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General Information |
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Name:
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Carrie Noble |
Primary & Secondary Languages: |
English |
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Email address: |
carrie.noble.94@face
book.com |
Website: |
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Where are you located? |
Bellevue, NE |
How many miles are you willing to travel for a birth? |
Within an hour drive of Bellevue |
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Phone number for initial contact? |
(402)594-5237 |
Best hours to reach you for the client's initial contact: |
10am-6pm |
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How many years have you been providing labor support services? |
6 years |
How many births have you attended as of June 2010? |
Approx. 20 |
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Will you attend home labors/births as well as hospital labors/births? Please explain your comfort level... |
yes but I will not attend a homebirth as the primary provider or if birth is unassisted. |
What is the max number of births you feel comfortable handling each month? |
2 |
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Training & Credentials |
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What are your current credentials & individual experiences with doula care & labor support? |
Prior to becoming a doula I was active with LLL for 5 years before moving to Texas. There, I started my own breastfeeding support group and worked as a breastfeeding peer counselor for WIC. After returning to Nebraska I again became active with LLL for about 2 years. I apprenticed with a home birth midwife for about two years then began my doula training through Cascade Christian Childbirth Association. I have attended around 20 births including my time as an apprentice. |
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Do you have any current plans for additional training? |
I am always looking for new areas to expand my training and education. |
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Do you provide breastfeeding support & what is your basic theory of breastfeeding? |
I do provide breastfeeding support and believe in feeding on demand. I also believe in attachment parenting and extended breastfeeding. I also feel with proper education and support, anyone can breastfeed. |
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Do you typically provide postpartum support to your clients? |
I typically visit at least a couple of times after birth to answer any questions on infant care and breastfeeding. I have not yet provided postpartum support but I am willing to do so. |
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If yes to the previous question; for how long & what do you feel are your strong points in this area? |
My strong point in providing postpartum care is breastfeeding support which I provide to every client as long as needed. I will also provide post partum care such as light housekeeping, education, and sibling care (if needed so mother can rest) for up to 6 weeks post partum. |
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Fees & Payment Plans |
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What is your typical fee schedule for attending births? |
$350- $400 |
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Do you require a down payment? |
I do require a $100 deposit when a client signs a contract with me to ensure their place in my schedule. |
Are you willing to be on a call list for "free" services when low income families contact our website? |
Answers coming soon |
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How much do you charge for postpartum doula care?
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Answers coming soon |
Do you send a detailed bill to your couples & when is their payment due? |
Answers coming soon |
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Do you charge additional mileage when you have to travel outside of your hometown? |
no |
Do you charge "cost" for labor supplies used during a birth?
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no |
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Will you provide a sliding fee for lower income couples? |
Yes |
Are you open to trading or bartering for services |
Yes |
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Miscellaneous Information |
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How many times do you typically meet with couples prior to attending their birth? |
Depending on their needs anywhere from 3-6 times and no less than 2 if I already know them |
Do you provide a "whole house labor rehearsal" for your couples? |
Answers coming soon |
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Do you guarantee backup services in case you are unable to attend due to illness or sudden conflicts?
If not, would you encourage your couple to find a 2nd choice doula for backup? |
I am working on networking with other doulas to provide back-up care but I have never missed a birth. |
If it felt "right" to you & your client, would you ever consider working as a team with another beginning doula to help her gain experience? |
Yes |
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Is it ok for other doulas to contact you to help secure their own reliable backup? |
yes |
How do you honestly feel about attending a birth for a couple you have never met either as a last minute doula or backup doula? |
I would prefer to meet at least once for a back up and twice for a last minute doula |
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How do you describe yourself religiously? |
I am a Christian |
How does your religion effect how you work with clients? |
My doula business is also my ministry |
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Do you provide a doula contract for detailed expectations of your care to be signed by all parties? |
Yes |
Have you ever worked with same sex couples? |
no |
