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Frequently Asked Questions

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A doula is a birth companion who focuses on the birth's physical and emotional side. A doula helps women through labor and birth by acting as an educator, nurturer, and advocate. Many doulas (like myself) teach childbirth classes and meet with women while they are pregnant. During this time, doulas educate about the physiology of birth, common interventions, and comfort measures. Doulas help women know what to expect, listen to their wishes, and help them to formulate a birth plan. During labor and birth, a doula is there with hands-on knowledge and support. They offer suggestions for natural pain relief and body positioning to help labor stay manageable and smooth. Doulas are also there to remind you of your birth plan so that you can achieve your goals with your birth. 

A doula is not a medical professional and does not offer health care services or give medical advice. Instead, I point you towards evidence-based materials so that you can make informed decisions for you and your baby. 


Most women go into birth having no idea what to expect or how they are going to handle the “pain” they hear about. It does not have to be that way. As a doula, I do my best to ensure my clients are educated about the natural birthing process so that there are no surprises along the way. A lot of women fear birth because they have no idea what to expect. My goal is to prepare you for labor so that you have a toolbox of skills ready to face any challenges that arise.


Additionally, I will be with you during the birth to remind you of what you have learned during prenatal education. Women birth best when they feel safe, seen, and heard. My goal is to create a safe environment where women do not have to worry about anything besides moving their baby through their pelvis. Doulas are not just for the rich and famous; they are for every woman giving birth, and numerous studies back up the benefits. 


When you have a Doula, you are: 

  • 28% less likely to have a cesarean section 
  • 31% less likely to use synthetic oxytocin to speed up labor 
  • 9% less likely to use any pain medication 
  • 34% less likely to rate their childbirth experience negatively


No, a Doula is a labor companion, whereas a midwife is a medical professional. Doulas do not give medical advice or perform medical exams. Doulas and Midwives are similar in that they tend to view birth as a natural event rather than a medical emergency or procedure. Both are more holistic and naturally minded than most OBGYNs or family practice doctors.  


No! As a doula, my goal is to support you and your husband. I hope to help your husband know how he can best support you. Your spouse knows you better than I do and should be your primary support person. My goal is for both the mother and father to have a positive birth experience where they feel informed and supported. I instruct husbands on how to physically and verbally walk with their wives through labor and birth. With two support people, we can make sure the mother is never alone and has all the support she needs. As a doula, I am less emotionally involved than a spouse and can have a clearer head to think of ideas of how to help the mother through labor. I can remind you of your birth plan when interventions are suggested. I am an in-person resource for asking any questions you have throughout labor and birth. Think of me as an educator, nurturer, and advocate.  


 Nope. I work in hospitals, birth centers, and home birth settings.  


I believe everyone deserves doula support regardless of their financial standing. Offering a sliding scale system is a way I can bless those who can not afford to pay thousands of dollars for a Doula. Ultimately, this system is about trust. Hiring me as your Doula is trusting me to be a part of an extremely intimate part of your life, and using a sliding scale is one way to show my clients that I trust them in return. 

I trust that my clients will consider the value of my support and how much it is worth to them. The sliding scale allows families to choose how much they pay for my birth doula services. Think about it in terms of tiers: 

  • Top Tier: $1100-1300
  • Middle Tier: $900-1100
  • Bottom Tier: $700-900

If you cannot afford the bottom tier, please let me know so we can make a plan for your situation. 

During your consultation, we will discuss pricing and what will work best for your family. When you hire me, I require a third of the total price as a deposit. At 38 weeks gestation, I require the second payment, a third of the total price. Finally, at 2 weeks postpartum, I require the remaining amount. 


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Childbirth Educator, Birth Doula, Lactation Counselor, and Postpartum services in Ft. Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Longmont, Wellington, Windsor, Johnstown, and the surrounding areas.


Kayli Worthley 

meadowbirth@gmail.com

719.644.2520


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