Doula and Birth Photography Services
“Hiring Megan was the best decision I made during my pregnancy.”
-Diane H.
Let’s walk through what your journey with my support looks like…
During pregnancy…
Guidance to help you advocate for evidence-based care
Prenatal meetings to discuss your options, get to know each other, and practice comfort measures
Education about Spinning Babies techniques to help prepare for labor
Help finding care providers that align with your birth preferences
Birth planning
Continuous support from the moment we begin working together onward throughout pregnancy
Resources and referrals to other perinatal health professionals, such as pelvic floor physical therapists, massage therapists, prenatal yoga classes, etc.
Optional add-on: Childbirth Education classes (private or in a group setting)
During birth…
Physical support: counter pressure, massage, and suggestions of position changes that help ease labor
Knowledge of physiological birth and the appropriate use of interventions
Training and experience using Spinning Babies techniques to help encourage labor progress (with or without an epidural!)
Emotional support: confidence in you, reassurance for you and your partner, while providing full support of your decisions, and advocacy when needed
Birth photography to document the emotions, details, and beauty of your birth story
Continuity of care, meaning I’m with you throughout the labor process from start to finish
Partnership with A Golden Birth to offer a secondary doula (back-up)
During postpartum…
Feeding support and lactation knowledge to help support breastfeeding/chestfeeding
A postpartum visit to discuss the birth, check-in to see how you’re doing, and answer any newborn care questions
Phone/text/email support to make sure the transition to postpartum is going smoothly
Resources and referrals to lactation consultants, pelvic floor physical therapists, postpartum doulas, and other postpartum health professionals
New parent support groups at Illuminated Birth & Company
As your doula, I help prepare you for birth and postpartum. I listen to all your hopes and worries, and stand (or sit or squat or just breathe) with you, providing continuous one on one care throughout your journey from bump to baby.
The service options below give you an idea of what to expect when you work with me, but I will always tailor your support to what you need and want in your birth experience.
What’s the first step to secure my doula support? Click below or email me at megan@illuminatedbirth.com so we can get to know each other at a free consult.
The support options…
Doula Support, Birth Photography, & Childbirth Education Package
Investment: $2,500*
(*sliding scale/reduced fee/payment plans available in cases of need)
24/7 on-call support for labor and birth, starting at 38 weeks (or earlier, depending on your unique circumstances)
Professional birth photography and a gallery of images that tell your birth story
Enrollment in a group in-person birth class series at Illuminated Birth & Company
2 prenatal meetings to discuss birth preferences, comfort measures, and more
Discussion of your health history and experiences that may affect your birth
Guidance about speaking to your medical care provider about your birth preferences
Prenatal support via phone/email
Postpartum planning
Postpartum support visit, lactation/feeding support
Postpartum phone/text support
Doula Support and Birth Photography Package
Investment: $2,400
24/7 on-call support for labor and birth, starting at 38 weeks (or earlier, depending on your unique circumstances)
Professional birth photography and a gallery of images that tell your birth story
2 prenatal meetings to discuss birth preferences, comfort measures, and more
Discussion of your health history and experiences that may affect your birth
Guidance about speaking to your medical care provider about your birth preferences
Prenatal support via phone/email
Postpartum planning
Postpartum support visit, lactation/feeding support
Postpartum phone/text support
Doula Support Only
Investment: $2,000
24/7 on-call support for labor and birth, starting at 38 weeks (or earlier, depending on your unique circumstances)
2 prenatal meetings to discuss birth preferences, comfort measures, and more
Discussion of your health history and experiences that may affect your birth
Guidance about speaking to your medical care provider about your birth preferences
Prenatal support via phone/email
Postpartum planning
Postpartum support visit, lactation/feeding support
Postpartum phone/text support
Other options…
If you are having a home birth, birth photography without full doula support (photography will be the focus) is also an option. Please inquire for more details.
If you have previously given birth and are interested in an option of only 1 prenatal meeting, please inquire for a reduced fee option.
Everything but the birth support… In other words, 1-2 prenatal meetings to help you and your partner prepare for birth and postpartum phone/text support.
Childbirth education classes add-on. Find out about upcoming classes here. Private 1:1 classes also available.
Inquire for more details or to build your own custom support package with me!
FAQs
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I offer hospital, birth center, and home birth doula support and birth photography primarily in Boston, the surrounding suburbs, Worcester, and southern New Hampshire (Nashua area). I am open to traveling further in some cases and happy to help you find a doula near you if we determine the distance isn’t going to work!
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Yes! Making doula support accessible to all is important to me. My fee is typically broken up into three payments, but other schedules may be offered as needed.
Also, by offering a sliding scale discounted fee option in cases of need, I am able to help support folks at many different income levels. If you are able to pay my full fee comfortably, you are helping to support others seeking my doula services, as well as the growth and sustainability of a small (it’s just me!) woman-owned local business. Thank you!
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Anna Jaques
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston Medical Center
Brigham & Women’s
Cambridge Health Alliance
Emerson
Mount Auburn
Newton-Wellesley
St. Elizabeth’s
St. Joseph’s (Nashua)
Tufts
UMass Memorial in Worcester
UMass Memorial in Leominster
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Yes, I support births as a doula and birth photographer at your home (with a midwife in attendance) and out of hospital birth centers! I have attended births in a wide variety of settings and want to support you birthing wherever you feel safe!
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Yes! I trained and certified with ToLABOR.
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Typically only 3-4. I find that this is the “sweet spot” where I can dedicate a lot of time and love to each family!
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105 and counting!
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Yes! I regularly work with a couple of the doulas from A Golden Birth. I have a network of trusted, experienced doulas to call upon!
* I believe every birthing person should have access to a doula. If you are concerned about the fee, please reach out to discuss discounted rates or extended payment schedules.
Looking for a side of cozy, community, and camaraderie along with your doula support?
I host a drop-in family meetup group for the families I support at my community space, Illuminated Birth & Company, in Acton.
Meetups are resuming starting Friday, 10/27/23 from 9:30-11am! They will be every Friday morning! Find out more here. Hope to see you there!