Doula Support during your birth includes…
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Help with natural comfort measures and birth positions to promote ease in labor and delivery.
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A shoulder to lean on and listening ear for both you and your partners questions or concerns
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Each of our doulas are trained in non-confrontational advocacy techniques. We are there to be a teammate in helping you achieve your birth goals.
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Our packages include access to our eight-part childbirth education series and full access to your doula for any questions that come up during your pregnancy or postpartum.
COMPLETE PACKAGE
Full Support from your chosen birth doula through your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience.
Here’s what’s included:
The Birth Bloc’s eight-part Childbirth Education Classes (valued at $360)
2-hour prenatal meeting with your doula to prepare for your birth. We go in deep into what you are wanting from your birth experience, how your partner and doula can support you with non-medical and medical pain relief tools, and any concerns you have over your pregnancy care or birth and postpartum plans. We’ll also help you write a birth plan that can serve as a communication tool between you and your provider!
Doula support at your birth by your chosen doula from whenever you request support, until you are settled postpartum. Back-up doula services secured by another agency doula in the case of an excessively long birth, or other unforeseen conflict by your chosen doula.
In-home, postpartum visit with your doula to check in on your mental, emotional, and physical health; recap your birth, answer any questions you or your partner have, and help with newborn and feeding care questions.
Access to our community WhatsApp group that has announcements, discussion groups, pregnancy and birth information, and MORE!
Direct contact via text or e-mail with your birth doula who can answer your questions whenever you need support throughout your pregnancy and postpartum experience.
Pick Your Doula
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Founder of Bloc Births LLC and Certified Birth Doula with five years of experience and over 150+ families served; Heidi is a professional doula who focuses on supporting clients through all different types of births, with a particular passion for advocacy inside of hospital birth settings. She has a special interest in fetal positioning and preparing the body for birth, boasting a Body Ready Method Professional Certification and Spinning Babies education.
Investment: $1800
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Emma is a Certified Birth Doula with over three years of hands-on experience, proudly supporting more than 70 families across the Kansas City metro. Her passion for birth work shines through in every setting — whether in the hospital, at home, or anywhere in between. Emma brings a calm, confident presence and a toolbox of advanced skills; including training in the Body Ready Method, Spinning Babies, and certification as an Evidence Based Birth Childbirth Instructor. She’s dedicated to empowering families with knowledge, support, and unwavering care throughout their birth journey.
Investment: $1500
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Most of my career has revolved around supporting women, and after seeing first-hand how revolutionary birth and postpartum support was to my own experience, I knew I wanted to step into doula work! I am a Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula and love supporting families to make informed and empowered decisions as they enter into parenthood. My core belief is that positive birth stories is how we make the world a better place!
Investment: $1350
We have multiple payment plan options so you can find something that fits your budget. We also accept HSA and FSA funds through our payment system. If you are a return client, please ask your doula about our discount.3% convenience fee applies to all card transactions.
PREP & POSTPARTUM PACKAGE
Wrap around support from a birth doula during your pregnancy and postpartum.
**This package does not include birth support
Here’s what’s included:
The Baby Bloc’s eight-part Childbirth Education Classes valued at $360
2-hour prenatal meeting with your doula to prepare for your birth. We go in deep into what you are wanting from your birth experience, how your partner can support you with non-medical and medical pain relief tools and any concerns you have over your pregnancy care or birth and postpartum plans. We’ll also help you write a birth plan that can serve as a communication tool between you and your provider!
A doula to ask questions to during your birth. Your doula will be a phone call or text away for different questions or to help guide you during your labor depending on your needs.
In-home, postpartum visit with your doula to check in on your mental, emotional, and physical health; recap your birth, answer any questions you or your partner have, and help with newborn and feeding care.
Access to our community WhatsApp group that has announcements, discussion groups, pregnancy and birth information, and MORE!
Direct contact via text or e-mail with your birth doula who can answer your questions whenever you need support throughout your pregnancy and postpartum experience.
MORGAN GREGORY
BIRTH DOULA
Certified birth doula, former elementary school teacher, and mom to two little ones 3 and under (plus one very loyal little dog); Morgan is here to walk alongside you in your pregnancy and birth journey with steady, compassionate, and evidence-based support.
She has a special interest in Hypnobirthing techniques and preparing the body for labor throughout pregnancy - From breathwork and relaxation to alignment, movement, and mindset; she’ll help you and your partner build the tools you need to enter birth feeling strong, empowered, and connected.
Whether you’re planning an unmedicated home birth, a hospital birth with an epidural, or something in between—Morgan will meet you exactly where you are.
Investment: $900
*3% convenience fee applies to all card transactions
Teamwork makes the dream work!
Teamwork makes the dream work!
Benefits of working with a Doula Agency
We each have unique strengths that you can pull from to get all the care, knowledge, and attention you need during your pregnancy and birth. Even though you’re working one-on-one with a doula, we are always in contact with one another asking for insight to make sure we are serving our clients best.
We always have back-up doulas who know your birth plan and can jump in seamlessly when needed! Sometimes births go really long, or one of us gets sick and doesn’t want to spread anything to you or your newborn… and with built in back-up, we can continue showing up for you without missing a beat!
There is no cap on how many hours we support your birth. Whether your birth is 3 hours or three days (yes, that happens), your primary doula has the option to switch out with their backup once they reach the point of exhaustion so a rejuvenated doula can step in and help you get the best care, no matter how long your birth goes.
Did you know the average doula burns out by the 2-year mark? By serving together, we have gotten to stay in the game longer while finding balance for ourselves and our families, which means the families we serve get to work with experienced and knowledgeable doulas at a fair price.
I’m sure you have some questions. Here are a few answers.
Inviting a doula into your birth is a deeply personal decision, and we don’t take the responsibility lightly.
If you have any questions before booking a consultation, feel free to contact our lead doula and owner, Heidi, HERE!
Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions so you can explore if a doula is the right fit for your birth support.
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A doula supports you during your pregnancy and birth through educational, emotional & physical support. Our current mainstream maternal health care system is not able to meet these needs effectively for pregnant individuals. Studies have shown that when giving birth with a doula present, people have significantly better health outcomes for them and their baby.
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YES, YES, and another YES for emphasis. Doulas are trained to support ALL births, and it is fun to have some variety! Unmedicated birth is great, but not the right option for many, and we 100% support parents choosing what they feel comfortable with for their birth. Doulas can change your position frequently while utilizing an epidural, encourage labor along during an induction, or help center the vibes during your c-section around you and your baby bonding.
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We encourage all partners to attend our free, 30-minute initial consult and see how they feel about a doula being present after that! No strings attached.
Doulas will never replace a partner’s role in birth. Doulas are actually at the birth to help the person giving birth AND the partner have a better experience! As a partner, wouldn’t you feel great being educated on how you can help create a more comfortable and respected birth experience? Doulas are there to do just that… empower the partner to take control of the birthing room just as much as the parent giving birth and help them know how to be an active participant in the process.
A doula is there to help you navigate the maternal health care system, provide emotional and physical support to the whole family, educate you on your birthing options, help your partner look like a rock star… while letting grab them food and go to the bathroom once in a while.
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First, look at your insurance. Few insurances cover the cost of a doula (some magical unicorn ones do though!) but many will let you use Health Savings or Flexible Spending Accounts to cover the costs.
Second, utilize your friends and family! Did you know many gift registries let you register for a doula? Friends and family can contribute to the fund, because what’s a cooler gift then education and support from a professional during your pregnancy and birth??? My tip to clients is to buy what you can second-hand or borrowed for baby, and utilize your network to pay for the things that will set you up for success as you start your parenting journey… like a doula, meal delivery, house cleaners. etc.
We also are happy to set up payments plans throughout your pregnancy in however way works best for you to pay, we just ask that your bill is paid in full two weeks before your due date!
What Makes Us Special
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What Makes Us Special ~
Specialized training in…
trauma-informed care
non-confrontational advocacy techniques
fetal positioning
supporting epidurals/inductions when desired or needed
working within hospital systems to support our client’s birth plans
Are you worried a doula doesn’t fit your birth preferences?
Our nation is in the middle of a maternity care crisis, and while doula care will never fix all the gaps in our systems, it has been proven to better birth and postpartum outcomes; but yet so few families are utilizing doula support.
There is a misconception around doula care that it is only for those seeking low-intervention birth. While doulas can absolutely help with those goals, we’d be selling ourselves short if we didn’t let you know that we can do SO much more!
Doulas are there to support, to advocate for, and to guide you through the unknowns of birth. Hiring a doula means having a guaranteed support person on your baby's birthday who has gotten to know your family and your birth preferences and who knows the system you’re giving birth within.
A doula is an advocate who will be with you every step of the way, all with the goal of helping you and your family leave the experience feeling cared for and seen during the process of bringing your baby earth-side.