Congratulations and thank you for expressing interest in the services of Birth Essential (and Fort Worth Doulas)! We are excited to meet you as you learn about the services we offer. It is never too late to hire us but we do take a limited number of clients so please please secure services as soon as possible to ensure a spot on our calendar. We must receive a signed contract and a paid retainer before officially adding you to the calendar and then we are on call 24/7.

There are 2 ways to hire us! A traditional doula package OR an hourly rate. ​

Traditional Doula Package - $1250
  • Best if this is your first vaginal birth
  • ​Best if planning a VBAC
  • Best if you'll need extra support
  • includes postpartum meeting
Doula by the hour - $500 call fee plus $75/hr
  • Designed for repeat clients who've already had a vaginal birth
  • Best if you've already had a precipitous birth (less than 4 hours)
  • Best if you're planning a cesarean
  • Does not include postpartum meeting
All birth service includes but is not limited to:
  • A free consultation (usually about 45 minutes)
  • Unlimited phone calls, texting and email 
  • A prenatal meeting lasting 60-90 minutes (usually recommended around 37 weeks)
  • Use of one of our TENS units for labor

​Birth Doula service requires a fee of $500 to be paid with receipt of your signed contract. We are on call from the moment we have your contract in hand.
(We accept PayPal, Venmo, Credit Cards (including most FSA and HSA cards) Check and/or Cash.)
Extra services include:
  • Additional prenatal or postpartum meetings ($75 for 1.5 hours)
  • Placenta Encapsulation can be purchase for $250 which includes pills and a keepsake cord and placenta print (if desired)
  • Belly Binding. Please visit the link on the Fort Worth Doulas website and purchase a Belly Bandit. Belly Bandit may be 100% covered by insurance or paid for with your HSA or FSA card.

​Postpartum shift costs

  • ​Postpartum shifts have a separate contract.
  • Contracted shifts will be provided at a rate of $275 per 8 hour shift and $137.50 per 4 hour shift after satisfying a $125 administration fee.
  • A la carte shifts will be provided at a rate of $300 per 8 hour shift and $150 per 4 hour shift. After satisifying 40 hours at this rate, the above rate may be utilized ($275 per 8 hour shift and $137.50 per 4 hour shift)
  • Alternative rates may apply in special situations. Please contact us with inquiries.

Thank you so much for your consideration!