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Bereavement Doula

What is a Bereavement Doula?

A bereavement doula is a trained and experienced companion who provides the family emotional and physical support as they navigate infertility, the loss of a pregnancy, the loss of a young child, or a subsequent pregnancy after loss. A bereavement doula can provide support before, during, and after a miscarriage, stillbirth, or the birth of a baby who is not expected to live. It is also important for pregnant individuals who have previously experienced a loss to have their grief witnessed and held.

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​What to Expect:

  • Emotional Support:

    • Active listening, validation, non-judgement​

    • Bare witness to and hold space for your grief

    • Regular check-ins

  • Physical Support: 

    • Physical support to promote relaxation, relieve tension, and manage discomfort

    • Navigate physical changes in the body

    • Daily tasks/chores, arranging community support

    • Labor and delivery doula services

    • Appointment and procedure attendance 

  • Practical Assistance: 

    • A grounding, nurturing presence and an extra set of hands

    • ​Communication with and referrals to community resources​

    • Empower self advocacy 

    • Point of contact for loved ones

    • Information about what to expect from the process​

  • Guidance Through Grief:

    • Ongoing support, communication, and consultation for the nuclear family 

    • Coping strategies and guidance​

    • Hold space for and facilitate vigil

    • Assist in the development of ritual

    • Eulogy writing

    • Meaningful celebration of existence 

 

Prices and Packaging

The price of Expectant Loss Doula Services are on a sliding scale. If you are expecting a loss, please do not hesitate to reach out to me for support. I will do my very best to provide you with my services and resources at low to no cost.

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The Intentional Birth Package is $1,500.

This is our standard rate for birth doula services. If you are looking for a birth doula who can provide compassionate support throughout your pregnancy, delivery, birth, and postpartum periods, and you have experienced a previous loss, we can customize this package to meet your specific needs.

*This package saves you $100!*

Fees can be split into payments and are to be paid in full by 36 weeks.

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Stand Alone Bereavement Doula Services are $240.

Bereavement support can be offered separate from birth doula services.  This service is for anyone who already has or does not want a birth doula, but would like the support of a bereavement doula to help them process the previous loss of a beloved child. This Bereavement Doula Package includes up to eight hours of 1:1 bereavement support.

*This package saves you $80!*

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Please visit the Contact page to inquire about reduced rate options.​

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