Postpartum Doula Client Agreement

 
 

As a Postpartum Doula, I accompany new parents and their babies in the early days, weeks, and months following birth. I draw on professional training, knowledge, and experienced intuition to provide emotional care, informational support, and resource referrals as needed. My practice is family-centered, and our time together is to be modeled around your needs and desires. Areas of support may include: processing your birth experience with you, babywearing techniques, light cleaning, light meal/snack preparation, self-care recovery, identifying and helping you understand your baby's cues, caring for baby and/or siblings while you and/or your partner rest, shower, and spend time together, etc.

I will be a compassionate listener to your individual needs and will always remain judgment-free. My practice does not include providing medical or midwifery care, nor offering medical advice. It is my hope that when you have support, challenges may feel less overwhelming, your confidence as a parent may grow, and your family can focus on bonding and flourishing.

 

SCOPE OF PRACTICE

• As a Postpartum Doula, I do not perform clinical tasks. medical assessments, or evaluations. I cannot offer medical advice or diagnoses for parents or baby. My services do not replace care from a medical provider. Any advice given should be deemed as non-medical.

• I will never make decisions for you. I will help you access information and community resources so you can make informed choices

• I am unable to provide transportation for parents, baby, or other family members.

• While I do not perform major household cleaning tasks, I can provide referrals for excellent folks in your community to help you.

• I am HIPAA certified and am responsible for making every reasonable effort to maintain clients’ privacy, and will keep all information about your family confidential unless otherwise mutually agreed upon.


FAILURE TO PROVIDE SERVICES

I will make every effort to provide the services described here. However, circumstances such as illness or emergencies may occasionally prevent me. If I become unavailable for an earlier agreed-upon appointment, I will make every effort to connect you with another postpartum doula. If backup doula care is unavailable, we will reschedule for a later date.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Both parties agree to be forthcoming if anyone in the household has experienced a fever or any other illness symptoms, such as a cough, runny nose, or vomiting in the week before scheduled visits. Services will be postponed until either party is no longer symptomatic. I will always wear a face mask during visits.

INVESTMENT OF POSTPARTUM SERVICES
HOURLY

Day Support: $50/hour (4-hour minimum/8-hour maximum per shift)

Overnight Support: $60/hour (8-hour minimum/12-hour maximum per shift)


CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Itemized invoices will be sent after each shift unless another payment arrangement has been made. Each invoice will include the hours worked and applicable rates. Client agrees to pay invoices within 48 hours of receipt.

• For errands and grocery shopping, please provide your doula with the necessary funds for purchases prior to the errand.