Caroline Patterson, CD(DONA)
Birth Doula
Placenta Encapsulation
I am now a Medi-Cal Provider and can take Medi-Cal and Partnership Plans!
Payment Options
I offer my clients a sliding scale option based on trust and a desire to reach all types of people who could benefit from my Doula Services. People that can afford to pay the full price are trusted to do so, and this in turn allows me to be able to offer my services at a discounted rate for others who may not be able to afford full price.
Although I typically split payments into two (half due at the signing of our contract and the other half due at our second prenatal visit) I am willing to offer customized payment plans if that is what's needed. If you feel like you need doula services but are worried about cost, please feel free to reach out to me.
Green Bottle Sliding Scale Tool
The Green Bottle is an economic justice tool and helpful graphic created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk to guide decision making surrounding sliding scale options, and which one suits you best.
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The highest dollar cost reflects the true cost of the service. If you have access to financial security, own property or have personal savings, are able to pay for "wants" and spend little time worrying about securing necessities in your life, this price is for you.
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The middle cost is for those who have access to steady income and are not spending most of their time thinking about meeting basic needs- although you may still be conquering debt, building savings, and moving away from paycheck-to-paycheck living. If you can ask others for financial support (family members, partners, or friends) please consider using those personal resources for the full price of services.
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The bottom cost represents an honest acknowledgment that there are folks whose economic circumstances would prevent them from having a doula if there was not a deliberate opportunity made for them to access services at a cost that is reflective of their economic realities. If you struggle to maintain access to basic needs and struggle to make ends meet, you probably belong here. I am able to accommodate your needs on the basis of having full-paying clients throughout the year.
$1400-$1200
$1000-$800
$700-$500
Due to the nature, amount of extra time, and energy put into this package, I do not offer a sliding scale at this time.
$2000
Due to the nature of placenta encapsulation work, I do not offer a sliding scale at this time.
$350 as a stand-alone fee
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$150 in addition to doula services ($200 discount)
Included in the Birth As Ceremony Package, can be added onto the Essential Birth Package, or can be done as a stand-alone ceremony (doesn't have to be birth related--please reach out if you could use this ceremony at this time)
$350