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General Information |
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Name:
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Lauren Letterman |
Primary & Secondary Languages: |
English and some conversational Spanish |
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Email address: |
Lauren.Letterman@gmail.com |
Website: |
Website coming soon |
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Where are you located? |
South Lincoln |
How many miles are you willing to travel for a birth? |
60 miles. |
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Phone number for initial contact? |
(417) 234-6835 |
Best hours to reach you for the client's initial contact: |
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
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How many years have you been providing labor support services? |
This is my first year of offering services. |
How many births have you attended as of June 2010? |
None |
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Will you attend home labors/births as well as hospital labors/births? Please explain your comfort level... |
I will attend hospital or home labors and births. |
What is the max number of births you feel comfortable handling each month? |
2 |
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Training & Credentials |
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What are your current credentials & individual experiences with doula care & labor support? |
I will be trained in July 2010 with toLabor. |
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Do you have any current plans for additional training? |
I am in the process of training to be a Hypno Doula with Hypnobabies. |
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Do you provide breastfeeding support & what is your basic theory of breastfeeding? |
I do provide extensive breastfeeding support and I feel all new moms should have the support and resources to get off to a strong start with their new babies. |
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Do you typically provide postpartum support to your clients? |
Yes |
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If yes to the previous question; for how long & what do you feel are your strong points in this area? |
I offer 2 post partum visits with my clients for as long as they would like my company. I am also available on call for postpartum, newborn, and breastfeeding support via phone or Skype. |
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Fees & Payment Plans |
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What is your typical fee schedule for attending births? |
I do not charge a fee for my doula services. |
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Do you require a down payment? |
I do not require a down payment for my birth doula services but I do require a $20 refundable security deposit for use of my Hypnobabies materials. |
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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I do not offer post partum doula services. |
Do you send a detailed bill to your couples & when is their payment due? |
N/A |
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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?
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No. |
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Will you provide a sliding fee for lower income couples? |
My services are free of charge. |
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 a couple 3 to 5 times prior to attending their birth. |
Do you provide a "whole house labor rehearsal" for your couples? |
Yes, upon request. |
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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? |
I will work with my clients to find a suitable back up that is the 'right fit' for them. |
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. |
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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 certainly attend a birth as a last minute doula but I would like some background information about the expecting family. |
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How do you describe yourself religiously? |
I am a member of the Methodist church. |
How does your religion effect how you work with clients? |
I am comfortable working with clients of all religions. |
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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? |
I have not had that opportunity but I am willing to work with families from all walks of life. |
Lauren Letterman
