Find the level of birth support that's right for you!

We offer everything you need to prepare yourself and your partner for your birthing journey.

A portion of our fee from each client is donated to local DC/MD/VA Black-led organizations addressing the profound birth outcome disparities between white and BIPOC birthing people.

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Classic Package

  • $1,850

Includes:

  • A private virtual consult to see if we are a good fit.
  • 2 private, virtual pre-birth meetings, up to 90 minutes. We’ll talk about stuff that is important to you! This includes your hopes for your birth and details specific to your chosen birthing location. We can also cover comfort techniques and labor coping skills; getting your baby into a good position for birth; effective communication with your care provider; newborn care; breastfeeding preparation; and more.
  • On demand access to a focused prenatal education course that covers hospital interventions, what to expect during your hospital stay, and creating a birth plan. Free lifetime access via Teachable.com. This course is complement to, not a substitute for, a comprehensive Childbirth Education class.
  • Free TENS unit rental: TENS units are safe and effective labor pain management devices. We adore TENS units. You’ll want a TENS unit.
  • Use of Spinning Babies “Daily Essentials” DVD or digital download
  • Unlimited phone, text, and email support before and after your birth.
  • Unlimited labor support, including early labor support in your home.
  • Basic birth photography using your camera or phone.
  • 1 postpartum visit: We schedule this brief home or zoom visit within a week of your birth. We can talk about your birth, as well as any parenting, newborn, or breastfeeding concerns.
  • 2 weeks of 24-7 virtual postpartum support via phone, text, or email.
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Premium Package

  • $2,100

Includes:

  • A private virtual consult to see if we are a good fit.
  • 2 private, in-person pre-birth meetings, up to 90 minutes. We’ll talk about stuff that is important to you! This includes your hopes for your birth and details specific to your chosen birthing location. We can also cover comfort techniques and labor coping skills; getting your baby into a good position for birth; effective communication with your care provider; newborn care; breastfeeding preparation; and more.
  • On demand access to a focused prenatal education course that covers hospital interventions, what to expect during your hospital stay, and creating a birth plan. Free lifetime access via Teachable.com. This course is complement to, not a substitute for, a comprehensive Childbirth Education class.
  • Free TENS unit rental: TENS units are safe and effective labor pain management devices. We adore TENS units. You’ll want a TENS unit.
  • Use of Spinning Babies “Daily Essentials” DVD or digital download.
  • Unlimited phone, text, and email support before and after your birth.
  • Unlimited labor support, including early labor support in your home.
  • Basic birth photography using your camera or phone.
  • 1 postpartum visit: We schedule this brief home visit within a week of your birth. We can talk about your birth, as well as any parenting, newborn, or breastfeeding concerns.
  • 6 full weeks of 24-7 virtual postpartum support via phone, text, or email.
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Virtual Package

  • $1,100

Includes:

  • A private virtual consult to see if we are a good fit.
  • 1-2 virtual private, personalized pre-birth meetings for 90 minutes. We’ll talk about stuff that is important to you! This includes your hopes for your birth and details specific to your chosen birthing location. We can also cover comfort techniques and labor coping skills; getting your baby into a good position for birth; effective communication with your care provider; newborn care; breastfeeding preparation; and more.
  • On demand access to a focused prenatal education course that covers hospital interventions, what to expect during your hospital stay, and creating a birth plan. Free lifetime access via Teachable.com. This course is complement to, not a substitute for, a comprehensive Childbirth Education class.
  • Free TENS unit rental: TENS units are safe and effective labor pain management devices. We adore TENS units. You’ll want a TENS unit.
  • Use of Spinning Babies “Daily Essentials” DVD
  • Unlimited phone, text, and email support before and after your birth.
  • Unlimited virtual labor support via text, phone, and/or a video conferencing platform.
  • 1 virtual postpartum visit: We schedule this 45-minute virtual visit within a week of your birth. We can talk about your birth, as well as any parenting, newborn, or breastfeeding concerns.
  • 6 full weeks of 24-7 virtual postpartum support via phone, text, or email.
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Prenatal Package

  • $650

Included:

  • 2 prenatal visits via Zoom: In these private, personalized pre-birth visits, we will discuss topics relevant to your birth vision and birth location. These topics can include Comfort Techniques and Labor Coping Skills; Optimal Fetal Positioning; Effective Communication with Your Care Provider; Sibling Preparation, Tandem Nursing or Weaning Advice.
  • On demand access to a focused prenatal education course that covers hospital interventions, what to expect during your hospital stay, and creating a birth plan. Free lifetime access via Teachable.com. This course is complement to, not a substitute for, a comprehensive Childbirth Education class.
  • Unlimited text, phone, and email support throughout your pregnancy and through 6 weeks postpartum.
  • Free TENS unit rental: TENS units are safe and effective labor pain management devices. We adore TENS units. You’ll want a TENS unit.
  • Access to our client resources and lending library
  • 1 virtual postpartum visit
  • 3 months of postpartum follow-up
  • 2 weeks of 24-7 access to advice and support from your doulas.

What’s not included: Overnight texts and phone calls during pregnancy and/or during labor; in-person labor support; virtual labor support

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Additional Services

  • $320 each; discounted rates available if purchased with Package
  • Bliss Placenta Encapsulation Package
  • Belly Binding (includes binder and 2 wrapping sessions)
  • Additional private prenatal meeting with both doulas
  • 2-hour private Comfort Measures for Labor class
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In acknowledgement of the profound disparities

in birth outcomes between white and BIPOC birthing people, and in an effort to prioritize racial equity in birth, Silver Spring Doula donates a portion of each of their birth client fees to DC/MD/VA local Black birth organizations such as Mamatoto Village and B.I.R.T.H Equity Maryland.

All are welcome here.

Silver Spring Doula and My Gentle Birth, LLC are woman-owned and proud to serve the LGBTQIA+ community.

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