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Birth Support

Hello! I'm Megan Michelotti, LMT, CD(DONA) I'm one of West Michigan's most experienced doulas, having attended more than 150 births in every hospital in West Michigan since 2013. I currently serve repeat clients, and massage clients.

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Standard Birth Doula Support
$950 + massage package (as low as $65/hr)

Consultation

A 30 min-interview and 60-minute massage is billed at $127.  This is an opportunity to learn about what a doula does, get all of your questions answered, and to explore compatibility. Your interview payment and appointment is applied to the massage package of your choice that accompanies your doula package.

 

Prenatal Visits

Your prenatal visits will be in my studio as a Massage Club Member and will include massage (if desired) and time to to discuss your birth preferences, comfort measures, optimizing positioning of baby.

 

Phone & Email Support

Generous phone and email support throughout your pregnancy and postpartum period is included in every doula/massage package.

During Labor

When you are in labor, I'll meet you at home or the hospital when you feel you need support (usually as active labor is beginning). I'll stay with you constantly through labor, birth, and for approximately one to two hours after your baby is born. 

 

Reflection Visit

Massage is included in a home visit within two weeks of your baby's birth to discuss your labor and birth experience, to help with any baby or breastfeeding questions, and to help ensure that your family is adjusting as smoothly as possible.

 

Community Referrals

If you find that you need further support that I'm unable to provide, I can help refer you to the right professional or resource.

During Labor doulas...

  • Suggest different positions & techniques to ease pain and encourage labor progression

  • If birthing in a hospital, support you in your home and through the transition to the hospital

  • Ease stress by helping you understand what is happening in your body

  • Offer encouragement and affirmations

  • Help you get information you need to make informed decisions

  • Facilitate positive communication between you and your care providers

  • Allow your partner to rest if needed

The Benefits of Doula Support

Numerous clinical studies have shown that the support of a doula results in:

 

  • fewer Cesarean births

  • reduced use of pain medications

  • reduced need for pitocin (labor-inducing drug) and forceps or vacuum extractions 

  • higher breastfeeding rates

  • lower rates of postpartum depression

  • higher satisfaction with birth experience

Discounts and Payment Options

  

  • Payment plans available. Balance due by 37 weeks.

  • Gift certificates available

  • Doula services are an eligible expense for some HSA & FSA providers. 

  • Discounts available for repeat clients

 

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