We recognize the importance of providing comprehensive support to birthing individuals and their families, particularly those from marginalized communities who may face systemic barriers to quality care. Here's how our Labor Support Doula Services contribute to our mission of advancing birth justice:

Comprehensive and Culturally Competent Support: Our doulas are trained to provide comprehensive support that is sensitive to the diverse needs, backgrounds, and experiences of our clients. We prioritize culturally competent care, recognizing the importance of honoring cultural traditions, preferences, and beliefs throughout the birthing process.

Advocacy and Empowerment: We believe in advocating for the rights and autonomy of birthing individuals, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care and ensuring their voices are heard and respected by healthcare providers. Our doulas serve as trusted advocates, providing information, guidance, and support to help clients navigate the healthcare system and assert their rights during labor and delivery.

Addressing Disparities in Maternal Health: As part of our commitment to birth justice, we work to address disparities in maternal health outcomes by providing accessible and affordable doula support to underserved communities. We recognize the disproportionate impact of systemic racism, socioeconomic inequities, and inadequate access to healthcare on maternal health outcomes, and we strive to mitigate these disparities through our services.

Trauma-Informed Care: Our doulas are trained in trauma-informed care, understanding the potential impact of past trauma on the birthing experience and providing sensitive and compassionate support to individuals who have experienced trauma. We create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered, respected, and validated throughout their birthing journey.

Community-Centered Approach: We believe in the power of community support and collaboration in promoting birth justice. Our doula services are rooted in a community-centered approach, working closely with local organizations, healthcare providers, and community leaders to address systemic barriers to quality care and advocate for positive change in maternal health policies and practices.

Max rate: $1500

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Our postpartum doulas provide flexible support with minimum 4-hour day shifts or 8-hour overnight shifts available around the clock, every day of the year. Trained in infant feeding and newborn care, our doulas cater to your family's unique needs. From diaper changes and naps to guiding your family through baby soothing and bonding methods, we're here to offer personalized assistance. We also provide invaluable support by caring for the baby, allowing you to rest, shower, eat, and manage light household tasks without worry.

Max rate: $37/hr days / $40/hr overnight

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Welcome to our Private and Group Perinatal Education service. We are dedicated to helping you have a more informed, confident and joyous experience during your pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum period. Our classes provide an opportunity to dive deep into the many important topics that will prepare you for your little one's journey into the world.

The experienced professionals who lead our classes thoroughly cover everything from comfort measures and medication options, to how to handle any unexpected complications, and how to settle in at home with a newborn.

We offer both private and group Perinatal Education sessions on the topics of your choice. Private sessions provide you with hands on guidance as well as the opportunity to ask all of your questions about your upcoming birth and postpartum period. Group sessions make a great setting for you to share experiences with others who are also expecting.

Group Classes: $250 - Class fee includes participant and 1 adult partner. 4 class session, 3hrs each

Private Classes: $75/hr - 3hr minimum

Contact us to receive info about our next group session or to schedule a private session

training@sokanacollective.com

Invite an experienced doula to stay overnight for 8 hours during your first night home with the baby. Our doula will assist you in settling in comfortably and create a comprehensive postpartum plan tailored to your needs, offering expert guidance on infant feeding support and newborn care.

Flat rate: $250

(This rate is cut in half f you contract for 35hrs or more of postpartum care)

Are you looking to have someone support you with ways of feeding your baby? We have a team of experienced and educated lactation consultants ready to assist with breast/chest and bottle feeding. This in-home service is included with your labor and or postpartum service. If you’re only interested in infant feeding support without any other service, we charge $50 per visit if you are paying out of pocket.
Ask us about Medicaid coverage for lactation visits.

If you have private/commercial insurance you may be able to get covered using The Lactation Network. Click this link which is unique to Sokana to see if you qualify and book to have an IBCLC visit. Currently covering lactation services through the following insurances:

·       UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

·       Aetna (AK, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MN, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NC, ND, OR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WA)

·       Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois and Rhode Island

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