Sliding Scale Doula Rates

We believe that postpartum doula care is an essential human right, not a luxury. To ensure accessible, nurturing fourth-trimester support for all families, our transparent, self-selected sliding scale allows you to choose a rate that fits your financial means—balancing community accessibility and mutual aid with sustainable, fair compensation for our doulas.

Rate Tiers & Pricing

Tier 1: Community-Supported Rate

Best for:

Families navigating systemic barriers, single-income households, students, or those with limited expendable income.

Gentle Beginnings Package (10 hrs) - $400
Rooted Recovery Package (20 hrs) -$680
Sacred Restoration Package (40 hrs) - $1,360
Virtual Postpartum Package - $160
A la carte/Hourly Rate - $35*

Tier 2: Standard Rate

Best for:

Families whose income meets their basic needs and who can comfortably cover our true baseline cost of care without experiencing financial hardship. It directly covers our actual operating costs, administrative overhead, and fair compensation.

Gentle Beginnings Package (10 hrs) - $500
Rooted Recovery Package (20 hrs) - $850
Sacred Restoration Package (40 hrs) - $1,700
Virtual Postpartum Package - $200
A la carte/Hourly Rate - $45*

Tier 3: Pay-it-Forward Rate

Best for:

Families with secure housing, stable high-earning positions, or disposable income. Directly subsidizes Tier 1 clients and funds community care initiatives.

Gentle Beginnings Package (10 hrs) - $600
Rooted Recovery Package (20 hrs) - $1,020
Sacred Restoration Package (40 hrs) -$2,040
Virtual Postpartum Package - $240
A la carte/Hourly Rate - $50*

Note: *Hourly rates available for hours that fall in between structured packages, **Rates reflect single-infant care. For families welcoming multiples (twins, triplets, etc.), please add +20% to account for specialized dual-care support.

Sliding Scale Postpartum Doula Questionnaire

We believe that postpartum care, somatic wellness, and traditional support are essential human rights, not luxuries. To make our care as accessible as possible while honoring the time, expertise, and sustainable livelihoods of birth workers, we use a self reflection sliding scale model.

Please read the tier descriptions and reflection prompts below to find the rate that genuinely reflects your current financial reality.

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Which postpartum care package are you inquiring about?

Part 1: Financial Context & Self Reflection

When determining your placement on our sliding scale, we invite you to look beyond just your immediate bank balance and consider a broaader financial ecosystem. Please reflect on the following indicators:

The Resource Safety: Do you own your home or property, have access to generational wealth, or have a reliable family safety net to fall back on in an emergency?

Basic Needs vs Wellness: When making purchasing decisions for your family do you regularly have to stress or choose between basic needs (housing, food, healthcare) and specialized wellness support, or do you have secure, stable employment with flexibility?

Debt and Dependents: Do you carry significant debt (such as student loans or medical bills) or support financial dependents (children, aging family members)?

Systemic Equity Check: Because system barriers (such as wealth gaps, unequal pay, and healthcare disparities), disproportionately impact marginalized communities, we ask families to consider how their pricing their helps balance inequalities for others.

Prioritizing Healing: If you invest in other non-essential lifestyle choices, luxury items, or travel does your selected tier reflect a commitment to prioritizing postpartum healing as an essential, foundational investment rather than afterthought?

State Support & Disability Check: Are you currently utilizing Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, SNAP, or other state assistance programs, or navigating financial impacts due to chronic illness or disability?

I have thoughtfully reflected on my financial reality.

Part 2: Agreement and Context

Based on your chosen package and financial reflection which rate tier aligned with your reality?

Optional Additonal Context: Is there anything else you'd like to share about your financial situation or family landscape?

Honor System Agreement: Soulfulness Breath operates on and honor system and do not require proof of income. By selecting your rate, you agree to choose honestly based on your current resources so we can continue offering equitable access to care.

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