Wondering what your birth doula prenatal visits will include? Here you’ll find information about when these visits are typically scheduled and what topics will likely be discussed/reviewed. Each visit’s timing and agenda is flexible and is intended to be personalized for you to best meet your needs.
1st Visit (typically between 27-32 weeks)
We’ll start to figure out your vision and goals for your birth experience.
Topics likely to be discussed during this meeting:
- Any questions/concerns/fears you have
- Prenatal nutrition and exercise
- Trauma history (as applicable)
- Birth plan options (or review existing documented birth plan)
- Personal coping strategies
2nd Visit (typically between 34-36 weeks)
We’ll want to review the details of your planned birthing experience and develop ways to achieve your birthing goals.
Topics usually covered during this meeting:
- Prenatal activities to encourage baby to be in an optimal position before labor begins
- Practice coping strategies (visualization, massage, comforting touch, etc.)
- Birthing positions
- How to identify active labor
- Birth team/who will be invited to the birth
3rd Visit (typically between 37-38 weeks)
It’s time to take care of the final preparations for your upcoming birthing experience!
Likely agenda for this visit:
- Finalize your birth plan as needed
- Review any information/resources you’ll need to confidently and intuitively make decisions during labor/delivery
- Lactation information (if applicable)
- Newborn care
- Discuss postpartum plans
- Nest preparation (setting up a comfortable space where you’ll spend time feeding, caring for, and resting with your newborn), as time permits