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Process
& Pricing

Birth Support Philosophy

My work with each family is unique. I customize my process based on communication and learning styles, requested information, trauma history, diagnoses, values and birth vision. It is my process as a doula to guide the birth team through a process of reflecting on their values, learning about the physiology of birth and tools for coping, and establishing preferences that will enable them a prideful experience. ​Holistic care of you makes for a profound birth experience, regardless of medical outcome.

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Service Packages

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Birth Services Package 1

Cost: $3000-3400 (see rates section for sliding scale survey)

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​Process: 

  1. Initial consultation

  2. ​1, 1-hour Intake review and Co-creation of our content plan

  3. 2, 2-hour prenatal sessions at your home, covering topics ranging from nonmedical comfort measures to partner preparation

  4. On-call birth support

  5. 1 postpartum check-in at your home

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What our work might look like.

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Includes:

  1. ​Unlimited phone, text and email support

  2. TENS unit rental

  3. Birth ball for your home

  4. ​iPhone Birth Photography

  5. Guaranteed birth support, introduction to backup Doula if desired

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Birth Services Package 2

For qualifying insured clients only (see rates section below for accepted insurances)​

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​Process: 

  1. Initial consultation

  2. Up to 8, 1-hour prenatal visits (1-2 visits will be held in person)

  3. In-person birth support​

  4. 2, 3-hour postpartum visits (1 visit held in person)

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Includes:

  1. ​Unlimited phone, text and email support

  2. TENS unit rental

  3. ​iPhone Birth Photography

  4. Guaranteed birth support, introduction to backup Doula if desired

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Free Prenatal & Postpartum Education and Support

For qualifying insured clients only (see rates section below for accepted insurances)​

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​Process: 

  1. Initial consultation

  2. Up to 8, 1-hour prenatal visits (1-2 visits will be held in person)

  3. 2, 3-hour postpartum visits (1 visit held in person)

  4. Option for additional 9, 1-hour postpartum visits for ongoing support

 

Includes:

  1. ​Unlimited phone, text and email support

  2. TENS unit rental

  3. ​iPhone Birth Photography

  4. Guaranteed birth support, introduction to backup Doula if desired

Working with Morgan was the best decision my husband and I made during my pregnancy! Besides her being incredibly knowledgeable, completely non-judgmental, and guiding us through any and all moments of uncertainly, she also took the time to get to know us as a couple to figure out how our dynamic would work in creating the most successful labor possible.
 

- Joanna

Rates:

I use a sliding scale pricing model (ranging from $3000 to $3400) based on the Green Bottle Financial Privilege Method. Find your rate here.

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  • INSURANCE: Currently accepting Kaiser insurance, Health Net, Alameda Alliance, and San Francisco Health Plan. With some plans, I ask for supplemental fees to support uncovered services.

  • BENEFITS PROGRAMS:  Approved provider for private benefits programs Carrot, Maven, and Progyny.

  • OTHER: I can accept funds through HSA/FSA accounts, with the ability to provide superbills.

My wheelhouse

I incorporate the following information into our work together.

Childbirth 101

Evidence on Interventions

Co-creation of Birth Preferences for Hospital, Birth Center or Homebirth

Pain & Comfort Measures

Spinning Babies movement for optimal fetal positioning and coping

Partner Prep

Induction & Cesarean Prep

Language & Affirmation in Birth

Perineal and Pelvic Floor Prep

TENS Unit & Rebozo

Hospital Birth: Navigating Policy and Power

Newborn Procedures & Circumcision

Postpartum Planning

Introduction to Lactation

Community Resources & Ongoing Support

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Example Birth Process

Prenatal:​

  1. Intake and content design session: Follow-up on your intake forms, deeper understanding of you and what is important in preparing for birth. Collaboration on what topics will enable you to feel the most prepared. After this, I will compile and email a custom childbirth education plan. 

  2. In-Home Visit 1 Topics (example): Childbirth 101 (phases and decoding birth terms), evidence on medical interventions, value reflection and birth preference compilation. In this visit, we create the first draft of your birth preference sheet you will communicate with your team the day/night of your birth.

  3. In- Home Visit 2 Topics (example): Decision-making frameworks and how to navigate power and policy in your birth lcoation, perineal prep & reducing the risk of tearing 101, partner preparation, hands-on practice of comfort measures, communication and early labor plan (including guidance on when to go to the hospital, if applicable). 

 

In-person Birth Support:

  1. Hands on comfort measures​

  2. Facilitation of decision-making, sounding board based on your discussed goals and preferences

  3. Communciation and advocacy with your medical team

  4. Nonmedical suggestions for trouble-shooting common birth hurdles

  5. "On-call birth nerd" to provide evidence-based information on the events of your birth

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Postpartum:

  1. Immediate postpartum support after your birth: facilitation of golden hour, initial lactation support, help with first meal and guidance through immediate physical recovery. I commit to stay in case immediate recovery period is unstable (if birthing person or baby require additional medical support). 

  2. In-home visit: Anywhere from 1 week to 3 months postpartum, depending on what your needs are. Topics include trouble-shooting anything you are struggling with (lactation, sleep, routine-setting, leveraging external support people, transition back to work, etc.) and revisiting the memory of the birth. ​​

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