Shelly Taft, P.D., Serving Central and Eastern Massachusetts Northeastern Connecticut, and Northern Rhode Island.
Fees:
My birth service is offered as a package that includes labor support, and prenatal and postpartum appointments. The fee for this package ranges from $500 to $800, depending on your location. Under certain circumstances, I may be able to accept a sliding scale fee. I am also open to accepting barter of goods or services. Gift certificates are also available. Please call me at 508-245-5301 or email me for more information and to set up your free initial consultation.
~ use of my resource binder, which includes articles on pregnancy, labor and birth, and postpartum care to make researching your care options easier.
~ on call support starting two weeks before your due date and lasting up until your birth
~ continuous and encouraging support for you and your partner throughout your labor and birth
~ 1-2 postpartum home visits
~ additional visits may be available upon request
Doulas are now able to submit forms to insurance companies for reimbursement of birth doula fees. Shelly does have an NPI# and clients are able to request insurance reimbursement for any birth services provided.