Why would I need a
Fertility Doula?
There are many excellent doctors, nurses, reproductive endocrinologists, midwives, acupuncturists, herbalists, physical therapists, lawyers, nutritionists, and other perinatal specialists whom you might partner with along your journey. As a doula, I don’t replace any of those, but I am the one outside person who understands the systems and structures and will look at the whole picture with you, from your timeline to your finances, your emotions to your hopes and dreams.
This package is ideal for those who know they want to get pregnant but haven’t started trying yet.
Offerings:
This package is ideal for those who would like sustained support during their fertility and early pregnancy journey.
I am a full spectrum doula and my focus is on preconception and fertility support and education. I offer nonjudgmental, unbiased emotional and informational care for individuals or families who are considering or actively pursuing pregnancy. If you are overwhelmed about where to start, I can help. If you are actively undergoing fertility treatments, I can be present and help you advocate for the care you want and deserve.
Preconception and Fertility Support and Education
The preconception brainstorm is ideal for those who know they want to get pregnant but haven’t started trying yet. In a private, in-person or virtual consultation, I will meet you where you are in the planning process. I am a trained project manager and will help you organize the jumble of thoughts, questions, and concerns into an actionable plan.
"Where to begin?"
Preconception brainstorm
I've done the work myself and for others so that you can feel empowered with the information to make decisions that work for you.
Skip the legwork
for local providers, support groups and resources tailored to your interests, values, and situation.
referRals included
Includes delivery of a personalized next steps plan delivered within one week of brainstorm based on your priorities and goals.
Nail down next steps
Queer folks, single parents to be or those needing a donor for whatever reason. Essentially anyone who knows they will need outside assistance getting pregnant.
PERfect for
Why the "Where to begin?" package is special
What’s included:
• Private consultation (1.5-2 hours) to talk through options and possibilities around your personal baby-making goals
• Delivery of a personalized Next Steps Plan and recommended resources within 7 days of conversation
• Text/email support between initial meeting and deliverable deadline as needed to clarify any points
• One round of feedback/edits on Next Steps Plan, if needed
Cost: $200
Ideal for those who seeking sustained support during their fertility and early pregnancy journey.
Support can include:
• Emotional and practical support before, during, and after treatments
• Check-ins around provider appointments to help you prepare, advocate for your needs, and process outcomes
• In-person support (if desired) at procedures, monitoring appointments, insemination, retrievals, transfers, and beta hCG blood draws
• Guidance with insemination logistics, whether at-home via intracervical insemination (ICI), at-home or clinic-based intrauterine insemination (IUI), or in-vitro fertilization (IVF)
• Help navigating decisions around donor selection and legal considerations
• Personalized local referrals and resource-sharing based on your interests and learning style including books, podcasts, and websites
• Assistance researching costs, insurance coverage, and benefits packages
• Emotional support administering IVF/IUI medications
• Emotional support during waiting periods, including the two-week wait between insemination and pregnancy, as well as early stages of pregnancy
"Trying to Conceive"
support package
I’m available for text and email check-ins if you have questions or updates, or need any extra encouragement.
Support between sessions
We are navigating a maze of complex medical, legal, and financial systems. I'm here to help you process and move forward with more clarity and less stress.
Keeping things Manageable
I'm flexible to meet in person in Vermont or virtually, or to design a combination of both, depending on your location and needs.
In Person Or Virtual
My extensive understanding of local providers and services allows me to offer referrals that align with your needs and priorities.
refeRrals included
Fertility treatments can be emotionally, physically, and financially draining, but I help you see both the details and the big picture so you can stay grounded and adjust as needed.
one thing at a time
This package is perfect for anyone using assistance to get pregnant at home or in a clinic, as well as those in the early stage of pregnancy.
Designed For you
Why the "Trying to Conceive" package is special
What’s included:
• 4-5 one on one meetings per month (virtual or in-person, up to 75 minutes each)
• 7 days per week available phone support (call back within 36 hours)
• Unlimited text/email support (response within 48 hours)
• Access to the Bello Beginnings lending library of conception, pregnancy, and parenting books
Cost:
$650 for 1 month of dedicated support; $1650 for 3 months; $3000 for 6 months.
Reach out to schedule a no-cost introductory call so we can see if working together feels like the right fit.
If my rates are outside of your budget, please don't hesitate to get in touch anyway. I offer a sliding scale so I can support people with different financial situations. I also accept donations to a community fund to help offset discounted services for those who need it most.