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Kaitlin Prater

Phone: (319) 541-4412

Birth Fee: $0 to $650

Fee Details: I strongly believe that all women, regardless of income, should have access to a doula during pregnancy/birth/early life of baby: I will work with you to assess your need and may adjust costs accordingly.

Birth Doula Experience: 1 years

Currently working towards Doula certification(s)

Specific certifications for the above: DONA certification (ongoing), and CAPPA (ongoing)

Type of Practice: Solo practice

Clients per Month: 1 to 1

Attends hospital births? All Hospitals
I'm comfortable in both medical and non medical settings. It's your birth - your choice!
Attends birth center births? All Birth Centers
Attends home births? Some Home Births
I would love to be part of your home birth, provided a medical professional/midwife is there as well. If you are not planning on having others there, I am more than willing to discuss options for service to you and your family!

College Education

  • BA/BS

Specialized training or previous experience

  • Home Birth
  • Single parents

Special Services Offered

  • Belly casting
  • Reduced rates for military members/spouses
  • Reduced rates for women considering adoption
  • Pregnancy, birth and/or newborn photography
  • Antepartum doula

Relevant volunteer or advocacy work

Currently working towards a PhD in health services research with a focus in maternal health and child health outcomes, specifically pregnancy and childbirth. I'm happy to provide a CV for review as well!

Languages spoken: English, very little (but some!) spanish

Service Area Map

Area of practice: Iowa City, IA
Travel range: 100 miles

Birth Availability

= Available. Calendar last updated: Updated 1/24/2012