Doula Services
Sweet Lemons: Classic Birth Doula Package
2 Prenatal Visits (Approx. 2 hrs. each) at my office in Topsfield
Continuous Labor Support + Immediate Postpartum (1-2 hrs.)
1 In-Home Postpartum Visit
Private Facebook Group
Birth preferences, resources + support via phone/text/e-mail
$1900
Extra Zest: Birth Doula Package w/Extra Prenatal + Postpartum Visits
Most Popular Birth Doula Option!
Recommended for trauma survivors and families with medically complex or infertility histories.
3 Prenatal Visits (Approx. 2 hrs. each) at my office in Topsfield
Continuous Labor Support + Immediate Postpartum (1-2 hrs.)
2 In-Home Postpartum Visits
Private Facebook Group
Birth preferences, resources + support via phone/text/e-mail
$2100
Daytime Postpartum Doula Support
1 Prenatal Visit to review postpartum planning together
Daytime shifts available during the week
4-hour shift minimum, custom packages available, often with the possibility of extending services
Schedule as agreed upon, based on family needs, partner return to work schedule, appointments, etc.
An extra set of hands to help with newborn feedings, naps, care, etc.; light housekeeping, light meal preparation, joining birther on appointments & errands, emotional support for birther & partner, & more.
Private Facebook Group & Monthly Meet Up for New/Expectant Parents
Resources + support via phone/text/e-mail
$50/hour
Photography Services
Lemons & Labor, LLC. also offers beautiful maternity, birth, newborn, & family photography services. Click below for more information.
Additional Services
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Session 1: Preparing in Pregnancy, Consent, Trauma, & Partner Empowerment, Labor & Interventions (3-4 hours)
Session 2: Comfort Measures, Lactation & Feeding Options, Postpartum Recovery, Mental Health, Newborn Care (3-4 hours)
Quick Reference Guides & Follow Up Materials
$300 (Doula clients save $100!)
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Initial in-person meeting, approx. 2 hours (Discussion typically centers around sharing of your loss, providing you with what to expect physically & emotionally during short-term & long-term healing, community resources, decisions to consider regarding sharing loss and requests for support with circle of family/friends/etc., memorialization, etc.)
Two follow up meetings, either in-person or virtually, approx. 1-2 hours each
Ongoing call/text/resource support
$500
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Doula support during your infertility or trying-to-conceive journey. Perfect for folx who have experienced loss, extended TTC period, complex medical history, etc. Includes resources, texts/calls/visits, accompaniment to appointments, & more.
$500 retainer, then billed at $50/hour.
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On-call childcare while you give birth.
$1500 for first 15 hours, then $40/hr.
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The story of your birth journey, gifted in a thoughtful, artistic, and personalized style.
$150
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Business operations, strategic planning, & more.
$50/hour
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Public Health, Sexual Health, Reproductive Justice, & Maternal Health
Choice-Centered & Trauma Informed Care
Administration, Organization, Management, & Business Operations
Investment is dependent on scope of work.
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Mentoring for newer doulas, including business management, structuring scheduling & visit content, birth support techniques, work/life balance, client retention, birth processing, networking, & more.
$50/hour.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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90 and counting!
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I am happy to chat with you about the strengths + challenges of each location during our initial consultation.
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Catholic Medical Center
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Emerson Hospital
The Birth Cottage
Beverly Hospital
Mount Auburn Hospital
Anna Jaques Hospital
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Massachusetts General Hospital
Brigham & Women’s Hospital
Southern New Hampshire Medical Center
Cambridge Health Alliance
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston location)
South Shore Hospital
Tufts Medical Center
St. Elizabeth’s
Women & Infants
Lowell General Hospital
Elliot Hospital
Winchester Hospital (Please inquire.)
Holy Family Hospital (Please inquire.)
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I am thrilled when clients feel their clinical team is supportive! Doulas are a unique source of support in the perinatal period, that are there for you on a day-to-day basis, with concerns, questions, goals, etc. I am also very much of the collaboration + partnership mindset with clinical teams, so that we can work together to facilitate the experience you are working towards.
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Most insurance plans do not cover doula services, however, some partially or fully reimburse for the investment. I am considered in-network with CARROT Fertility - check with your employer to see if this is a benefit you are entitled to!
I accept FSA/HSA, credit/debit cards, and Venmo. If you need a “Letter of Medical Necessity” to have your insurance plan and/or FSA/HSA cover doula expenses, I can collaborate with your provider as needed to secure this. Please note, a due date is held and doula services start once a contract and deposit are received.
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The standard payment structure is 50% due at the time of contract signing, and the remaining 50% balance is due by 32 weeks of pregnancy. It’s never too early or too late for us to start working together, so if we connect before you conceive or after 32 weeks gestation, I will work with you to design a payment structure that suits both of us. If you need more frequent, but smaller installments, I can be flexible.
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Many baby registries now offer cash funds/doula funds, which allow your friends and family to contribute specifically for doula services. Gifting service instead of “things” is a beautiful way for your circle to show you love!
“I had a number of fears going into birthing at a hospital (even though I knew it was the right choice for us), and Marissa worked through each one with me with love and compassion, to help me feel at ease with our decision. We are very happy with the choices we made with Marissa‘s help!”.
~From clients