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Birth Doula Services
“Birth is an opportunity to transcend. To rise above what we are accustomed to, reach deeper inside ourselves than we are familiar with, and to see not only what we are truly made of, but the strength we can access in and through birth."
—Marcie Macari
Interviews:
*Please Note*
All interviews are complimentary and done via zoom
Current Availability
*Please Note*
Currently fully booked for Birth clients for 2022.
Insurance Acceptance
Yay- the Doula Bill passed! So what does that mean for insurance acceptance? It means that now doula services may be covered by your health insurance. Currently accepting following insurances:
Rhode Island Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
United Healthcare of Rhode Island
Tufts Healthcare
Birth Doula Packages - Private Pay
Full Birth Package
$1500
This package includes:
- 2 prenatal visits in your home
- Educational and Resource Binder
- Unlimited text support from contract signing
- 24 hour on call for labor starting at contract signing
- Continuous labor support
- At least 1 hour of in hospital postpartum support
- 1 optional postpartum visit
Hybrid Birth Package
$1500
This package includes:
- 3 prenatal visits in your home
- Educational and Resource Binder
- Labor Go Bag
- Unlimited text support from contract signing
- 24 hour on call for labor starting at contract signing
- Virtual labor support
- 1 optional postpartum visit
Delivery Only Package
$1200
This package includes:
- 1 virtual prenatal visit
- Educational and Resource Binder
- Unlimited text support from contract signing
- 24 hour on call for labor starting at contract signing
- Continuous labor support
- At least 1 hour of in hospital postpartum support
- 1 optional virtual postpartum visit
Birth Doula Packages - Insurance
Insurance Full Birth Package
This package includes:
- 2 to 3 prenatal visits in your home
- Educational and Resource Binder
- Unlimited text support from contract signing
- 24 hour on call for labor starting at contract signing
- Continuous labor support
- At least 1 hour of in hospital postpartum support
- 1 postpartum visit
Insurance Hybrid Birth Package
This package includes:
- 3 prenatal visits in your home
- Educational and Resource Binder
- Unlimited text support from contract signing
- 24 hour on call for labor starting at contract signing
- Virtual labor support
- 1 postpartum visit
Each insurance covers certain a certain number of visits. Typically they will cover a total of 6 prenatal and postpartum visits and labor support. Contact your specific insurance for you policy benefits.
Our Insurance Partners
Custom Packages
Not finding quite what you need? Then this option is for you. You tell me what your needs are and together we customize a package that is perfect for you.
Possible options:
- Prenatal visits
- Labor support
- Labor Tools "Go" bag
- Postpartum Visits
- Classes
- Consults
All options can be in person or virtual.
Labor Tools "Go Bag"
$50
An add on item to any Birth Doula Package. Contents may vary based on availability. Retail value is greater than or equal to price.
This package may include:
- Massage tools
- Labor Comfort Guide
- Stress ball
- Hot pack
- Tea lights
- Honey Sticks
- Essential oils and massage oil
- Affirmation cards
- and more!
TENS unit also available to borrow as part of all packages.
Postpartum Services are no longer being provided by Calming Tides Doula.
Postpartum Services are no longer being provided by Calming Tides Doula. If you are in need of postpartum support I can collaborate with one of my colleagues to get you that support.
Add On's
Classes or consults are a way to add on to your knowledge. If there is something you want to get more into depth on contact me and we can figure out if a class offers it or if you need a consult.
Classes and Consults are all individually priced.
Service Area
All of Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.
Willing to attend births outside of service area for an additional fee. Regular service area is approximately 40 miles. Use the contact form if you have any questions about your location.