Raw Roots Doula Services LLC.
Birth Support Offerings
Providing customized and compassionate care through pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
Why We Doula What We Do
We know firsthand how transformative birth can be, and desire to assist you in creating your own positive and fulfilling birth experience.
Take your first step towards building the birth you desire, please review our birth support packages below.
What you can expect from birth with a Raw Roots Doula.
You are approaching your estimated due date and unsure whether it’s time to head to your birthing location, your doula reminds you to focus on relaxing and nourishing your body until your surges strengthen.
When the time is right, you confidently travel to your birth location and are met with your doula’s familiar face. She prepares the environment according to your birth plan, and gets the rest of your birth team excited for the rapidly approaching birthday.
Your doula offers you sips of water, and snacks to provide your body with the energy it needs to bring your baby earthside. She reminds you to stay present and surrender to each surge. She offers comfort and guidance to your partner as they take this journey with you.
When labor intensifies your doula eases discomfort with targeted touch and words of affirmation. She helps you to steady your breath and soften your jaw. She helps you through each surge as it comes.
Your doula reminds your partner to advocate for you and actively participate in discussions with your care team. When you feel overwhelmed she brings your thoughts back to meeting your beautiful baby. She supports you in changing positions to help your baby navigate your pelvis.
When your baby makes their arrival your doula captures the moment and holds space during your golden hour. She assists with breastfeeding when needed, and then sees herself out as you continue to bond with your precious arrival.
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Sprig Birth Package
Complimentary Consultation
2 Prenatal Preparation Visits
Birth Plan Review and Insight
Unlimited Text Support
Attendance at Your Birth
Golden Hour Post-Birth Support
Help Establishing Breastfeeding
Access to Resources and Referrals
1 Hour Postpartum Visit
Positive Memories to Last a Lifetime
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Sapling Birth Package
Complimentary Consultation
2 Prenatal Preparation Visits
Birth Plan Review and Insight
Unlimited Text Support
Attendance at Your Birth
Golden Hour Post-Birth Support
Help Establishing Breastfeeding
Access to Resources and Referrals
Positive Memories to Last a Lifetime
3 Hour Extended Postpartum Visit
Feeding Assessment to be Performed at your Postpartum Visit
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Rooted Birth Package
Complimentary Consultation
2 Prenatal Preparation Visits
Birth Plan Review and Insight
Unlimited Text Support
Attendance at Your Birth
Golden Hour Post-Birth Support
Help Establishing Breastfeeding
Access to Resources and Referrals
3 Hour Extended Postpartum Visit
Positive Memories to Last a Lifetime
Feeding Assessment to be Performed at your initial Postpartum Visit
10% Off Additional Postpartum Hours
8 hours of Postpartum Support to be Used Within the First 4 weeks Postpartum
Postpartum Care Basket
What is a Doula?
A doula is a knowledgeable professional who offers non-medical support and guidance to parents during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. Doulas provide continuous physical and emotional support during your labor, and have been shown to decrease the rate of cesarean, while increasing the likelihood of having a positive birth experience. Doulas support all types of birth, and encourage parents to advocate for themselves and their birth goals.
Check out The American Pregnancy Association’s article sharing some of the many benefits of having a doula on your birth team.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Prenatal visits are a great opportunity to get to know your doula better, and discuss any fears you have related to labor and birth. Your doula can also provide support with building a birth plan, and answer common labor, breastfeeding, and newborn care questions. We will discuss signs and stages of labor, as well as when to call your doula to request support. Our second prenatal visit involves ample time for hands on practice of support techniques as well as a tour of our 'doula bag' and tools available to you during your labor. We strongly urge partners to be present for these sessions when possible.
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Your doula will visit you in your home soon after the birth of your baby to debrief your birth experience, offer support with infant feeding, share any photos from your labor, and help with babywearing or basic newborn care if desired.
If you would like to extend your initial postpartum visit to 2-3 hours please let us know when purchasing your support package. An extended visit will allow time for your doula to assist with baby while you rest, shower, or enjoy time with your partner or other children; or your doula can focus on light housekeeping while you spend uninterrupted time with baby.
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Absolutely NOT! Doulas provide support to both you and you partner. Your doula will assist your partner in identifying the best support techniques to offer during each stage of labor, and provide both of you with reassurance during the labor process. Your doula will also be by your side to navigate any variations in your labor, and remind you to eat, drink, change positions, or empty your bladder. Support and guidance from your doula will allow your partner to remain more present with you.
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We strongly encourage all parents to take a childbirth education class regardless of whether they hire a doula.
Knowledge of the birth process and common interventions, as well as how to cope during each stage is crucial when preparing for a satisfying birth experience. When you enter your birth space equipped with knowledge you will better be able to participate in true informed decision making with your providers.
If you are interested in adding classes to your package, we offer a 10% discount to labor doula clients.