Prenatal, Labor, and Birth Doula Support Services
Consultation $75
Mariah Alyce offers a variety of service packages that will fit the needs of expecting families. In this consultation, we will talk about the family’s desired outcomes and expectations, discuss how Mariah Alyce’s services can support you, discuss how your family can benefit from Doula support.
Consultation required for all birth support services. Fee will be applied towards Doula services.
Perinatal Education Support $350
2 hour Birth Education Course + Coping Strategies
Birthing Plan
90 minute Newborn Feeding Education Course + Pumping Teachniques
Postpartum Recovery Education + Postpartum Plan
Virtual Birth Support $1500
Virtual Guidance provides expecting families with evidence-based education to support the desired birthing outcome. This service includes:
Birth Education
Newborn Feeding Education
Accessibility via text, email, or phone ( 24-Hour on-call accessibility at 37-weeks gestation until birth)
3 Virtual Prenatal check-ins
Continued labor, birth, and breastfeeding initiation support via phone or video conference
2 Virtual Postpartum follow-up to debrief birthing experience and address postpartum concerns
3 Virtual Lactation Consultations
Homebirth Support
Mariah Alyce is currently studying Midwifery (CPM) under the Preceptorship of Maria Cranford, as a Phase II Student Assist, serving in the North Alabama region. If you are interested in homebirth support, please schedule a consultation here.
Mariah Alyce is willing to serve as an assistant to a limited list of Midwives/Preceptors in Central and South Alabama. Book a consultation to learn more. To find a Midwife that serves your area, click HERE.
What is a Doula?!
A Father’s Perspective Regarding Natural Birth
FAQs:
How can a Doula assist me?
Addresses the expecting family’s concerns regarding birth and lactation
Evidence based answers for questions related to pregnancy and birth
Discussions regarding how to approach medical interventions (B.R.A.I.N.) and alternatives for pain management
Assistance with addressing concerns and questions specific to your birth for your provider to assist you in making informed decisions regarding your birthing process
Provides education and preparation for birth
Aids in creating a plan for labor, birth, and postpartum/lactation
Supports by providing guidance during labor and birth
Comforts you during post-partum healing
What if I don’t want to go unmedicated?
My role, as your Doula, is not to choose your birthing experience for you. My role is to educate you to assist you in making well informed decisions, present alternative options, and support your choices regarding your birth. I will continuously offer encouragement and support regardless of your choice to labor medicated, unmedicated, vaginally, or by cesarean. I am your ally. I support YOU.
What about my spouse/family?
I offer inclusive education and support, to assist your spouse/family in being actively involved throughout your labor and birthing process. Your family will learn about:
Education, support, and assistance in advocating for birthing mother’s desires
Support techniques to aid in pain management for labor and birth