What is a full spectrum doula?

“A full spectrum doula is a non-medically trained community care worker who offers support to people during the full spectrum of pregnancy – from preconception, to birth, to abortion, to miscarriage, to adoption, to postpartum. Full spectrum birth workers actively practice being open and aware of the diverse reproductive needs and experiences people have, in light of their identity, background, preferences, lived experiences, and so on. While this doesn’t mean full spectrum doulas will say “yes” to every client, it does mean that they prioritize being accessible, inclusive, and culturally appropriate. When (not if) there’s a client that is not a good fit or the doula doesn’t have the capacity or skills to serve the client, they do their best to make an appropriate and vetted referral. The history of full-spectrum doula work precedes the more mainstream use of the term, as midwives, activists, and other community care workers have served in this role for friends, family, and folks in their community across history and across cultures. One of [my] favorite books, Revolutionary Mothering, honors this lineage.” - BADT

About Divine Dandelion’s Birth Philosophy:

When a person becomes pregnant they have a long lineage of people that have given birth before them to tap into. The ancestral knowledge of birthing is something every birthing person carries with them. Coral feels called to assist every birthing person in finding their power. For her, this means bringing to fruition the knowledge she has acquired with the lessons and traditions of centuries of birth, all while using these in conjunction with modern, evidence based techniques.

Every birth is different and it is Coral’s belief that every birthing person should be allowed the environment to create not only a healthy pregnancy, but also one that is steeped in empowering the soon-to-be parent. Transitioning into parenthood is often diminished and Coral believes it is important to illuminate aspects of the full spectrum of pregnancy that may have been forgotten. 

Coral uses her formal training to bring professionally dependable methods, information, resources, and knowledge to each pregnancy. Because every body and birth is so vastly different, education becomes a huge well in which to fill our cups from. Labor can often be long and tiresome, so Coral helps keep focus on the exercises and information one can surround themselves with in preparation for the upcoming birth!  Emotionally, she brings an open heart and warm presence during the vulnerable experience of labor, striving to create an atmosphere in which one can feel supported and give birth without fear. Coral’s aim in being a full spectrum doula is to provide the nurturing and informed presence that each person needs, no matter how they wish to birth their beautiful baby.

If you are the type of person (like myself) that likes to research everything ad nauseam then please click the ‘tell me more’ button at the bottom to read the statistics on doulas (and cruise the Evidence Based Birth website because it really is such an amazing resource).

Doula Packages

Level 1 Birth Doula Package

This package is great for folks looking for support and education but desire a more private birth with their partner or support person or for families who have given birth one or more time and require a refresher. ** I use a no-questions-asked sliding scale pricing structure for all three of my birth doula packages. Each package has three tiers of pricing for you to choose from to accommodate access for more families. Please reach out to talk about specifics of pricing. **

What is included?

  • professional resources and referrals

  • unlimited phone and email support prenatally

  • a professional backup doula

  • 2+ virtual prenatal meetings to discuss birth plan and prepare for the postpartum period

  • availability via FaceTime/Zoom/text/call during labor and delivery

  • 1+ postpartum virtual meeting

  • Postpartum support via phone/email for 6+ weeks

Level 2 Birth Doula Package

This package is great for families looking for full prenatal support and education, in person labor + birth support, and a postpartum visit to process the birth together. ** I use a no-questions-asked sliding scale pricing structure for all three of my birth doula packages. Each package has three tiers of pricing for you to choose from to accommodate access for more families. Please reach out to talk about specifics of pricing. **

What is included?

  • professional resources and referrals

  • unlimited phone and email support prenatally

  • a professional backup doula

  • 3+ prenatal visits to discuss the birth plan and prepare for the postpartum period

  • 24-hour on call period beginning at 38 weeks until the birth

  • continuous in-person support through active labor and birth

  • approximately 1-3 hours of care after the birth

  • 1 postpartum visit (not a full shift)

  • Postpartum support via phone/email for 6+ weeks

Level 3 Birth Doula Package

This package is meant to support the family prenatally all the way through the birth arc to postpartum. It includes 4, 4-hour daytime postpartum shifts to help ease the transition of having a newborn. ** I use a no-questions-asked sliding scale pricing structure for all three of my birth doula packages. Each package has three tiers of pricing for you to choose from to accommodate access for more families. Please reach out to talk about specifics of pricing. **

What is included?

  • professional resources and referrals

  • unlimited phone and email support prenatally

  • a professional backup doula

  • 3+ prenatal visits to discuss the birth plan and plan for the postpartum period

  • 24-hour on call period beginning at 38 weeks until the birth

  • continuous in-person support through active labor and birth

  • approximately 1-3 hours of care after the birth

  • 4, 4-hour daytime postpartum shifts

  • postpartum support via phone/email for 6+ weeks


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Postpartum Doula Services

price depends on package (please connect with me to learn more)

Postpartum doula support can help the birthing person navigate the big transition that they are likely experiencing. This can include coordinating meals/nutrition, light cleaning/organizing, offering information about postpartum healing, sharing newborn care tips and tricks, helping establish newborn feeding and helping the birthing person get connected to mental health professionals.

What is included?

  • professional resources and referrals

  • 1+ prenatal meeting to establish a working relationship and plan for the postpartum

  • daytime or overnight shifts

  • help with light household duties

  • newborn feedings : help with establishing body feeding/bottle feeding /formula feeding

  • newborn care and suggestions

  • non-judgmental support for the entire family

  • the custom package of how many shifts per week and for how many weeks is created together based on your specific needs

  • Postpartum shifts available:

    • Daytime shifts are 4 hours

    • Overnight shifts are 9 hours

    • 24 hour shift

    • First week home package (20 hrs a day, 7 days)

    • I do not offer postpartum support on major holidays

Example Packages:

  • 3 weeks of care, 2 days per week

  • 3 weeks of care, 3 days per week

  • 4 weeks of care, 2 days per week

  • 4 weeks of care, 3 days per week

  • 5 weeks of care, 2 days per week

  • 5 weeks of care, 3 days per week

  • 6 weeks of care, 2 days per week

  • 6 weeks of care, 3 days per week

  • 3 weeks of care, 2 overnights per week

  • 4 weeks of care, 2 overnights per week

  • 5 weeks of care, 2 overnights per week

  • 6 weeks of care, 2 overnights per week

  • First week home (20 hrs/day, 7 days)

Placenta Services

Placenta encapsulation is for anyone interested in supporting the fourth trimester. Consumption of your placenta may help with energy levels, milk production, PMADs, vitamin/mineral support, and shortened healing time.

What is included in placenta services:

  • 4-6 weeks worth of your encapsulated placenta (~100 capsules)

  • placenta tincture that doesn’t expire (some people even keep it until perimenopause to help with symptoms)

  • Umbilical cord keepsake

  • Free pickup and drop off at your desired location

  • NO ADD ON FEES!

    **It is important to do your own research regarding placenta consumption and listen to your intuition. There are very few studies on it, but there are millions of people who have done so and reported many positive affects.

What DON’T doulas do?

  • Perform clinical tasks - such as monitor blood pressure, fetal heart checks, vaginal exams, and more. I am there to provide physical comfort and emotional support.

  • Make decisions for you - I will help you get the information necessary to make an informed decision. I will also remind you if there is a divergence from your birth plan. This will help you and your partner feel confident in making decisions regarding your pregnancy, but I cannot guarantee how your birth or postpartum will go and will not give any medical advice.

If you’d like to see more information on the use of doulas, click below!

Because this is my livelihood I have to charge a living wage, but am also aware that not everyone can afford doula support. I believe that everyone who wants a doula should be able to have one. So, in special (and limited) instances I can make exceptions or payment plans for families that feel they truly cannot afford support. I am working on coming up with sliding scale tiered pricing, but in the mean time PLEASE reach out to me to come up with something that works for both of us!