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General Information
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Name:
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Larissa Caauwe
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Primary & Secondary Languages:
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English
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Email address:
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larissa@beloveddovedoula.com
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Website:
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beloveddovedoula.com
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Where are you located?
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Page, NE
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How many miles are you willing to travel for a birth?
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150
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Phone number for initial contact?
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402-750-3575
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Best hours to reach you for the client's initial contact:
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phone or email. I check email and voice messages regularly.
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How many years have you been providing labor support services?
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attended toLabor doula training July 2010 (at 38 weeks pregnant) and attended my first birth in June 2011
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How many births have you attended as of September 2011?
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3
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Will you attend home labors/births as well as hospital labors/births? Please explain your comfort level...
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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.
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What is the max number of births you feel comfortable handling each month?
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3
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Training & Credentials
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What are your current credentials & individual experiences with doula care & labor support?
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~toLabor trained July 2010 -presently working on certification
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Do you have any current plans for additional training?
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I'm always ready to further my knowledge and education by attending enrichment trainings whenever available
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Do you provide breastfeeding support & what is your basic theory of breastfeeding?
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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.
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Do you typically provide postpartum support to your clients?
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I will meet with my clients 1-2 times postpartum, to see how mom is feeling, and how breastfeeding is going.
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If yes to the previous question; for how long & what do you feel are your strong points in this area?
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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.
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Fees & Payment Plans
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What is your typical fee schedule for attending births?
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I am not charging anything more than my basic expenses. Fuel and childcare. However, I will gratefully accept gratuities.
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Do you require a down payment?
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$50 dollars upon hiring. Then the cost for fuel and childcare will be calculated later.
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Are you willing to be on a call list for "free" services when low income families contact our website?
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Absolutely!
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How much do you charge for postpartum doula care?
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Answers coming soon
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Do you send a detailed bill to your couples & when is their payment due?
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We will make a plan for payment and agree together.
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Do you charge additional mileage when you have to travel outside of your hometown?
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Answers coming soon
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Do you charge "cost" for labor supplies used during a birth?
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Answers coming soon
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Will you provide a sliding fee for lower income couples?
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definitely.
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Are you open to trading or bartering for services
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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?
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2-3 times or as necessary and needed to be most comfortable.
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Do you provide a "whole house labor rehearsal" for your couples?
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Absolutely. I have been trained in using a Rebozo for labor and childbirth.
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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?
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I will discuss this possibility with parents and help find another doula for in case the need came up.
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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?
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I would love this.
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Is it ok for other doulas to contact you to help secure their own reliable backup?
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yes
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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?
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I would be willing to do this.
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How do you describe yourself religiously?
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I am a Christian.
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How does your religion effect how you work with clients?
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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!
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Do you provide a doula contract for detailed expectations of your care to be signed by all parties?
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Answers coming soon
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Have you ever worked with same sex couples?
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I will treat each couple and each baby with the same care as the next.
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