Our Services
At Robins Cradle Doula, we understand pregnancy and childbirth are transformative and life-changing experiences. As an experienced and compassionate doula, RCDS provides you with unwavering support and guidance throughout your journey into parenthood.
RCDS Services Include:
Free 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals and discover how I may be able to help you achieve them
Two prenatal visits to discuss your goals and practice labor manage-ment techniques.
Birth plan assistance to help you clarify your preferences for birth and facilitate discussions with your doctor or midwife.
Physical support and comfort techniques to help manage labor.
Emotional and informational support for you and your partner throughout pregnancy, labor and birth.
Postpartum follow-up visit to review your birth experience, inform you of community resources, and provide infant feeding support.
Phone, text, and email support to answer questions throughout your pregnancy
Access to my lending library of books and videos about pregnancy, birth and baby care to support your learning.
Additional Services
Placenta Encapsulation:
Experience the benefits of placenta encapsulation, where your placenta is expertly prepared into easy-to-consume capsules. This service promotes postpartum recovery, hormone balance, and increased energy levels. Placentas are blessed with a prayer (if requested), prepared vegan gel capsules and delivered with image and instruction. Cost: $325 for non doula clients or $275 for doula service clients. We pick-up the placenta within 24 hours of birth notification. $Additional $25 for dropoff beyond 20 miles.
Postpartum Care:
Receive compassionate and personalized support during the crucial postpartum period. Our postpartum care services include assistance with newborn care, breastfeeding support, and emotional well-being, tailored to meet your family's unique needs. Rates range from $40 to $65 per hour, depending on the level of care required. Packages available.
Birth Pool Rental:
Enhance your birthing experience with our birth pool rental service. Enjoy a 2-week rental at $250 for non-clients or $225 for doula service clients, plus a security deposit. We offer convenient pick-up and drop-off services for an additional $50 within 20 miles. (You will need to provide your own water hose (the kind used for RV water line as garden hoses may contain lead, BPA, and other toxic contaminants. *Optionally, you can purchase the hose from me for $20 for 25 ft. hose, or $35 for 50 ft. hose.
Why choose us
Experience and Expertise:
With years of experience supporting birth clients during pregnancy, birth, and beyond, RCDS brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every client served. RCDS doulas are trained and certified, ensuring you receive top-notch care and guidance.
Non-Judgmental and Inclusive:
RCDS respects and celebrates the diversity of all clients. Our services are inclusive, and we support birthers of all backgrounds, cultures, and orientations without judgment or bias.
Personalized Care:
Your journey is unique, and we understand that. We take the time to get to know you, listen to your desires and concerns, and tailor our support to meet your individual needs and preferences.
Continuous Availability:
All clients and births are unique as well as none follow schedules. RCDS recognizes support is needed and so we are on call 24/7 during your estimated due date, ensuring whenever you need us, we’ll be there to offer our assistance.