Beth Lawrence
Birth & Postpartum
Doula Services
Doula Services
What is a Doula?
The word ‘doula’ comes from the ancient Greek meaning: “a woman who serves”, and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the client before, during, and after birth and during the postpartum period.
Evidence for continuous support during childbirth
39% Decrease in risk of cesarean
40 minutes shorter labour
15% Increase in likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth
38% decrease in the baby's risk of a low 5 minute APGAR score
10% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
31% decrease in risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience
Each family is unique and I am here to guide and support you and your partner with personal, experienced, and attentive support.
Here is what you can expect as a standard
in my Basic Doula services:
in my Basic Doula services:
PRENATAL SUPPORT
Complimentary First Meeting to see if we are a good match
Two Prenatal Visits to discuss needs and prepare you for labor, birth, and a newborn
Unlimited Contact Until Delivery for Support & Advice throughout pregnancy, suggestions for comfort.
On-call 24/7 for delivery.
Assistance with Birth Plans that will cover any scenario
Breastfeeding Preparation Information & support
LABOR SUPPORT
On-site Support Throughout Labor, birth, and 1-2 hours immediate postpartum, as required
Labor & Birth Positioning Suggestions for comfort & labor progress
Comforting Touch & Pain Relief
Alternative pain relief measures during labor, including aromatherapy
Photographs & Video of labor, birth, and/or new baby, as circumstances allow
Birth Ball Available for use during labor
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Breastfeeding Assistance if needed
Two follow-up visits at home with weekly text support, more visits negotiable
Written Record of the entire labor & birth
Assistance at Home with newborn care, other children/pets
One Prepared Meal or more, as negotiated
Unlimited Contact up to three months post-delivery: text/email
After the birth of my first child via an unplanned homebirth, and the subsequent births of my next four babies, I fell passionately in love with all things birth-related.
As a mother five times over, I have a wealth of experience and a calm, compassionate spirit to share. As a certifying Birth & Postpartum Doula, I believe everyone deserves continuous care to support them in one of the most intimate moments of their lives.
Giving birth should be your greatest achievement, not your greatest fear. I can’t wait to help mothers achieve the birth they desire, feel empowered, heard and respected.
Let me help you find the joy in birth!
A registered member of
the Aboriginal Doula Grant Program
the Aboriginal Doula Grant Program
An active registered member of
the Doula Association of BC
the Doula Association of BC
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Base Package
$1200
$1200
PRENATAL SUPPORT
Complimentary First Meeting
Two Prenatal Visits
Unlimited Contact Until Delivery for Support & Advice
Assistance with Birth Plans
Breastfeeding Preparation
LABOR SUPPORT
On-site Support Throughout
Labor & Birth Positioning Suggestions
Massage & Pain Relief
Photographs & Video
Birth Ball Available
POSTPARTUM SUPPORT
Breastfeeding Assistance
Two Follow-up Visits
Written Record
Assistance at Home
One Prepared Meal
Unlimited Contact
Extra Daytime Postpartum
$25/hr
$25/hr
Extra Overnight Postpartum
$30/hr
$30/hr
Extra Meals
$25/Meal
$25/Meal