How I Can Help: Doula and Caregiving Services
Support can start immediately if you're in the thick of things and need help ASAP, or can start around your due date. The types of support I offer is listed below:

Prenatal Planning Consult

  • One visit that lasts 3-4 hours
  • I make environmental suggestions on key areas of the home to make each area more conveniently laid out for when baby arrives
  • We create a postpartum support plan together to help in the weeks following baby's arrival. Parents will get their own physical postpartum support plan booklet.
  • In-person (preferred) or virtually
  • Investment: $150

In-person Postpartum Support

  • 1-2 Prenatal planning visits, if applicable
  • Feeding support: I am trained in breastfeeding support and am happy to offer suggestions to build confidence with breastfeeding.
  • Sleep support: for all members of the family!
  • Light housekeeping: so parents can focus on themselves and baby.
  • Cooking and meal prep
  • Antepartum support: I can help expectant parents who are on bed rest with tasks that need help with around the home.
  • Family member adjustment: for siblings or other family members that need support adjusting to their new roles.
  • Educating and modelling: using an evidence-based approach, I can help to educate and model techniques for parents and family members.
  • ... and so much more!
  • A welcome package that include our service agreement and confidentiality agreement, helpful information, resources, and local businesses and professionals that can also help in the postpartum period
  • Investment: $30-40/hour

Virtual Postpartum Support

While in-person support has many proven benefits, virtual support is an accessible way for me to offer support to parents who may be out of my service range, only need support for a short amount of time, need a couple check-ins, or simply prefer a virtual setting. 

Virtual support is offered at a reduced rate.
  • Investment: $20/hour

Postpartum Check-In

A postpartum check-in with me is an opportunity to ask questions or discuss any concerns. I provide a neutral, safe space for parents to do this. The postpartum check-in can be really beneficial for parents who are hearing or reading conflicting information or aren't feeling quite right at a given time.

Postpartum check-ins can be completed in-person or virtually.
  • Investment: $20-30/hour
I am also willing to offer a blended support model of both in-person and virtual support. The details can be discussed in our free consultation.

I am passionate about finding barrier-free ways for all families to find the postpartum support they need. Families facing economic hardship can reach out to me about a lower rate. Gift certificates can be a great gift for a family who would benefit from doula support. Alternatively, you can donate below to any family who may need a lower doula rate.

Babysitting and Childminding

Are you and your partner itching to reconnect or take a break from your busy family lives? Maybe you have an appointment you need to attend and your usual childcare option fell through! Fear not: I happily offer babysitting and childminding services to families who need a few hours to get away!

As a trained doula and experienced mother (of human and fur babies), I understand and appreciate the need for an experienced caregiver to look after children in such situations. Taking time for yourselves should never be something you worry or feel guilty about. Let me help you do what you need to do!
  • Investment: $20-30/hour (varies based on number of children and hours requested for help).

Companionship and Respite

As a professional caregiver and support worker for over 10 years, I am excited to now offer companionship and respite to families needing extra support!

Companionship flows along a similar vein to the work I do as a doula. Companionship with your loved one can be:
  • Short- or long-term
  • At any age or stage of their life (adolescence, elderly, newcomers to Calgary or Canada, after a major life event such as accident or loss, individuals with disabilities, etc.)
  • Helping with practical tasks around the home
  • Hanging out or accompanying to appointments, events, or trips*
  • Helping connect with community resources
  • Running errands for or with a person*
  • Giving family members a break
  • Helping to build social connections
  • Holding space
  • … and so much more!


*please note that I do not have a wheelchair accessible vehicle, so any travel must be done by individuals who are able to get in and out of my vehicle on their own.

  • Investment: $30/hour (in-person) or $20/hour (virtual)

Rates, Offers, and Packages
*Special offer!*

As I am working on my DONA International Postpartum Doula certification, I will offer the first 3 postpartum clients who sign up with me for $20 an hour! These clients must have babies younger than 12 weeks old, need at least 8 hours of care during the day and evening, must complete a questionnaire on my work with them, and provide a testimonial of my services at the end of our contract (requirements of the certification). Minimum of 12 hour commitment necessary. The $20/hour rate lasts for as long as help is needed per family.


In-person day/evening rates: $30/hour.
  • Serving Calgary, Airdrie, Black Diamond/Turner Valley, Cochrane, Chestermere, Strathmore, and Okotoks.
  • Suggested shift length is 3-5 hours.
In-person overnight rates: $300 for an 8 hour shift
  • Overnight hours start at 9pm. An overnight shift can be from 9pm-5am or 10pm-6am, depending on the preference and need of the family.
Virtual support: $20/hour.
Please note: new clients need to pay a $150 retainer to hold their space in doula Krista's calendar. This retainer is non-refundable and is applied to support hours listed in the contract.

Packages:
  • Basic: 12 hours of support - $330
  • Standard: 30 hours of support - $800
  • Deluxe: 60 hours of support - $1500
Please note: hours purchased in a package are only good for in person, day/evening support. Packages must be purchased in full before the start of support. A payment plan can be discussed if paying in full all at once is not an option.
Have insurance? Check to see if postpartum doula services are covered under your insurance plan!

Coming soon: Art Therapy and Mental Health Peer Support

These are services I will soon be able to offer to individuals or families. I am still ironing out the details of these supports. However, if this is something that you need immediately, please reach out to me and I can either make arrangements with you to provide these supports or refer you to someone who can help.