Offering Comprehensive Doula Services in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia Area
DMV Birth and Wellness is currently offering reduced rate services to a limited group of expecting mothers in the DMV area. Please email us at info@DMVbirthandwellness.com to inquire about this offer.
No matter where you are in your journey, a Doula can help curate your birth and postpartum experience.
What is Doula?
A Doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to a mother and/or family before, during and shortly after childbirth.
With the overall goal to help aid families in achieving the healthiest, most satisfying experience possible, their purpose is not to replace doctors or nurses but to help families feel empowered to have a safe and memorable birthing experiences.
Most Doula-client relationships begin a few months before the baby is due. During this period, they develop a relationship in which the client feels free to asks the Doula questions, and express fears and concerns. The Doula and client then work together and both take active roles in creating a birth plan.
While Doulas may not provide any type of medical care, they are knowledgeable about many medical aspects of labor and delivery and help their clients gain a better understanding of the procedures and possible complications throughout pregnancy and/or delivery.
Maternity and Birth Services
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Labor and Delivery Services
Labor & Delivery services are aimed to guide you and your birth partner through what to expect from labor, delivery and into the postpartum period. We can assist in creating a birth plan that focuses on your key wishes. We will discuss possible outcomes and options. We will provide physical or virtual support during labor and delivery
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Postpartum Services
Aimed to help you heal and adjust from your birth experience. Typically this includes light housekeeping, help with lactation, and keeping space.
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Lactation Services
Stand alone lactation services aimed to facilitate a successful latching and nursing relationship.
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Prenatal Yoga Services
Physical or virtual yoga sessions that are designed to complement the growing needs of a pregnant body during all three trimesters. The focus is on restorative poses that keep you safe while practicing movement, stretching, deep breathing, and mental centering.
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Maternal Teas and Herbs
Maternal teas and herbs handcrafted to help soothe an upset tummy, calm anxiety, aid with sleep, and prepare mom’s body for labor.
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Epidural Support
Planning for an epidural? Great! Your doula will help you prepare and support you so you are comfortable and receive it at the perfect time for you, so you can have a calm, comfortable, connected birth experience.
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Placenta Encapsulation
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Professional Doula Service Packages
Our packages can be purchased individually or bundled at a discounted rate.
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1 Prenatal medical appointment (optional)
2 Prenatal home visits
2 Childbirth education classes
2 Prenatal group or private yoga session
Labor Support
Up to 2 hours post-birth support to help promote bonding and feeding
2 Postpartum home visits
Phone support via call and text
Lactation support, for all families interested in breastfeeding
Available 24/7 starting at 36 weeks
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Labor Support
Up to 2 hours post-birth support to help promote bonding and feeding
1 Prenatal home visit
1 Postpartum home visits
Phone support via call and text
Available 24/7 starting at 36 weeks
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Distance support offered through phone calls, text messages and online meetings.
1 Virtual prenatal meeting
1 Virtual private yoga session
1 Virtual childbirth education
class
1 Virtual postpartum meeting
Available 24/7 starting at 36 weeks days
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3 Home visits that include:
Wellbeing Check
Infant Feeding Support
Light Housekeeping
+Additional visits can be added for $80 a visit
