Find a Doula in Lincoln Nebraska

*General Information*
Name:	Carrie Noble	Primary & Secondary Languages:	English
Email address:	carrienoble@lincolndoulas.com	Website:	no
Where are you located?	Bellevue, NE	How many miles are you willing to travel for a birth?	Within an hour drive of Bellevue
Phone number for initial contact?	(402)594-5237	Best hours to reach you for the client's initial contact:	10am-6pm
How many years have you been providing labor support services?	6 years	How many births have you attended as of June 2010?	Approx. 20
Will you attend home labors/births as well as hospital labors/births? Please explain your comfort level...	yes but I will not attend a homebirth as the primary provider or if birth is unassisted.	What is the max number of births you feel comfortable handling each month?	2
*Training & Credentials*
What are your current credentials & individual experiences with doula care & labor support?	Prior to becoming a doula I was active with LLL for 5 years before moving to Texas. There, I started my own breastfeeding support group and worked as a breastfeeding peer counselor for WIC. After returning to Nebraska I again became active with LLL for about 2 years. I apprenticed with a home birth midwife for about two years then began my doula training through Cascade Christian Childbirth Association. I have attended around 20 births including my time as an apprentice.
Do you have any current plans for additional training?	I am always looking for new areas to expand my training and education.
Do you provide breastfeeding support & what is your basic theory of breastfeeding?	I do provide breastfeeding support and believe in feeding on demand. I also believe in attachment parenting and extended breastfeeding. I also feel with proper education and support, anyone can breastfeed.
Do you typically provide postpartum support to your clients?	I typically visit at least a couple of times after birth to answer any questions on infant care and breastfeeding. I have not yet provided postpartum support but I am willing to do so.
If yes to the previous question; for how long & what do you feel are your strong points in this area?	My strong point in providing postpartum care is breastfeeding support which I provide to every client as long as needed. I will also provide post partum care such as light housekeeping, education, and sibling care (if needed so mother can rest) for up to 6 weeks post partum.
*Fees & Payment Plans*
What is your typical fee schedule for attending births?	$350- $400
Do you require a down payment?	I do require a $100 deposit when a client signs a contract with me to ensure their place in my schedule.	Are you willing to be on a call list for "free" services when low income families contact our website?	Answers coming soon
How much do you charge for postpartum doula care?	Answers coming soon	Do you send a detailed bill to your couples & when is their payment due?	Answers coming soon
Do you charge additional mileage when you have to travel outside of your hometown?	no	Do you charge "cost" for labor supplies used during a birth?	no
Will you provide a sliding fee for lower income couples?	Yes	Are you open to trading or bartering for services	Yes
*Miscellaneous Information*
How many times do you typically meet with couples prior to attending their birth?	Depending on their needs anywhere from 3-6 times and no less than 2 if I already know them	Do you provide a "whole house labor rehearsal" for your couples?	Answers coming soon
Do you guarantee backup services in case you are unable to attend due to illness or sudden conflicts? If not, would you encourage your couple to find a 2nd choice doula for backup?	I am working on networking with other doulas to provide back-up care but I have never missed a birth.	If it felt "right" to you & your client, would you ever consider working as a team with another beginning doula to help her gain experience?	Yes
Is it ok for other doulas to contact you to help secure their own reliable backup?	yes	How do you honestly feel about attending a birth for a couple you have never met either as a last minute doula or backup doula?	I would prefer to meet at least once for a back up and twice for a last minute doula
How do you describe yourself religiously?	I am a Christian	How does your religion effect how you work with clients?	My doula business is also my ministry
Do you provide a doula contract for detailed expectations of your care to be signed by all parties?	Yes	Have you ever worked with same sex couples?	no

" I am always looking for new areas to expand my training and education. "