Abigail Johnson, Birth & Postpartum Doula in Dubuque, IA

Abigail Johnson Birth & Postpartum Doula in Dubuque, IA

5.0 2 reviews
$1,000+ flat rate · Everything but the Birth package

About Abigail

My name is Abigail Johnson, a certified doula, wife, & mother. Thanks so much for considering Known Doula Services in your pregnancy & birth journey! I am honored to be invited into your pregnancy & birth space. Are you worried about: Disrespectful birth providers? Feeling misunderstood during your pregnancy? Knowing what to expect through the entire journey? When you choose Known, you can expect to receive: Respect for your birth space An undisturbed birth. Education & support throughout your pregnancy. I would love to meet with you for a free discovery meeting to make sure we are a good fit! I’d like to get to know more about your expectations, any previous birth experiences, and any goals you have for this pregnancy, birth, & postpartum.

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Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Base Package

I offer a base package consisting of the following: -6 hours of prenatal education (typically 3 sessions lasting 2 hours each) -Assistance with casting your birth plan & defining your birth vision -Attendance at a prenatal visit with the other members of your birth team -Attendance at the start of active labor & birth -24/7 on-call access to me from 37 wks- through birth & the first 4 weeks postpartum -Assistance with breastfeeding as needed -2 days of nutritious postpartum meals provided -2 hours of postpartum care & birth processing (to be divided as appropriate)

$1,500 USD · Flat rate

Postpartum Care

Minimum 10 hrs of care postpartum, including healing assistance, light housework, newborn care education/help, infant feeding assistance, and more.

$40 USD · Per hour

Everything but the Birth

  • 6 hours of prenatal education (typically 3 sessions lasting 2 hours each)
  • Assistance with casting your birth plan & defining your birth vision
  • Assistance with breastfeeding as needed
  • 2 hours of postpartum care & birth processing (to be divided as appropriate)
$1,000 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

I offer a base package consisting of the following: -6 hours of prenatal education (typically 3 sessions lasting 2 hours each) -Assistance with casting your birth plan & defining your birth vision -Attendance at one prenatal visit with the other members of your birth team -Attendance at the start of active labor & birth -24/7 on-call access to me from 37 wks- through birth & the first 4 weeks postpartum -Assistance with breastfeeding as needed -2 days of postpartum meals provided -2 hours of postpartum care & birth processing I believe birth is a natural event not to be feared. In fact, it should be enjoyed by all parties involved! In preparing my clients for a joy-filled birth atmosphere, I focus a lot on education during pregnancy, ensuring both mom & dad are equipped with the information they need. My base package is $1500, with a $750 deposit due at signing. I can be flexible if necessary, & we can talk about that at our discovery meeting! You can ask me any questions you have about my process, how I help mommas and dads, my own birth experiences, whatever you want to knowI

Reviews for Abigail Johnson

5.0 2 reviews
5.0

I’m so thankful we had Abby as our doula for our first pregnancy, especially since we had twins! Her reliance upon the Lord and knowledge and also emotional support made all the difference in our pregnancy and labor and delivery journey and also my recovery and our transition after! She did such a good job empowering my husband as well. I also appreciate that she provided food for me after the delivery, and afterward, she sent us our birth story from her perspective and also photos she’d taken during labor and delivery. If she hadn’t taken them, I wouldn’t have any photos of that special, sacred time! I highly recommend her services! You won’t regret it!

— Miranda L.

5.0

When I found out I was pregnant with my first baby, I knew that I wanted to find a doula. From my educational background, I knew that doulas provide incredible support throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum and they significantly reduce your risk for c-section. I began my search immediately, and I am SO thankful that we found Abby with Known Doula Services. Not only were the services she provided us exceptional quality and comprehensive, she is also an incredible person and I felt very comfortable with her. Abby helped prepare my husband and me for our labor, hospital delivery, and postpartum by educating us on our options, and providing us with labor coping skills. Throughout our prenatal visits, Abby made an effort to build a genuine, trusting connection with us and she helped us prepare a written copy of our birth preferences. During labor, Abby stuck by our side through a long labor and worked with the nurses and midwives to help us have the birth we hoped for. She helped us use a variety of coping tactics (that my husband and I would have never known existed) to help me work through the labor process. During postpartum, she was there for us and provided us with the supports we needed. During one of our prenatal visits, Abby asked me if I could name a few words to describe what I hoped for in my birth. The main word that came to mind was “empowered”. Thanks to her, even with many twists and turns that happened during my labor, my birth was just that: empowering. I cannot imagine my labor without her! If you’re looking for a doula, Abby is incredible. Book with Known Doula Services!!

— Payton K.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

  • American Red Cross BLS (2024)
  • Stillbirthday (2023)

Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (2020)

Languages

  • English

Credentials

SBD

Specialties

Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Doula Birth Support Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Breastfeeding Support Breech Birth Car Seats Installment Childbirth Education Contraception and Family Planning Freebirth Grief and Loss Home Birth Hospital Birth Infant Care Labor Doula Loss and Bereavement Doula Massage Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Potty Training Pregnancy Loss Relaxation Techniques Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Water birth Lactation Consultation Lactation Home Visits Prenatal Lactation Education

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Frequently asked questions

How much does Abigail charge?

Abigail's Everything but the Birth package is $1,000 USD, flat rate. Abigail lists 3 packages in all.

Service area

Abigail is based in Dubuque, Iowa.

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