The following are included in our birth doula services and are not limited to the following:

• One free consultation. This is a casual one hour meeting to get to know each other, talk about your pregnancy and discuss your birthing desires. We also share about our doula services and scope of practice and find out if we are a good match. Usually we meet at a beach park or your home for this interview.
• Two prenatal visits, each lasting typically around 2 hours. During these visits we will discuss birth preferences, comfort measures, relaxation techniques, labor positions, labor preparation and postpartum preparation. We talk about choices and options and make sure both partners have a full basket of tools and comfort to get through the labor process as smoothly as they can. A partner plan is created as well as a birth preferences plan if desired. As well as anything else that comes up. Preparing for birth is a beautiful and important way to spend time together. virtual and in person, or in person.
• We can provide phone, email, and text support throughout your pregnancy based on your needs. When it is appropriate, we pass care to another professional to help hold the family in many capacities. It takes a village to raise a child. I always to refer to therapists, chiropractors and lactation consultants when necessary.
• We are on call for you 24/7 from 37 weeks of pregnancy through birth.
• Active labor support is usually when most families want support. Phone calls and check-ins happen every 3 hours until physical labor support is wanted.
• Doulas generally stay 1-3 hours hours after birth.
• One post visit is included with the birth doula package. It is different from a typical postpartum doula visit and scheduled between 3-14 days postpartum. This visit is focused on processing the birth and making sure your entire family is thriving as best as it can with such a huge life transition.
• If desired we can assist in photographing the labor with your camera or one of our iPhones.

Postpartum services may include:

• Physical, emotional, and informational support
• New parent care & support
• Breastfeeding feeding support
• Help with infant care to allow parents to rest/shower
• Meal & snack prep
• Light housework/dishes/laundry
• Older sibling/pet care
• Some errands
• Nighttime diaper changes/feedings/soothing
• Email/phone support

Community childbirth classes are offered monthly in Haiku in the Pacific Birth Collective classroom space. The community classes are geared for hospital birthing families and getting to know other families who are birthing around the same time. It truly takes a village to raise a child. Bonnie has a very hands on approach and she uses educational props, white boards, silly puddy, and more. Ice to practice breathing techniques for labor. You will learn hands-on massage techniques so that partners learn how to provide more comfort in labor. These classes are personalized, dynamic and fun. Bonnie’s goal is to leave the family more prepared to walk confidently towards the birth of their baby and potentially make new friends.

Private childbirth classes are available. Bonnie also offers in person personalized childbirth education in the comfort of your home anywhere on the island of Maui.