Package Includes

Continuous support via phone, text, or email from the signing of this agreement until our final postpartum visit.
Three 2-hour sessions for birth and postpartum preparation.
One 1.5-hour pregnancy or postpartum massage, to be scheduled at your convenience.
A 4-week on-call period surrounding your estimated due date.
Continuous support during labour and birth. I will remain with you until you feel comfortable with my departure.
One check-in visit either at the postnatal ward/hotel or a few days after birth in your home, with special attention to breastfeeding.
One 4-hour postpartum visit (can be divided into 2–3 shorter visits).

Availability & Communication

General Contact:

From the time this agreement is signed, I am available for communication via phone, text, or email to respond to any questions or concerns, or simply to offer a listening ear. While I aim to respond promptly, I am generally most available during the day and between 8 PM and 11 PM.

On-Call Period:

During the agreed-upon on-call period, I am available 24/7 and will come to you when you request support during labour.

Preparation Sessions & Travel

All preparation sessions and classes will be held in your home or at another mutually agreed-upon location. If you reside more than 30 km from Åsa (Ringerike municipality), a travel fee of 5 NOK per additional kilometre applies. Maximum travel distance: 100 km from Åsa.

Topics we may cover include:

The natural physiological birth process, medical interventions, and hospital protocols (including your rights and informed consent).
Clarifying expectations of yourself, your birth partner, doula, and medical staff.
Creating your birth and postpartum plan.
Breathing, body awareness, intuition, and guided relaxation
Partner support during labour, including emotional presence and physical comfort techniques.
Labour and birthing positions.
Strengthening emotional connection to your unborn/newborn baby.

Support During Birth

Please notify me as soon as you believe labour may be starting so I can prepare, even if you don’t yet need my presence. I can meet you at your home or at the hospital. Once you are in active labour, I will remain with you until the baby is born and when you feel ready for me to leave.

Support may include:

The calm, continuous presence of someone focused solely on you.
Breathing support and guided relaxation during and between contractions.
Massage, acupressure, and other comfort measures (also supporting your partner to use them).
Suggestions for favourable labour and birthing positions.
Spinning Babies techniques for optimal fetal positioning.
Support in communication with hospital staff (note: I do not offer medical advice or interfere in medical decisions, but can help you understand your rights and options).

Postpartum Support

Included are 4 hours of postpartum support at home, in addition to one shorter check-in at the postnatal ward or shortly after birth in your home. These hours are flexible and may be used as you prefer.

Support may include:

Emotional check-in and adjustment to new parenthood.
Birth debrief and reflection on your hospital experience (if relevant).
Breastfeeding support.
Optional postpartum massage.
Light household support, meal prep, or caring for the baby while you rest, shower etc.

Terms & Conditions

If I am unable to attend your birth due to personal or family illness/emergency, I will provide six additional hours of postpartum care.
Together, we will determine your 4-week on-call window (e.g., from week 38–41). If labour begins outside this window, I will still do my best to attend at no additional cost.
If your labour begins after the on-call period has ended, an optional additional fee of 500 NOK per day will apply until the baby is born.
If you prefer to ensure continued availability, you may extend the on-call period in advance for 3,000 NOK per extra week.
If I anticipate being unavailable during your on-call window, a trusted back-up doula can be arranged (see below).
I neither offer nor perform clinical or medical advice or medical tasks.
My role is to support you emotionally, physically, and with relevant information. I can help you explore your options, but all medical decisions are yours to make in collaboration with your healthcare providers.

Payment

Total Package Price: 22,000 NOK

Pay via Vipps: 923 29 568 (Dina Skirbekk Heiberg)

Or bank account: 9722.10.60648

Please include your full name in the payment note.

Choose one payment option:

☐ Full payment at the first preparation session

☐ 50% at the first session, 50% one week before due date

☐ Payment in 4 or 6 instalments (25% due at first session)

Back-Up Doula (if applicable)

If needed, my back-up doula [Name] will be on call from [Start Date] to [End Date]. She will provide equivalent services. Both doulas will stay informed through shared communication. I will remain available for phone/text/email support during this time.

Confidentiality

Your identity and personal information will remain fully confidential. Should I wish to share your story publicly (e.g., on Instagram or my website), I will request your permission in advance.

Signatures

I have read and understood this agreement and consent to the terms and conditions.

Client(s): _____________________________

Doula: _____________________________

Back-up doula: _____________________________

Birth Doula Agreement