Doula Bedside Vigil Support

Daily visits, in one or multiple shifts depending on the individual needs, during *active dying and through death.

*Active dying = long pauses in breathing/irregular breathing, lower blood pressure, skin begins mottling/extremities may feel cold, may be in a coma, semi-coma, incontinence and/or discoloration of urine, hallucinations/delirium/agitation, fluid in the lungs. None of this is painful to the dying person. This is how the body transitions from life to death.

Doula Support Level 1

Includes 24-hour on-call support, NTD, guided imagery, and meditation for the dying, as well as their caregivers, if needed. 

Support and guidance to ensure the Vigil Plan is carried out as intended, as closely as possible. 

Anticipatory grief work with family and/or care givers.

Additionally, 3-4 weeks after the death, I will meet with the loved ones to reprocess the experience and provide beginning grief support and resources. (3-6 hrs/1-3 visits)

Best for individuals with a large support system that may need minimal guidance.

$1200 (up to 5 days of vigil support, 2 hours per day)

Doula Support Level 2

Includes 24-hour on-call support, NTD, guided imagery, and meditation for the dying, as well as their caregivers, if needed. 

Support and guidance to ensure the Vigil Plan is carried out as intended, as closely as possible. 

Anticipatory grief work with family and/or care givers.

3-4 weeks after the death, I will meet with the loved ones to reprocess the experience and provide beginning grief support and resources.  (3-6 hrs/1-3 visits)

Best for individuals with a dedicated support system that may need more guidance with Doula presence at the bedside, and some caregiver respite.

$2400 (up to 5 days of vigil support, 4 hours per day)

Doula Support Level 3

Includes 24-hour on-call support, NTD, guided imagery, and meditation for the dying, as well as their caregivers, if needed. 

Support and guidance to ensure the Vigil Plan is carried out as intended, as closely as possible. 

Anticipatory grief work with family and/or care givers.

3-4 weeks after the death, I will meet with the loved ones to reprocess the experience and provide beginning grief support and resources. (3-6 hrs/1-3 visits)

Best for individuals looking for extensive guidance, Doula presence at the bedside and caregiver respite.

$4,800(up to 5 days of vigil support, 8 hours per day)

"We must accept sadness as an appropriate, natural stage of loss."

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
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