Doula Services in Oregon and Washington
Our team of dedicated Doulas in the greater Portland area is here to guide, support, and care for you and your growing family every step of the way. Our services support pregnancies in both Oregon and Washington and stay connected with a fantastic group of Doulas who reside within 2 hours of the greater Portland metro who will be able to support you when the time comes.
Pregnancy, labor, and community is a personal experience for everyone. To ensure that we can provide Doula services to anyone, we offer a variety of Doula services; hourly consulting/session rates, “a la carte” services if you’re looking for specific care, or package deals for full prenatal and birth services. And we are also open to alternative ways of working with you, so please contact us with questions or ideas - we’d love to work with you!
Fill out our contact form for a brief introductory call to hear about the benefits of each opportunity.
Preparing for birth can feel like a lot of work. Flow & Form Doulas are trained to help you create a birth plan, discuss an what your pregnancy support system looks like, coach you through coping mechanisms, organize pregnancy and birth resources to save you time, guide you through informed decision-making, and so much more. We’d love to reduce your mental load so you can focus on you!
Practically, this can look like:
a 15-30 minute introductory call
1-1.5hr sessions to:
meet your partner or members of your family or support system
guide and discuss helpful information and resources that identify areas to prepare for and/or to work towards your goals
develop a birth plan
discuss your at home environment and ways to get ready for early labor and the birth and experiences
creating a birth bag checklist
text and email support for direction or next steps
As your pregnancy progresses, your world and body may start feeling a little different. Flow & Form Doulas have the education to identify unique ways to help you find both physical and emotional comfort through evidence-based comfort measures, help you navigate conversations with your medical providers, align your support system around what you need, and more.
As things progress, this can look like:
text and email support as questions arise
evidence-based information and resources to help you make timely, informed decisions
errands to help you get prepared for the birth
at-home or on-site care to provide comfort measures like physical touch, emotional support, or environmental adjustments
short-term childcare help before birth
Having continuity in support is crucial as you go into labor so that your body can naturally create oxytocin through active labor and pushing. We observe closely to help with coping mechanisms, physical positioning, and environmental adjustments. Through continuous support and advocacy with medical staff, our Doulas will help empower you through this transformative moment.
Help on the big day can manifest as:
reminding your support system of their roles and responsibilities
hands-on, physical support to help you cope with labor experiences
recommending helpful positions to help labor progress
emotional support through labor contractions and discomfort
environmental setup like adding flameless candles or playing music
taking photos of memorable moments throughout the labor and delivery experience
arranging last-minute care for children
running timely errands like gathering warm or cold compresses, water, or snacks
Investment
Sliding Scale Support
For those who are low-earners, Flow & Form is still committing to providing prenatal, early-labor, and birth services. If you do not have insurance or feel concerned about the costs associated with having a doula, please reach out and we can discuss how to ensure you have the support you deserve!
Hourly
Flow & Form doulas are willing to work on retainer with an hourly rate and capped total per birth. This rate fluctuates based on the services provided and the skill set of the doula. We are committed to being up front about costs associated and each doula will work with you on establishing a contract so that there are no hidden or surprise costs. If you’d like to work within a specific budget, we can discuss this in our introduction call and provide options for support.
Birth package
If you’d like comprehensive, continuous support, our doulas can guide you through the stages of doula care during planning, early-labor, and birth so that you can identify which areas are most important for you to have a doula present. These milestones can help outline your terms and package pricing so that you understand how your investment will manifest as you work through your delivery date.
Insurance Coverage
Your insurance provider, whether through a private company or public program like Medicaid, may cover partial or total costs for a Doula during your pregnancy. Flow & Form Doulas can work with medical insurance providers to file a claim for our services.
Contact your insurance provider to discuss coverage.
If you don’t have medical insurance, or would prefer to not use insurance towards Doula services, our Doulas work directly with you to create a contract and will bill privately through a digital invoice where you can pay via all major credit card types or Health Savings Account (HSA).
Fill out our Contact Form and we will to help you find the right payment solution.
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