Sibling Care During Birth

What does a sibling doula do?

A Sibling doula is there to provide emotional support and care to your child while they transition into their new role as a big sibling! Sibling doulas offer active playtime, projects, big sibling projects, time to discuss the new baby’s arrival, and more! Sibling doulas are also there to handle day to day tasks when you are at the hospital. We take care of cooking, bedtime, light housework, and all care needs that your child may have throughout the day and night.

 What is Included:

• Free initial consultation/interview
• One face-to-face visit to introduce the doula to older sibling(s) and to learn the family’s needs
• Referrals as needed to community or other resources
• On-call services for the week before and the week after your due date. 
• 24hrs of continuous childcare during the labor/birth and early postpartum hours (additional charges apply after first 24 hours of support)

 Pricing: Packages start at $960 (includes up to 1hr travel, 24hrs of care and above mentioned services)  If you need support beyond 24 hours, additional hours of support will be charged at the hourly rate of $40/hour.

Payment plans are available. Shoppay offers a 4 payment plan purchase option. 

 ADD ON SERVICES: 

• On call service fee additional week added before or after due date $480- blocks out an additional week before your due date or after your due date. One week of on call service before your edd, and one week after are included in your package this is adding one additional week. Blocks any other services or events during this time and holds your doulas availability. Perfect for possible early induction if you are expecting twins or if you tend to go over your edd.
• Sibling prep classes $400- 4 in person 1hr  classes to prepare siblings for their new role as big brother or big sister. Helps prevent anger and sibling jealousy.
• After birth sibling overnight care $38 per hour- taking care of siblings during your postpartum period to promote bonding/breastfeeding with your newborn by taking away the worry of having to help your other children get to bed or settle back down after a middle of the night waking.