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.
Service Packages
Birth Services Package 1
Cost: $3300-3800 (see rates section for sliding scale survey)
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Initial consultation
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1, 1-hour Intake review and Co-creation of our content plan
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2, 2-hour prenatal sessions at your home, covering topics ranging from nonmedical comfort measures to partner preparation
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On-call birth support
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1 postpartum check-in at your home
What our work might look like.
Includes:
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Unlimited phone, text and email support
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TENS unit rental
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Birth ball for your home
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iPhone Birth Photography
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Guaranteed birth support, introduction to backup Doula if desired
Birth Services Package 2
For qualifying insured clients only (see Insurance & Fee information below)
Process:
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Initial consultation
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Up to 8, 1-hour prenatal visits (1-2 visits will be held in person)
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In-person birth support
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2, 3-hour postpartum visits (1 visit held in person)
Includes:
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Unlimited phone, text and email support
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TENS unit rental
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iPhone Birth Photography
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Guaranteed birth support, introduction to backup Doula if desired
Prenatal & Postpartum Education and Support (without Birth)
For qualifying insured clients only (see rates section below for accepted insurances)
Process:
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Initial consultation
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Up to 8, 1-hour prenatal visits (1-2 visits will be held in person)
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2, 3-hour postpartum visits (1 visit held in person)
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Option for additional 9, 1-hour postpartum visits for ongoing support
Includes:
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Unlimited phone, text and email support
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TENS unit rental
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iPhone Birth Photography
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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
Insurance and Fees:
For clients paying out of pocket, I use a sliding scale pricing model (ranging from $3300 to $3800) based on the Green Bottle Financial Privilege Method. Find your out-of-pocket rate here.
For insurance clients: please review my insurance and fee policy here.
I am directly contracted to provide Doula services for the following managed care plans:
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Kaiser Northern California
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Health Net
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Alameda Alliance
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Contra Costa Health Plan
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San Francisco Health Plan
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Partnership Health Plan
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Anthem Medical
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CalViva Medical
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Medicaid California
I have provided superbills for the following other benefits plans:
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Carrot
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Progyny
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Maven
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Anthem
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BCBS
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United Healthcare
Please call your managed care plan directly to check your benefits or reimbursement rate for Birth Doula services.
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
Example Birth Process
Prenatal:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Hands on comfort measures
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Facilitation of decision-making, sounding board based on your discussed goals and preferences
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Communciation and advocacy with your medical team
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Nonmedical suggestions for trouble-shooting common birth hurdles
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"On-call birth nerd" to provide evidence-based information on the events of your birth
Postpartum:
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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).
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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.