Birth Doula Support
Birth Doula Support in the Twin Cities
Gather Birth Cooperative’s birth support packages are uniquely crafted to provide access to unwavering, informed support during pregnancy, birth, and beyond, regardless of where you plan to labor and deliver in Minneapolis, St. Paul, or the surrounding Minnesota suburbs. The best news? You’ll have our whole team’s expertise and dynamic physical support at your fingertips as you prepare to welcome your baby into your family. We can’t wait to step up and step in as your birthy best friends during this incredible journey!
Your Birth Support Package: $2000
For those who wish to prioritize the experience of a fully supported birth, the Gather Birth team offers a comprehensive birth support package, which includes:
Before your baby arrives:
24/7 on-call doula support for your birth, beginning the moment your contract is signed
Unlimited email and phone support for questions and a safe place to vent
The Gather Birth Cooperative birth planning worksheet
The insight, knowledge, and support of a pro doula as you work to create the best birth plan for your family
One prenatal visit to discuss your birthing hopes and concerns
Our directory of local and online resources for pregnancy and birth - plus access to our well-stocked lending library
A copy of Gather’s nourishing postpartum freezer meal prep guide
During birth:
A guarantee you’ll be supported by one of our trusted doulas during your birth
Prompt, reliable, and engaged communication during early labor
Our physical presence, when and where you need it - whether we meet you at your home or your birthing location
The perfect balance of emotional, positional, and physical support
Evidence-based and judgment-free information throughout your labor and delivery, as well as our assurance that we will help inform you through any unplanned or proposed interventions
Experienced support for your partner to guide them in caring for you while also meeting their own needs
After your baby arrives:
Up to two hours of in-person support following the arrival of your new little one
A few photos of baby’s first moments and a birth announcement delivered digitally
One postpartum visit to talk through your birth, assist with the transition to new parenthood, and/or offer lactation support
First dibs (and a 10% discount) on the Gather team’s parenting and postpartum resources, including in-depth Lactation and Feeding Support, evidence-based Sleep Support, and more
Birth Support + Gather’s Select Birth Photography Package: $3000
For those who just can’t do without the support of a birth support professional and powerful imagery documenting one of the most magical days of your life, Gather Birth offers a one-of-a-kind combination birth support and photography package to the families we serve. In addition to the Birth Doula Support Package above and professional documentation as you welcome your new baby, you’ll receive one more bonus: the discount that accompanies bundling these complimentary services together!
Learn more about what’s included in the doula and photography package.
Complete Virtual Birth Package: $1000
Prenatal preparation for your birth and postpartum, with virtual support during your labor, birth, and immediate postpartum
So much of what we offer in-person is transitioned to phone or video calls. For those who wish to prioritize the experience of a fully supported birth, the Gather Birth team offers a comprehensive virtual birth support package, which includes:
A 90-minute virtual prenatal visit to discuss your birth preferences and create a postpartum plan.
Digital access to the Gather Client Portal with all the information and education you need to prepare you for birth and parenthood.
Access to the virtual Comfort Toolbox, including expert guidance on relaxation and positions for labor.
Unlimited text and email communication, as your Gather Birth team is on-call for you the moment you hire us.
Continuous birth support via phone, text, and/or video call beginning in early labor through the first 1-2 hours postpartum
A postpartum follow-up within ten days of your baby’s birth via phone or video call.