Services

 
doulaodessa_services_banner.jpg
 

Find the Services That Are Right for You

Feel free to browse through the selections of prenatal, birth, postpartum, and placenta encapsulation support services I offer to see which packages might be right for you. We always start with a free consultation, and if you decide to move ahead, a signed contract and 50% retainer secures my commitment to being with you on your estimated due date. The sooner we start working together before the birth of your baby, the greater the benefits you’ll enjoy. Fully Certified, Insured, Vaccinated, and Boosted. Services within an 1.5-hour drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201. Virtual services available for any location. A MassHealth approved certified doula provider (Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula financially 100% covered).

A lasting relationship: Odessa with her client and child over a three-year span

A lasting relationship: Odessa with her client and child over a three-year span

Do You Have Specific Concerns?

As a certified birth doula, certified postpartum doula, and former substance disorder counselor, I am trained and educated in a wide range of topics surrounding prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences. I also have an established professional birth community and contacts in the medical field to enrich the knowledge I already have. Scroll down to learn more about how I can tailor my support to you and your unique circumstances.

Gift Certificates

As a gift for a loved one in your life anticipating the birth of a child, I also offer gift certificates. Please contact me to purchase a gift certificate of any denomination.

Doula Odessa & Birth Services

Comprehensive Birth Packages

My Birth Doula comprehensive packages give you specifically tailored prenatal, birth, and postpartum support. Also included, a detailed birth plan that is created together.

Birth Doula for Your Estimated Due Date

These packages ensure my commitment to being with you during active labor, and when you give birth. Scheduled prenatal (2) and postpartum (1) visits are included. Additional services can be purchased separately. A MassHealth approved certified doula provider (Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula financially 100% covered).

SILVER $1300 package — The Birth Doula commitment with two prenatal visits and one postpartum visit. For clients within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201. Virtual services also available.

GOLD $1400 package — The Birth Doula commitment with two prenatal visits and one postpartum visit. For clients within an 1.5-hour drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201. Virtual services also available.


Birth Doula for Your Scheduled Cesarean BirtH

These packages ensure my commitment to being with you, and your support person, when arriving at your birthing location. Continuous support is also provided while you give birth during a scheduled Cesarean Birth, “Belly Birth”. Scheduled prenatal (2) and postpartum (1) visits included. Additional services can be purchased separately.

SILVER $700 package — The Cesarean Birth Doula commitment with one prenatal visit and one postpartum visit. For clients within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201. Virtual services also available.

GOLD $800 package — The Cesarean Birth Doula commitment with one prenatal visit and one postpartum visit. For clients within an 1.5-hour drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201. Virtual services also available.


Prenatal Add-On Services

These hourly prices ensure my commitment to being present with creating a birth plan, during any medical appointments, providing enhanced education, preparing pets, planning a baby registry, baby shower, gender reveal, or babymoon, plus more. A MassHealth approved certified doula provider (Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula financially 100% covered).

SILVER $35/hour — My Birth Doula prenatal commitment scheduled in blocks of 2 hours, or more, for clients within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201. Virtual services also available.

GOLD $40/hour — My Birth Doula prenatal commitment scheduled in blocks of 2 hours, or more, for clients within a 1.5-hour drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201. Virtual services also available.

Past Birth Story Processing

The purpose of processing a past birth story can provide the birthing person with a safe holding space to freely share and transform from a positive, negative, or indifferent memory. People that give birth do not always have the chance to share their experience that just occurred or may be from years past. This time is sacred and can be transformative and healing in all areas of life. The birthing person may choose to invite another person whom they would like to include in the process. A MassHealth approved certified doula provider (Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula financially 100% covered).

SILVER $35/hour — My commitment of 2 hours, or more, for clients within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201. Virtual services also available.

GOLD $40/hour — My commitment of 2 hours, or more, for clients within a 1.5-hour drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201. Virtual services also available.


BELLY CASTING - Belly MOLDING pACKAGES

SILVER $150+/package — My commitment of two hours. for clients within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201.

GOLD $190+/package — My commitment of two hours. for clients within an 1.5-hour drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201.


Comprehensive Postpartum Packages

My Postpartum Daytime Birth Doula comprehensive packages give you specifically tailored postpartum (after birth) support for you and your family’s healing recovery.

Postpartum Services

POSTPARTUM Daytime Doula For Up to ONE Month

My Postpartum Daytime Doula services ensures my commitment to being with you, and your family, during this life-changing transition into parenthood up until the baby’s age of one month. This service is beneficial whether this is your first child or fifth. I can provide birth delivery recovery support, newborn care, feeding assistance, “Feed-Sleeping”, emotional support, soothing techniques, birth story processing, attend appointments or errands together, along with providing community-based referrals, plus more. Also included, a detailed postpartum plan that is created together. A MassHealth approved certified doula provider (Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula financially 100% covered).

Please note each individual postpartum care visit will need a minimum length of three continuously scheduled hours any time between Monday to Friday within 9 AM - 3 PM.  Only offered within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA, or anywhere virtually.

SILVER $35/hour — My Postpartum Daytime Doula commitment scheduled in blocks of three hours, or more, for clients within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201.


Placenta Encapsulation Specialty Packages

Placenta Encapsulation is the process of preparing the birthing person’s placenta after the birth of their baby by dehydrating, powdering, and placing it into capsules for the birther to ingest. The purpose of ingestion of the placenta may promote the reintroduction of beneficial hormones, proteins, and other nutrients to their body to help restore physical and emotional balance, prevent or lessen the risk of “baby blues” that may lead to postpartum depression, increase breast-milk production, shorten healing time, increase energy levels, and provide an over-all feeling of wellness to aid in the transition between pregnancy and the early postpartum period. For expected twins, or multiples, there is an addition $10 fee for each additional newborn for the extra supplies.

*For a placenta print, umbilical cord keepsake, or soothing tincture, there is an additional $40 fee for each optional item.

SILVER $350 package — Placenta preparation and encapsulation for clients within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201.

GOLD $400 package — Placenta preparation and encapsulation for clients within a 1.5-hour drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201.




Postpartum Add-On Services


The purpose of processing a past birth story can provide the birthing person with a safe holding space to freely share and transform from a positive, negative, or indifferent memory.  People that give birth do not always have the chance to share their experience that just occurred or may be from years past.  This time is sacred and can be transformative and healing in all areas of life.  The birthing person may choose to invite another person whom they would like to include in the process. Only offered within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA, or anywhere virtually. A MassHealth approved certified doula provider (Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula financially 100% covered).

SILVER $35/hour — My commitment of three hours, or more, for clients within a 45-minute hour drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201. Virtual services also available.

Belly Binding Packages

Includes a two-hour fitting of your new personal Belly Bind, included, along with a second two-hour follow-up visit within the next 72 hours for continued proper support.

SILVER $180+/package — My commitment of two hours, within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201.

GOLD $220+/package — My commitment of two hours, within an 1.5-hour drive from Pittsfield, MA 01201.


Please be in touch if the cost of my services present an undue financial challenge for you. A spaced out payment plan may be considered after an eligibility form is completed.

 
 

“Without Odessa's coaching and guidance I would not have made it through...”

 
doulaodessa_teal_texture_banner.jpg
 

Support Tailored to You

New parents with their twins

New parents with their twins

As a Certified Birth Doula, Certified Postpartum Doula, Certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist, Spinning Babies® Aware Practitioner, and a former counselor with a master’s degree in Women’s Studies, I am trained and educated in a wide range of topics surrounding prenatal, birth, and postpartum experiences. I also have an established professional birth community and contacts in the medical field to enrich the knowledge I already have.

I am also knowledgeable about how different personal backgrounds and situations can affect those experiences. My goal as your doula is to support you to have an experience in this magical time that is uplifting, empowering, and joyful.

For more information about my education and training, see the About page. A MassHealth approved certified doula provider (Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula financially 100% covered).

Best,

Doula Odessa Bates, MA, CD, CPD, CPES

How can I help you?

Listed below is a sampling of the topics I have experience with that may be of concern to you. The full list is included on a separate page.

Prenatal Support

Before pregnancy

  • Learning about being pregnant with your pre-existing health or mental health conditions

  • Anticipating community support and taking your financial situation into account

  • Finding someone who is culturally sensitive and is LGBTQI+ aware and an ally

  • Thinking about fertility treatment, adoption, or surrogacy

During pregnancy

  • Taking care of yourself

  • Experiencing a miscarriage

  • Managing high-risk conditions

  • Keeping track of appointments and providing referrals

Preparing for birth

  • Preparing for birth classes

  • Preparing a birth plan

  • Placenta Encapsulation education

  • Understanding your spiritual or religious needs

Childbirth Support

  • Receiving support and information during childbirth, including unplanned circumstances

  • Going into preterm labor

  • Experiencing a Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

Postpartum Support and Education

Doula Odessa & Birth Services

For the parent and baby

  • Postpartum Doula care

  • Placenta Encapsulation Specialties

  • Getting support for breast-, chest-, and bottle-feeding

  • Caring for your baby, including babies with health or developmental concerns

  • Understanding what to expect at each stage after birth

Doula Odessa & Birth Services

For the family

  • Getting help from community services

  • Involving partners, siblings, and pets

  • Understanding what the parent and the baby are experiencing

  • Experiencing unexpected infant loss

Chances are I have experience with an issue that concerns you. Read the full list to see a longer list of the issues and experience I have with many prenatal, childbirth, and postpartum topics.