Cost is often one of the first barriers expectant parents face when considering whether or not to hire a doula for their pregnancy and birth. It’s understandable why many moms may be wondering, “How much does a doula cost in Kansas?” And while price varies widely depending on location, experience, and services…this article will help you estimate how much you can expect to pay for your doula, as well as 5 easy ways to afford doula support you probably hadn’t already thought of!
What’s the Average Cost of a Doula in Kansas?
According to BornBir, birth doula support in Kansas typically ranges from $800-$1500, with a few doulas offering packages that are more or less expensive.
What should I be looking for in a doula package?
The most important characteristic to be looking for in your doula is somebody who makes you say “I am so excited for that person to be at my birth!”
Other things to look for in their packages (besides pricing) are…
- How many hours of active labor support do they offer?
- Do they hire a second or backup doula to guarantee longer support for you?
- How many prenatal and postpartum visits are included?
- What other services are they including in their packages? (birth photography, placenta encapsulation, postpartum support, etc.)
5 Easy Ways to Pay for Your Doula
Gentle Heart Doula Care is committed to making sure that every mom who wants a doula can afford one. Here’s how we’re making that happen!
- Have a Health Savings or Flex Spending account?? I can accept HSA/FSA payments!
- Have a baby shower coming up? Add a cash fund to your baby registry, or shop my services at Be Her Village!
- Have insurance? I am able to accept Medicaid, or you may be able to submit an itemized bill for reimbursement! (call your insurance to confirm this is something they cover)
- Need to make smaller payments? Use a payment plan! I will create a payment plan customized to the amount and frequency that works best for you.
- Finally, if you can’t afford to pay the listed price, please let me know what you could reasonably afford to pay for birth doula support and I will see if there are enough funds in the “Choose What You Pay” Scholarship Program to cover the difference! 10% of every purchase at Gentle Heart Doula Care goes towards a scholarship fund to help make these services accessible to more mothers in our community, because every woman deserves this kind of support!
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I offer free, no-pressure consultations to chat about your birth goals, answer your questions, and see if doula support is right for you
Why Doula Support Is Worth the Investment
There’s very few days that you will remember for the rest of your life. Just like we spend so much money on having our dream wedding, we should value the investment of time, energy, and money that we make into our births.
Doula support has been studied to not only improve your overall birth experience, but also increase safety and improve outcomes like 39% less risk of c-section, 10% less use of pain medicine, 31% less chance of being unsatisfied with your birth experience, 41 minutes shorter labor on average, and 15% increase in the chances of spontaneous vaginal delivery.
How much you can expect to pay for your doula will vary depending on their packages and expertise. The important thing to know is doula support is more accessible and affordable now than it has ever been! At Gentle Heart Doula Care, we are committed to making sure that price never gets in the way of someone hiring a doula if they want one. Check out the 5 easy ways to pay for your doula support above, or click below to schedule a free meet & greet to get started today!