Birth Doula Services

What a doula is — and isn't

Emotional support, labour guidance and information to help you navigate decisions. A doula does not replace your midwife, doctor or partner, provide medical advice or make decisions for you.

Prenatal, labour & postpartum support

One prenatal visit to prepare birth preferences and partner involvement. Early labour guidance by phone/text; continuous in-person support in active labour until 2 hours after birth, with comfort techniques and feeding guidance. Postnatal Visit (subject to availability) and one month of call and text support.

Working together

Start with a free 15-minute compatibility call, then agreement and retainer, prenatal visit, on-call period, active labour and postpartum support. On-call from 2 weeks before your due date until 10 days after, with check-ins every two days as labour approaches.

Investment — RM3,100*

A RM1,000 non-refundable retainer secures your dates. Balance due within 7 days after birth. Bookings after 34 weeks carry a late booking fee of RM150 per week and a retainer of RM2,500.

Good to know

Extra prenatal appointments: RM120 per hour, RM60 per extra 30 minutes. Travel: first 50 km included, then RM0.50 per km plus tolls. Extended time: RM30 per hour over 8 hours of physical presence. If in-person support is replaced with virtual support, the fee is reduced by RM1,500. A backup doula supports you if I'm unable to attend. Full terms are in the doula agreement, shared before booking.

Fees

i. Full Birth Support - RM3,100 (Physical Presence during Active labour until 2 hrs after birth of baby)

This agreement commences upon signing and a non-refundable retainer fee of RM1,000 is made.

This is a time sensitive agreement, please check with me for availability prior to signing.

Bookings made after 34 weeks are subject to a late booking surcharge of RM150 per week and a retainer of RM2,500 instead of RM1,000.

Final payment payable within 7 days after birth, unless otherwise agreed in advance.

ii. Travelling charges:

1. Outstation/Multiple trips - RM0.50 per kilometre travelled above the 50 km aggregated allowance.

2. Toll - may be charged as per current rates.

iii. Extended time - Physical presence over aggregated 8hrs may incur additional charges of RM30 per hour.

iv. Optional add-ons are listed and chosen during registration. Extra prenatal appointments are RM120 per hour and RM60 per extra half hour. Birth pool rental is RM200 for the first week and RM20 per extra week.

Termination and refund

i. Once service has commenced (including but not limited to: Pregnancy Support through text/calls, Prenatal Visits, Birth Plan Discussion, Advice on Dr) - No Refunds.

ii. Upon commencement of On-Call Period - Full fees are applicable, even in scenarios such as:

1. Choosing to terminate my services (including caesarean and you no longer require my services).

2. Error on your part - Failing to call in time, abruptly changing the meet-up location, providing inaccurate/false information. Please make mobile phone calls (not WhatsApp calls) & texts.

3. In unexpected circumstances such as (including but not limited to) precipitous birth, unexpected preterm, or medical emergencies preventing attendance, I will still go to either your home or hospital to be with you, with no refund and full payment is required.

iii. Due to my own circumstances (illness, injury, family emergency or at another birth, etc.):

1. If a backup doula is provided, full fees are applicable.

2. If replaced with virtual support, the fee is reduced by RM1,500.

iv. I reserve the right to terminate services immediately in cases of verbal or physical abuse or inappropriate behaviour by you or your support person or any third party present. No refunds issued. If I have already started Labour support then full fees are applicable.

Frequently asked questions

What does a birth doula actually do?

A doula gives continuous physical and emotional support: before birth to plan your choices, during labour to keep you calm and comfortable, and after birth with feeding. A doula does not replace your doctor or midwife.

Do you support hospital births and inductions?

Yes: hospital births, inductions, planned caesareans and planned homebirths. The setting is your choice.