Flexible birth support package
(last update: 6. Dec 2022)
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, Berlin hospitals are allowing only one birth partner to accompany birthing person. In such cases, I am supporting you at home until labor is established and you can be transferred to the hospital.
Most Geburthäuser (birthing centers) are allowing two birth partners to be present, which means that doulas can enter the place and stay with you throughout the whole labor.
Home births have naturally no restrictions regarding birthing partners. Photographers, friends, children and pets are welcomed.
Price of my support packages start at 990 EUR
2-5 prenatal meetings
You can schedule them as you please from the moment we sign a contract until 38 week - by then we should be all set and ready for a big moment. It would be best if you can attend the meetings together.
Topics covered will be tailored to your needs, but you can choose from my prenatal classes.
On-call birth support from 37th week of your pregnancy until the birth
my calendar is booked for you - I do not travel anywhere, do not drink alcohol or switch my phone off you can call me in the middle of the night and I'm coming
Hand-on support during labor
continuous support through labor and birth without time restrictions until the baby is born and you are all settled with your new baby and want to enjoy some quiet getting-to know-each-other time
physical comfort measures during labor - counterpressure, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, supporting pelvis-opening positions
emotional and mental care - coaching breathing techniques, positive affirmations, helping with leading visualizations
patient advocacy - protecting your birth wishes and giving you space for informed consent or decline of consent for medical procedures or presence of unwanted people
creating your hospital room an environment that is oxytocin-friendly - low-lights setting, physically warm birth environment, your favorite playlist, scents, objects you might need (TENS device, acupressure combs)
supporting birth partner's role - releasing pressure, giving pauses and breaks to recuperate, suggesting positions, massages, actions that might be beneficial to the birth process
fluent German translations between you and the hospital staff if needed
1-3 postpartum visits
helping you process the birth emotionally and getting to settle into your postpartum self
"calming" your home environment - light arranging / cleaning works like dishes, vacuuming, laundry, changing sheets
cooking you a nutritious meal (to be discussed in advance)
sharing tips and info about newborn care - soothing methods, learning baby cues
lactation consultation (or formula feeding information) - trying out breastfeeding positions and set-ups, discussing breast care, pumping, milk storage tips
making sure that the paperwork and administrative tasks are on track and the documents will be sent in time
Additional on-call backup doula
in case of me not being able to reach the birth (only in case of a huge emergency, serious illness, etc.)
Access to my library
providing you access to my resources like birth library (physical books or Kindle lending service) as well as sharing all my recources: info-sheets, e-books and links and
Email, text, and phone support
whatever questions you have, I am there for you - without limits
I’m here to answer any questions you may still have. Contact me for more details.