Labor & Birth Support
Doulas provide emotional, educational, and physical non-medical support.
Physically, I offer help coping with the discomforts of labor like massage/light touch, counter pressure & hip squeezes, help with utilizing a birth ball, hydrotherapy, aromatherapy, birthing positions, and more. I highlight the personal details of your birthing process and tailor support to your unique needs.
Educationally, I offer access to unbiased, evidence-based information regarding the topics important to you. I offer framework to help you make decisions. I make sure you know all of your options.
I also offer support for partners.
Emotionally, I hold respect for the sacred process of birth. I also pride myself on also being a fierce advocate for every client. Empowering you & working alongside you so that you have the best outcome and experience possible is my ultimate goal.
What’s Included?
2-3 prenatal visits each 1-2 hours. If desired, the first visit is a detailed birth planning session that could last up to 3 hours, and the rest we go over education & practice what’s needed before your OB appointments & labor
Phone/text support from the moment you hire me
On-call availability for your birth starting at 36 weeks on,
Helping you settle in the first 1-2 hours after birth,
1-2 in-home postpartum visits providing support to the new family however that may look for you, such as light cooking, laundry, cleaning, newborn care so you may shower or sleep, tasks you wish to accomplish, spending time with siblings and pets to give you bonding time with your baby, but also checking in on your health and wellness, offering resources for any needs, etc.
What Does It Cost?
$1400 is my full fee for self pay. A non-refundable deposit of 30% of the fee is required to start services and book your spot on my calendar.
Self-pay, Payment Plans, Sliding Fee/Reduced Cost (please ask for more info), & Insurance Coverage options available. HSA/FSA funds accepted & superbills provided when requested for insurance reimbursement.
All Kansas Medicaid plans accepted: Healthy Blue, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Sunflower Health Plan. I am working on accepting MO Medicaid plans & United Healthcare private/employer plans.
Payment Methods & Coverage Options Accepted:
Currently accepting KS Medicaid clients - United Healthcare Community Plan, Sunflower Health Plan, Healthy Blue
• Please note: 3% added fee for any digital payment due to card processing/business fees from payment processor I use
1) Payment invoicing through Square, most debit/credit cards are accepted, Options to “pay in 4” with “Afterpay” through Square also available.
3) Paypal goods & services
4) Cash & Check (check must clear before booking is final)
5) HSA/FSA cards
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Client-Centered
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Evidence-Based ✳︎ Unbiased ✳︎ Compassionate ✳︎ Client-Centered ✳︎
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“You helped me achieve the VBAC of my dreams!! We are so thankful for you. I’d choose you for every future birth as well.”"My labor and delivery was literally a dream come true and was so perfect and my husband agrees it was 100% thanks to the education we received as well as the support and advocacy received from Laura. I likely would have had a different experience if Laura had not been there and will absolutely be reaching out to her for availability if we decide to have another child.
Long story short, Laura is so passionate about birth work and went above and beyond from our first meetings through postpartum and if you are debating on if a doula is worth it , please don’t hesitate to reach out to Laura because I promise you won’t regret it."“I 100% recommend Laura if you're looking for doula and post partum services! I had an amazing laboring experience because of all the ways she has supported me throughout pregnancy until I had my little one and even during post partum as well. We had multiple meetings during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy where Laura explained what her job would be as a doula. She gave me multiple resources during these meetings and over text to make sure I could be as well informed on all of my choices during labor as possible. Laura helped my husband and me with learning different labor positions and breathing techniques to help make my laboring as comfortable as possible. The day I went into labor Laura dropped everything to come and make sure I was okay and comfortable. She was extremely helpful and supportive to both my husband and myself throughout the entire process and there's no way we could have gotten through it as smoothly as we did without her! Laura also has multiple different options with payment if cost is an issue. So don't hesitate and call her if you and your family think you need the extra support!”Get In Touch
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