Virtual FAQ

What is virtual doula support?

This is modern birth support for 21st century families. Think of it like a “doula on demand” or “distance doula.” I support you remotely via text, call, email and video chat throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Satellite doula, here for you with the push of a button!

Virtual doula support is provided via call, text, email & video chat.

Do I need to be local to work with you?

No, we can interact from anywhere in the world — pretty amazing, right? If our time zones differ I will take this into consideration when scheduling communication and adjust to ensure timing is convenient for you.

Who should consider virtual doula services?

Virtual support may be for you if:

Your birth place restricts the number of support people allowed
You can’t find a local doula who’s a good match
You lack access to quality doula care in your area
You have a communicable illness & prefer to limit transmission risk
You desire a birth space with as few attendees as possible
You want to work with me but I’m out of town on your estimated due date
You like clear, direct information at the touch of a button
You get more out of reading & visual aids than hands-on help
You want your doula to focus on guidance, information, verbal support — for you, hands-on care is less important
You’ve given birth before and think you’re covered as far as in-person help, but would feel better knowing a doula is just a call away
A traditional experience is not your thing for another reason, and you need an alternative

What can you assist me with in a virtual format?

Distance services are fully customizable. I can serve as your reference on matters such as:

early pregnancy tips
prenatal exercise & nutrition
choosing a provider & birth place
holistic remedies making a birth plan
manifesting your birth vision
understanding birth choices
optimal fetal positioning
stages of labor
mechanics of birth
emotions of birth
variations of birth / special circumstances
induction options
pain management options
labor comfort measures
positions for labor & pushing
communicating with laboring person
birth partner coaching
postpartum health & planning
infant feeding (bottle, breastfeeding, etc)
infant sleep
newborn care
cloth diapering
babywearing
connecting you with your local resources
birth story processing
…and more!

What do you NOT do as a virtual doula?

Under a virtual service agreement, I do not at any time:

visit you in your home or elsewhere
attend your birth onsite
provide medical advice or diagnoses
speak to birth staff on your behalf
make decisions for you
predict or guarantee any aspects of your birth
assist for planned freebirth (birth unattended by midwife or OB)

What if I request the virtual package, but change my mind to want in-person support?

If you’re within my service range, I may be able to support you onsite at your birth with an updated contract and an additional fee — however, this change is NOT guaranteed to be possible. If you have concerns, I’m happy to discuss options at your initial consult.

If you had selected an in-person package and wish to change to virtual support, I’m happy to switch over the service format; please note the originally agreed-upon fees will remain the same.