General Information

Name:

Larissa Caauwe

Primary & Secondary Languages: 

English

Email address:

larissa@beloveddovedoula.com

Website: 

beloveddovedoula.com

Where are you located? 

Page, NE

How many miles are you willing to travel for a birth? 

150

Phone number for initial contact? 

402-750-3575

Best hours to reach you for the client's initial contact:

phone or email. I check email and voice messages regularly.

How many years have you been providing labor support services? 

attended toLabor doula training July 2010 (at 38 weeks pregnant)  and attended my first birth in June 2011

How many births have you attended as of September 2011? 

3

Will you attend home labors/births as well as hospital labors/births?  Please explain your comfort level...

Both. My passion is for homebirth. However I will attend hospital birth, with the goal being to make you as comfortable as possible without being in your own home.

What is the max number of births you feel comfortable handling each month?

3

Training & Credentials 

What are your current credentials & individual experiences with doula care & labor support?

~toLabor trained July 2010 -presently working on certification

Do you have any current plans for additional training? 

I'm always ready to further my knowledge and education by attending enrichment trainings whenever available

Do you provide breastfeeding support & what is your basic theory of breastfeeding? 

Yes. "Breast is Best" I will provide help with initial breastfeeding and assist later if needed. Most of my breastfeeding experience comes from my own children.

Do you typically provide postpartum support to your clients? 

I will meet with my clients 1-2 times postpartum, to see how mom is feeling, and how breastfeeding is going.

If yes to the previous question; for how long & what do you feel are your strong points in this area? 

As long as is needed. I personally feel is it so important to have support and people who will encourage mom rest and take care of herself as well as baby.

Fees & Payment Plans 

What is your typical fee schedule for attending births? 

I am not charging anything more than my basic expenses. Fuel and childcare. However, I will gratefully accept gratuities.

Do you require a down payment? 

$50 dollars upon hiring. Then the cost for fuel and childcare will be calculated later.

Are you willing to be on a call list for "free" services when low income families contact our website?

Absolutely!

How much do you charge for postpartum doula care? 

Answers coming soon 

Do you send a detailed bill to your couples & when is their payment due?

We will make a plan for payment and agree together.

Do you charge additional mileage when you have to travel outside of your hometown?

Answers coming soon 

Do you charge "cost" for labor supplies used during a birth? 

Answers coming soon 

Will you provide a sliding fee for lower income couples?  

definitely.

Are you open to trading or bartering for services  

yes :)

Miscellaneous Information 

How many times do you typically meet with couples prior to attending their birth?

2-3 times or as necessary and needed to be most comfortable.

Do you provide a "whole house labor rehearsal" for your couples? 

Absolutely. I have been trained in using a Rebozo for labor and childbirth.

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 will discuss this possibility with parents and help find another doula for in case the need came up.

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?

I would love this.

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 be willing to do this.

How do you describe yourself religiously? 

I am a Christian.

How does your religion effect how you work with clients?

My faith motivates me to do this work! Feel free to ask me any questions about my personal faith and relationship with Christ. I would love to talk more with you!

Do you provide a doula contract for detailed expectations of your care to be signed by all parties?

Answers coming soon

Have you ever worked with same sex couples? 

I will treat each couple and each baby with the same care as the next.