Birth Photography, Videography, and Doula Support
Birth Videography
Birth is a visceral experience.
See your labor unfold. Hear each roar and sweet whisper of support. Feel the joy of meeting your baby with your partner by your side. Experience the intensity of each emotion through moving images and sound.
Hear your baby’s first cry.
The story of how you meet your baby and those incredible first moments together… bottled up in the form of a film for you to relive again and again.
Doulas Make Birth Better.
Birthing people who receive consistent support from a trained doula during labor and delivery experience notable improvements:
A significant 39% decrease in the likelihood of needing a Cesarean section.
A 15% increase in the chances of achieving a physiological vaginal birth without the need for induction or augmentation, resulting in fewer medical interventions.
A notable 10% reduction in the use of pain relief medications.
Shorter labor durations, typically by 40 minutes or more.
A 31% decrease in the risk of having a negative birth experience.
Reduced incidence of postpartum mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety.
Importantly, the benefits of having a trained doula extend beyond mere emotional support, with documented superior outcomes compared to other forms of support, and without any reported risks or side effects.
Recognizing the significant impact, both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) endorse the use of doulas to reduce Cesarean rates, intervention rates, and overall improve outcomes for birthers, families, and newborns.
Choosing to hire a birth doula is a proactive step towards enhancing the birthing experience and minimizing the chances of medical interventions. It's also worth noting that the benefits of doula support extend to newborns as well, making it a worthwhile investment for expectant families.
Read the research!
AWHONN Position Paper: https://www.jognn.org/article/S0884-2175(17)30482-3/fulltext
Evidence on Doulas: https://evidencebasedbirth.com/the-evidence-for-doulas/
ACOG Position Paper: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/committee-opinion/articles/2019/02/approaches-to-limit-intervention-during-labor-and-birth
You deserve to feel supported & informed at your birth!
As Your Doulas,
We trust birth.
We believe you, your partner, and your baby are the perfect team to make your birth happen.
We believe in your intuition.
We believe your baby knows how to enter the world.
We believe all birthing people should feel listened to and supported when becoming a parent.
As Your Doulas,
We Do Not:
Perform any clinical tasks.
Make decisions for you.
Speak above or over you to your provider.
Take over for your partner.
Push our beliefs or agenda onto you.
Our Services
Click the arrows to the right of each section below to see what’s included in each of our offerings. If you’re interested in building a deep relationship with us as we document and support your entire journey, make sure to check out our signature package: Pregnancy to Parenthood!
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Doula Support: $1700
Phone and email support
Two prenatal visits to discuss pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Community referrals and online resources
Continuous support through active labor and immediate postpartum (up to 1 hour after birth)
Back up doula
One postpartum visit of up to two hours
Access to St. Louis Birth and Baby’s Facebook Community
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Birth Photography: $2100
Photographer will be on call beginning two weeks before your estimated due date until your baby arrives.
Photographer will arrive within two hours of your call (active labor) and will remain until at least one hour after your baby is born or until after the newborn exam is done (up to two hours after birth).
100+ digital images (with print release) delivered via a private online gallery
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Photography + Doula Support: $2800
Phone and email support
On-call 24/7 from 38 weeks-birth
Two prenatal visits to discuss pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Community referrals and online resources
Continuous support through active labor and immediate postpartum (up to 2 hours after birth)
Back up doula + photographer
One postpartum visit of up to two hours
100+ digital images (with print release) delivered via a private online gallery within 30 days of birth
Access to St. Louis Birth and Baby’s Facebook Community
*Videography available in place of photography for additional $500
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Birth Video: $2600
Photographer will be on call beginning two weeks before your estimated due date until your baby arrives.
Photographer will arrive within two hours of your call (active labor) and will remain until at least one hour after your baby is born or until after the newborn exam is done (up to two hours after birth).
3+ minute video that captures your birth story and your baby's first moments, set to music - delivered via a private online link
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Birth photography and video combined: $3600
Photographer will be on call beginning two weeks before your estimated due date until your baby arrives.
Photographer will arrive within two hours of your call (active labor) and will remain until at least one hour after your baby is born or until after the newborn exam is done (up to two hours after birth).
100+ digital images (with print release) delivered via a private online gallery
3+ minute video that captures your birth story and your baby's first moments, set to music - delivered via a private online link 24/7 from 38 weeks-birth
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Pregnancy to Parenthood Package $4950
Pregnancy photography with a full gallery upgrade included
Evidence Based Birth® Childbirth Class
On call 38 weeks to birth
Two prenatal visits to discuss pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Continuous doula support through active labor and immediate postpartum (up to 2 hours after birth)
Community referrals and online resources
Backup doula + photographer
Access to St. Louis Birth and Baby’s Facebook community
One in-home postpartum visit of up to two hours
Your choice of birth photography or videography
In-home Newborn photography with a full gallery upgrade included
Postpartum visit with an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Birth photo or video review session to process your birth story together
Heirloom-quality photo keepsake to remember this journey
Book a call with us.
The best way to find out if we’re a good fit for your birth team is to have a conversation with us in real-time. Book a free, no-obligation call at a convenient time for you. We’ll chat about your vision for your birth and how we fit into it!