How many clients do you take per month?

I can only take two clients per month. Why so few? My goal is to block out 2 weeks before and after your due date to be completely available for your birth. If I cannot clear all those dates, I will let you know.

Also, I do not have a backup in the immediate Heidelberg area. I do have the possibility of asking another doula who is roughly an hour away to be my backup, but that's not ideal on a regular basis. If I have too many clients lined up in a month, the possibility exists that I may miss a birth while attending another. It would be irresponsible for me to let that happen.

Finally, I am blessed by a great group of friends who are willing to take my children, but I rely on their kindness and cannot take advantage of that to attend more births. I can only take on clients as my family situation dictates so that I am able to give you my 100% attention as you deserve.

Do I really need a birth plan?

If you are planning a low intervention birth, yes. Why? Care providers today are not used to women wanting to let their bodies do what they need to without the many interventions that have become common place. A simple one page reminder will do the job. And yes, I am happy to help you draw up a plan.