April 2013 Moms

Doula gift

I know this isn't really "a thing" but when we hired our doula, her fee was only $200 as she was not yet DONA certified, but had attended 4 births, with 4-5 more coming up before mine.   Now she is certified, has attended several births and her fee on her website says she now charges $400-$600.

Even though she hasn't yet supported me in my labor & delivery, she has been INVALUABLE in so many ways already.  So helpful on anything and everything, extremely reassuring and I just cannot say enough good things about her.  And even before I found out how helpful she was/is, I felt like we were getting way more than we were paying her for (2 prenatal visits, plus she comes to my house when in labor, stays with me until after I've delivered and then comes 2 more times after the birth)

SO, all that being said, I want to get her a gift to let her know how much I appreciate her.  I don't know a TON about her personally other than that she has 2 boys, she is in to birthy stuff (training to be a Hypnobirth instructor also) and that she makes adorable cakes and cupcakes for people on the side.  

Any ideas on what you might get someone like that?  

Mommy to
Tyler (10/29/08)
and Lily (4/21/13)

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Re: Doula gift

  • Maybe a gift certificate for her and her family to do something together (dinner, movies, waterpark...)?  When I think about all of the hours that doulas put in with us, I can't help but think it's a lot of time away from her family!
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  • I definitely agree with a gift certificate; maybe a massage or something like that? Also, if she's really into birthy stuff, maybe you could check on Etsy and see if there are any pretty pieces of jewelry for doulas or midwives. 
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  • Ooh these are great suggestions. I especially like the gift certificate for her family at a water park or checking etsy for something "birthy" : thanks ladies!
    Mommy to
    Tyler (10/29/08)
    and Lily (4/21/13)

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  • Ticketed to a local zoo or other putting and a pizza gift card. A day of fun out and dinner taken care of. 
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