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General Information |
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Name:
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Julia Franken |
Primary & Secondary Languages: |
English |
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Email address: |
Juliarfranken@gmail.com |
Website: |
Answers coming soon |
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Where are you located? |
Lincoln, NE. |
How many miles are you willing to travel for a birth? |
Mostly Lincoln and surrounding areas , but will travel as far as Omaha. |
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Phone number for initial contact? |
402-770-7045 |
Best hours to reach you for the client's initial contact: |
Call anytime, just leave a message if you get my voicemail. I am good at returning phone calls. |
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How many years have you been providing labor support services? |
I just started in 2010 but plan on doing this as my lifelong career! |
How many births have you attended as of June 2010? |
I have attended 1 birth so far. |
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Will you attend home labors/births as well as hospital labors/births? Please explain your comfort level... |
I welcome both hospital and home birth families. The home birth does need to be attended by a trained birth professional as well though. |
What is the max number of births you feel comfortable handling each month? |
Right now around 2 births per month. |
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Training & Credentials |
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What are your current credentials & individual experiences with doula care & labor support? |
Currently, I am in training to become a doula with the ToLabor organization. I am also in training to become a childbirth educator with the ALACE/IBWP organization. I have attended and completed the Lamaze International Breastfeeding Support Specialists workshop. |
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Do you have any current plans for additional training? |
Besides my official trainings: I am always finding new information, watching as many birth videos as I can get my hands on, and reading, reading, reading! |
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Do you provide breastfeeding support & what is your basic theory of breastfeeding? |
I do provide breastfeeding support and I find it to be very important support to have. Good support throughout your breastfeeding relationship is very necessary. It is so easy to get discouraged, so it is important to have other woman who have been there or are going through these same things with you. |
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Do you typically provide postpartum support to your clients? |
Yes, I plan on staying at least a couple of hours after to the birth. I will also do at least one postpartum visit to make sure everyone is still doing well and if I can be of any assistance. |
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If yes to the previous question; for how long & what do you feel are your strong points in this area? |
In the first couple of hours after birth, if the mom has decided to breastfeed I will be there to support her and help her with holds, tips, or if she wants to try the laid back breastfeeding method as well. (Laid back breastfeeding method is where the mom lays back and lets the baby find it's own way to the nipple. The babies basically find their own “holds” they are comfortable with and there is less struggling.) |
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Fees & Payment Plans |
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What is your typical fee schedule for attending births? |
I am currently not charging for my services, because I am not yet certified. (But if I have to use daycare I would appreciate some help with that cost) |
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Do you require a down payment? |
Not yet. |
Are you willing to be on a call list for "free" services when low income families contact our website? |
Yes |
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How much do you charge for postpartum doula care?
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Not charging yet |
Do you send a detailed bill to your couples & when is their payment due? |
I will, when I start charging |
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Do you charge additional mileage when you have to travel outside of your hometown? |
I might...I haven't decided yet. |
Do you charge "cost" for labor supplies used during a birth?
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No |
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Will you provide a sliding fee for lower income couples? |
Yes |
Are you open to trading or bartering for services |
Yes |
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Miscellaneous Information |
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How many times do you typically meet with couples prior to attending their birth? |
I would like to meet with them at least 2 times. |
Do you provide a "whole house labor rehearsal" for your couples? |
This is something I am currently learning. But I will definitely go over and rehearse all kinds of techniques and positions for labor and birth. |
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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? |
Yes, I have worked with and know doulas that I trust to do backup for me |
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, I think it is very important for all doulas (especially the ones just starting out) to be involved in as many birth experiences as they can. We can only get better with more knowledge and more experience. |
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Is it ok for other doulas to contact you to help secure their own reliable backup? |
Yes, as long as my schedule allows I would be happy to help! |
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? |
Considering this is all that I have done so far....I make it work! |
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How do you describe yourself religiously? |
I am a Christian who believes in that God has created our bodies for making, birthing, and nurturing babies! (In a very perfect way!) |
How does your religion effect how you work with clients? |
If the client is of a different religious background than I am that is not a problem. I am very open to and love learning about people from all religions, races, and backgrounds. I find it interesting and embrace difference. |
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Do you provide a doula contract for detailed expectations of your care to be signed by all parties? |
I am in the process of making one. |
Have you ever worked with same sex couples? |
No, but I am definitely open and willing to do so. |
Julia Franken
