow and help you through contractions. That's actually just a small part of what we do.
Really, we’re completely and totally committed to your emotional care for the duration of your labor and postpartum. You'll likely be stressed and struggling at some point, as labor and postpartum will almost always provide unexpected hurdles to overcome.
We've been through this hundreds of times. Rest in that knowledge. We'll be there, with you, prioritizing and advocating for the plans we've made together, long before you have a single contraction.
We'll use every resource at our disposal to take care of you.
If cost is a concern:
check with your third party insurance - many cover doula services.
we also offer our Give A Little Love program where friends and family can donate towards your doula fund.
and we’re happy to discuss extended payment plans.
What happens if hospital support person policy changes unexpectedly?
We are fully committed to being available to you for the entirety of your birth - if that means supporting virtually via phone, text, or video chat, we’ll be there. You can count on us.
If I have a midwife, do I need a doula too?
The short answer is YES!
The longer answer is that while some of what midwives and doulas offer their clients overlap, each of us plays a distinct role during and after labour.
Midwives have the training and experience to care for the clinical aspects of your birth and postpartum. While they offer emotional support as well, they aren’t able to give you their undivided attention for every single contraction. Also, midwives usually don’t join you until you’re in active labour but in our experience, many of our clients want and benefit from support sooner than that.
After your baby is born, midwives do do home visits to check on your recovery and to make sure that your baby is doing well. They aren’t able to help with household tasks, sibling care, or hands on support which is where your postpartum doula comes in handy. They take care of everything else so that all you have to do is rest and recover while you get to know your baby.
Wait, a postpartum doula will do my dishes and feed my other kids while I recover from birth? Is that what I just read? YUP (and postpartum doula care is already included in this package!)
How will you make sure my partner doesn’t feel left out?
The bottom line is that even if we wanted to (and we really, really don’t!), there is no way we could take the place of your partner. While we always come to love each of our clients at least a little bit, there is no one else who will be at your birth who can love you the way your partner can. And that alone is labour gold.
More love = more oxytocin and more oxytocin = labour progress.
But we don’t stop there – we spend time prenatally discussing with your partner how they feel they can best support you. We offer practical tools, labour etiquette tips, and context for what you’re experiencing so they can be the calm, grounded, loving support superstar you know they are.
After baby arrives, your postpartum doula will support your partner as much as they support you. They’ll offer tips on how to soothe baby, how to encourage you to rest, and help them take care of all the other household tasks that would normally be on your to-do list. This means your partner is less likely to be overwhelmed from the influx of responsibilities that come with a new baby and they can enjoy getting to know your new little one along with you.
Have questions?
info@fiveelementsbirth.com | 825-449-2429
