Website: domesticdivadoula.webs.com/ Phone: (208) 389-8676 Type of Practice: Solo practice Clients per Month: 1 to 2 births and 1 to 2 postpartum families Birth and Postpartum Doula Birth Doula Experience: 8 years and 1 births attended Postpartum Doula Experience: 1 years and 3 families served Area of practice: Boise, ID Travel range: 20 miles Travel comments/restrictions: Only Treasure Valley Languages spoken: English
Working towards certification Specific certifications for the above: DONA and toLabor
College Education
BA/BS
Specialized training or previous experience:
Teens
Multiples
LGBTQ Families
Spanish Speaking
Single parents
Waterbirth
Survivors of childhood sexual abuse
Domestic Violence
Special services available:
Antepartum doula
Relevant volunteer or advocacy work: Treasure Valley Doulas, DONA, and toLabor.
Postpartum limits/restrictions: No smoking during pregnancy.
Attends hospital births? All Hospitals Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers Attends home births? Any Home Birth
Birth doula fee: $100 to $200 Postpartum doula hourly rate: $10 to $15 Fee details: Payment is by negotiation with the mother and family.
Client Testimonials for Violet Byington
Jennifer Bolkcom
It was so nice having Violet help me after the birth of our son. She arrived for each appointment cheerful and ready to do anything that might need doing. It was so great to not have to worry about my dirty dishes or laundry on a day she was coming. When I was able to take my first good shower after the birth, it was because of her that I had clean clothes to put on afterward, it was one of those things that you just can't put a price on! She always text before she was coming to see if we needed anything. She gave practical advice and was supportive and encouraging when breastfeeding challenges got me down. She reminded me to use the many resources for assistance and support. One day, I just had her hold the baby so I could take a long shower without thinking I was hearing him cry. We will definitely call Violet again with our next baby! Thank You, Violet for your passion for babies and their moms, we so appreciate you!
Posted 4/12/2012
Julia Holmes
After meeting Violet, I knew right away she was passionate about taking care of new mommies. I loved when she came to my house and put on her 50s style apron and started getting things done. She really made it possible for me to spend more time with my baby while I let my body heal after the birth. She was also very helpful to me with other concerns I had as a new mom like breastfeeding woes and giving Abbey her first bath. She was very constructive at giving me advice and steering me in the right direction with out crossing any lines. Violet is great at what she does and is very great person to invite into your home. I would recommend her to anyone, and defiantly ask her to be my doula again!
It was so nice having Violet help me after the birth of our son. She arrived for each appointment cheerful and ready to do anything that might need doing. It was so great to not have to worry about my dirty dishes or laundry on a day she was coming. When I was able to take my first good shower after the birth, it was because of her that I had clean clothes to put on afterward, it was one of those things that you just can't put a price on! She always text before she was coming to see if we needed anything. She gave practical advice and was supportive and encouraging when breastfeeding challenges got me down. She reminded me to use the many resources for assistance and support. One day, I just had her hold the baby so I could take a long shower without thinking I was hearing him cry. We will definitely call Violet again with our next baby! Thank You, Violet for your passion for babies and their moms, we so appreciate you!