Doula Costs
MACFE Doula services are provided for a fee of $750. Payment options are E-Transfer or two cheques sent in at time of registration. (the links for payment are above or will pop up after registering) If you take a MACFE prenatal class you will receive 10% off the price of a Doula. All repeat clients will also receive that discount.
* Families who meet low-income criteria are encouraged to contact MACFE for information regarding fee-assistance programs.
* Other options such as payment plans can also be arranged. Please contact our Doula Coordinator to discuss this option.
What is a Doula?
The word "doula" is derived from the Greek language and is an old custom revised. It is used to describe someone who provides support to a woman and her family during her childbearing year and who is trained in the process of labour and childbirth.
MACFE Doulas draw on their knowledge and experience to provide physical comfort and emotional support. As well they help ensure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions as they arise in labour. They can provide reassurance, make suggestions for labour progress and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for comfort. A Doula embodies women's wisdom. She is a compassionate woman that tunes in to the needs of the mother and mothers her.
MACFE Doulas have experience and are recognized at all Winnipeg maternity hospitals as well as Selkirk and Steinbach. We also offer support at homebirths.
Your Doula works for you, not your caregiver or hospital.
Doulas do not...
MACFE Doula services are provided for a fee of $750. Payment options are E-Transfer or two cheques sent in at time of registration. (the links for payment are above or will pop up after registering) If you take a MACFE prenatal class you will receive 10% off the price of a Doula. All repeat clients will also receive that discount.
* Families who meet low-income criteria are encouraged to contact MACFE for information regarding fee-assistance programs.
* Other options such as payment plans can also be arranged. Please contact our Doula Coordinator to discuss this option.
What is a Doula?
The word "doula" is derived from the Greek language and is an old custom revised. It is used to describe someone who provides support to a woman and her family during her childbearing year and who is trained in the process of labour and childbirth.
MACFE Doulas draw on their knowledge and experience to provide physical comfort and emotional support. As well they help ensure that you have the information you need to make informed decisions as they arise in labour. They can provide reassurance, make suggestions for labour progress and help with relaxation, massage, positioning and other techniques for comfort. A Doula embodies women's wisdom. She is a compassionate woman that tunes in to the needs of the mother and mothers her.
MACFE Doulas have experience and are recognized at all Winnipeg maternity hospitals as well as Selkirk and Steinbach. We also offer support at homebirths.
Your Doula works for you, not your caregiver or hospital.
Doulas do not...
- perform clinical tasks, such as blood pressure, foetal heart checks, or vaginal exams.
- make decisions for you. A labour companion will help you get the information necessary to make an informed decision.
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A Doula enters the space of a labouring woman and is highly responsive and aware of her needs, moods, changes, and unspoken feelings. She has no need to control or smother. Every pregnant woman should have the benefits of a Doula. This person does not detract from the role of the baby's father or co-parent, by the way. It enhances it and leaves him (or her) free to do the very important job of loving the mother (Christiane Northrup, M.D. Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdom).
Click here to register for a Doula.
*During COVID-19 code red restrictions MACFE is offering online support options for our Doula services. Our virtual Doula service option includes unlimited email, phone, text and virtual support through pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum! We still offer the option of in person prenatal and postpartum meet ups too. Please reach out if you have any questions or are needing extra support for your birth, we'd love to hear from you!
For more information or questions email or call 204-232-7602
Click here to register for a Doula.
*During COVID-19 code red restrictions MACFE is offering online support options for our Doula services. Our virtual Doula service option includes unlimited email, phone, text and virtual support through pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum! We still offer the option of in person prenatal and postpartum meet ups too. Please reach out if you have any questions or are needing extra support for your birth, we'd love to hear from you!
For more information or questions email or call 204-232-7602