Sibling Doula Support

Sibling Doula Package $1,300.00
The sibling doula package is for parents who are looking to get their other children ready for a sibling and looking for someone to accompany their children during a birth. If you're worried your child(ren) won't adjust well to having a new sibling, a sibling doula is a great option! A sibling doula can help you and your family create a plan to prepare your child for their new sibling. Some things that can be discussed to help prepare your child include, talking about birth in a way your child (depending on their age) can understand, watching birth videos, incorporating family conversations around what may happen during birth, act as a companion to the child during birth, how to be gentle when baby comes, etc. This package is intended for parents who are planning on incorporating their older children in their birth experience. This package typically includes 4, 60 minute long prenatal meetings, continues online support through phone or text, being on call from 38 weeks to 42 weeks, and childcare for up to 20 hours during the time of birth or immediate postpartum. (Additional time past 20 hours will result in an additional fee.) As well as one postpartum visit.
Prenatal Meetings Include :
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Making a plan together to help prepare your child for the birth
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Watching birth videos
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Explaining the process of childbirth in a kid friendly manner
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Practicing how to be gentle with baby
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Discussing plans for birth and childcare options
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Preparing your other children to understand that the new baby will need a lot of attention
Support During Labor :
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On call from 38 weeks to 42 weeks (or until birth)
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Caretaker of other children during birth
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Acting as a companion/guide to other children during birth
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Supporting other children in whatever way they, or parents need.
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Photography on your device if desired
Postpartum Visit:
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Checking in about transition
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Reflecting on birth experience for everyone, parents and children included.