Letter of Agreement for Doula Services, Terms, and Fees

Deep Roots Birth Collective LLC Deep roots, Strong Families.

What is a Doula?

A birth doula accompanies the birthing couple in labor to ensure a supportive, empowered, and fulfilling birth experience. Drawing on education, professional training, and personal experience, doulas provide emotional support and physical comfort. They offer reassurance and perspective to the birthing couple, suggesting techniques to aid relaxation, labor progress, and overall comfort. Importantly, doulas are independent professionals working for you—not for caregivers or hospitals—and do not perform medical tasks.

Before Labor

Your doula will meet with you and your partner twice before labor to:

  • Build relationship and understanding of birth preferences

  • Discuss your non-negotiables, priorities, and any concerns or fears.

  • Explore pain and fatigue coping strategies for both partners.

  • Provide straightforward childbirth education tailored to your needs.

Additional meetings can be arranged as needed. Communication is encouraged, especially within 24 hours of provider appointments, to address any questions or updates.

During Labor

Notify your doula when you suspect labor has begun. Your doula will offer phone support initially, then join you at an agreed-upon time and place—whether at home, a birth center, or the hospital. Please allow 1-2 hours for arrival. In cases of overnight induction, your doula will join you once you’ve established a regular pattern of contractions.

Labor Support Includes:

  • Continuous physical, emotional, and informational support.

  • Assistance for partners with reassurance, suggestions, and information.

  • Facilitation of communication between you and your care providers.

After Birth

Your doula will remain with you until:

  • The placenta is delivered.

  • You are comfortable and settled. Initial breastfeeding is established.

Your doula will follow up the day after birth and schedule 2 postpartum visits to review the birth, answer any questions, and provide continued support.

Services Provided:
The Empowered Journey Package

Comprehensive Prenatal Support:

  • Two in-depth prenatal consultations.

  • Two customized bodywork sessions for the mother + one for the partner.

  • Personalized birth planning sessions.

  • Tailored education on pain management, labor stages, birth interventions, and postpartum recovery.

  • Unlimited phone and text support from the time of hire.

  • Free access to digital courses.

Labor and Delivery Assistance:

  • Continuous support during labor and delivery.

  • 24/7 on-call availability from 38 weeks.

  • Expertise in natural pain relief techniques (massage, breathing, positioning, essential oils).

  • Advocacy to uphold your birth preferences.

  • Partner support to foster active participation.

  • Optional birth photography (30 raw images).

Immediate Postpartum Care:

  • Support during the initial postpartum hours

  • Facilitation of parent-baby bonding.

  • Help transitioning home, if applicable.

  • Emotional support and postpartum mental health check-ins, with referrals if needed.

  • Focus on unpacking the story of your birth.

Service Limitations:

Your doula will not:
Perform clinical tasks (e.g., blood pressure checks, fetal monitoring, vaginal exams).

Make decisions for you. Your doula will provide information to support informed choices. Speak to sta on your behalf but will support you in voicing your needs.

Fees and Payment:
Total Service Fee: $3,200.00

Non-refundable $500 deposit required to secure your due date window. Full payment must be completed by the 30th week of gestation.

Accepted payment methods: Personal check, cash, or digital invoice to pay online. Please note, if digital invoice is requested a 3% Squarespace service fee will be charged for each transaction.

Please Make checks payable to:

Deep Roots Birth Collective LLC

Mail checks to:

Stacey Garrigan 20732 NE Sierra Dr. Bend, OR 97701

Check Drop Off:

Starbird Womens Health Clinic

*Please be sure check is in sealed envelope. Can be placed in the Deep Roots Birth Collective box behind the front desk.

Terms and Conditions:

Rapid Labor: If the doula cannot attend due to rapid labor, the fee will be retained, and alternative postpartum support arrangements will be made.
Late Cancellation: If you choose not to use your doula’s services after 38 weeks or fail to call her during labor, the full fee is non-refundable.
Cesarean Section: In case of a planned or emergency C-section, the full fee remains applicable and postpartum care will be arranged.