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Shannon Collier CPD, DONA LMT, DC - MT1224 Cell: 202-573-1495 Email me www.holistichelpinghand.com Serving the Washington, DC-Metro Area |
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Postpartum Doula Support Rates & Billing Policies
| Hourly Rates and Packages: Postpartum support can span days, weeks, or months. Hours are scheduled based on your family's needs and my availability. View common support schedules for examples of potential scheduling options. |
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Availability: I offer postpartum support Mondays through Thursdays. Please note, I am not available
in-person on weekends or Federal Holidays, but am reachable via phone those days.
Payment, Package Deposit & Billing: A deposit equal to twenty percent of the total package value is
due upon contract. The remaining balance will be paid in two installments over the course of the
contract or as otherwise agreed to by the contracting parties. Deposits are non-refundable, except in
extreme circumstances such as a family or financial loss. Payment is due at the time of consulation.
Cancellations: A fourteen-day advance notice of cancellation is required. Clients are required to pay
for services rendered at the appropriate hourly rate. Deposits are non-refundable, except in extreme
circumstances such as a family or financial loss.
Expiration Policy: Postpartum doula packages expire twelve weeks after a birth or adoption. Any
unused hours are the responsibility of the contracted party and full payment for hours purchased must
be received.
Federal Holidays/Weekends: Holistic Helping Hand observes all Federal Holidays
(http://www.opm.gov/fedhol/) and generally does not offer postpartum doula services on weekends.
Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are available by hour or contract amount. Gift certificates make great
gifts for your expecting friends and loved ones. Please contact gifts@holistichelpinghand.com for
more information or to order one now.
Tax Deductions: You may be eligible to deduct some or all postpartum doula care costs from your
federal income taxes. For more information on whether or not you qualify speak with your tax advisor
and visit www.irs.gov/individuals/parents/index.html.
Rate Exceptions: HHH will adjust rates to accommodate families experiencing financial hardship.
Proof of unemployment, disability, or government assistance for low-income families must be
provided. Please inquire about our military discount. Non-elective, single-parent households may
also qualify for a reduced rate.
Evaluations: Your input on how I can improve my services is the most valuable advice I can receive.
While I encourage and prefer timely comments/questions/critiques throughout the course of a
contract, I also offer a Performance Evaluation for clients to fill out at the close of their contract. Your
opinion of my services is of paramount importance to me, so please take the time to return a
completed evaluation form when you are able.
in-person on weekends or Federal Holidays, but am reachable via phone those days.
Payment, Package Deposit & Billing: A deposit equal to twenty percent of the total package value is
due upon contract. The remaining balance will be paid in two installments over the course of the
contract or as otherwise agreed to by the contracting parties. Deposits are non-refundable, except in
extreme circumstances such as a family or financial loss. Payment is due at the time of consulation.
Cancellations: A fourteen-day advance notice of cancellation is required. Clients are required to pay
for services rendered at the appropriate hourly rate. Deposits are non-refundable, except in extreme
circumstances such as a family or financial loss.
Expiration Policy: Postpartum doula packages expire twelve weeks after a birth or adoption. Any
unused hours are the responsibility of the contracted party and full payment for hours purchased must
be received.
Federal Holidays/Weekends: Holistic Helping Hand observes all Federal Holidays
(http://www.opm.gov/fedhol/) and generally does not offer postpartum doula services on weekends.
Gift Certificates: Gift certificates are available by hour or contract amount. Gift certificates make great
gifts for your expecting friends and loved ones. Please contact gifts@holistichelpinghand.com for
more information or to order one now.
Tax Deductions: You may be eligible to deduct some or all postpartum doula care costs from your
federal income taxes. For more information on whether or not you qualify speak with your tax advisor
and visit www.irs.gov/individuals/parents/index.html.
Rate Exceptions: HHH will adjust rates to accommodate families experiencing financial hardship.
Proof of unemployment, disability, or government assistance for low-income families must be
provided. Please inquire about our military discount. Non-elective, single-parent households may
also qualify for a reduced rate.
Evaluations: Your input on how I can improve my services is the most valuable advice I can receive.
While I encourage and prefer timely comments/questions/critiques throughout the course of a
contract, I also offer a Performance Evaluation for clients to fill out at the close of their contract. Your
opinion of my services is of paramount importance to me, so please take the time to return a
completed evaluation form when you are able.
Below are basic descriptions of postpartum support contracts and policies. I hope you find the rates
fair and policies equitable. If you are a single parent, or household experiencing financial hardship
and are unable to pay the standard rates, please see "rate exceptions" section at the bottom of the
page or contact me directly to discuss alternative payment options. Postpartum doula services may
be tax deductible for some families.
fair and policies equitable. If you are a single parent, or household experiencing financial hardship
and are unable to pay the standard rates, please see "rate exceptions" section at the bottom of the
page or contact me directly to discuss alternative payment options. Postpartum doula services may
be tax deductible for some families.