Sibling Doula
Many families having a new baby are without trusted family members living locally or even a babysitter who is willing to be “on call” for an extended time while you have your new baby. Our sibling doulas are available to provide expert care and emotional reassurance for your older children during birth.
When the time comes, you’ll have qualified and competent on-call care for your child(ren) during your labor and birth. As time allows, your sibling doula will provide household organization support such as meal preparation, tidying, laundry, and general assistance. You’ll have peace of mind so that you are better able to focus on the important work of giving birth.
Whether planning for a home, birth center, or hospital birth, it is much easier for everyone to meet the needs of your older children with one person being solely responsible for them. One of our sibling doulas will come to your home to care for your older children where they are most comfortable.
Starting rate: $650 (half of this fee is due at time of sign up)
A two-hour “get-to-know-you visit” prior to the birth when she spends time with your child(ren) so as to become a familiar face. Parents can stay home for this visit or take this time to get some last-minute errands completed.
On-call availability starting at 38 weeks.
Up to 12 hours of continuous care on The Big Day. Any additional hours are billed at the discounted postpartum doula rate of $35 per hour.
Your doula will provide up to 12 hours of continuous sibling support while you are in labor and in the early hours postpartum. If you need support beyond 12 hours, additional hours of support will be charged at the hourly rate of $35/hour. After 12 hours, your doula may rely on back-up support to continue to provide coverage. At no time will your child(ren) be left unattended.
**Please note** If you have more than 2 children that will need in-home care the base rate as well as hourly rate does increase.
