Sam McNeil - Birth Doula - Gainesville, FL

About Sam

I am passionate about guiding you during the perinatal period through evidence based support and education. I am dedicated to serving all families. I am experienced in supporting BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ people equipping all my clients with the knowledge and power to have a safe birth experience. My offerings include dedicated time to partners for any questions or concerns and to educate on ways to support the birthing person during their perinatal period.

Birth Doula packages and pricing

Blissful Birth

FREE Video consultation
Birth Plan/Preferences creation
Introduction to back up doula (if applicable)
24/7 on call at 37 weeks through delivery
Unlimited phone, text, & email support throughout perinatal period
Unlimited labor & birth support
1 postpartum & breastfeeding visit in home at 48-72 hours postpartum
1 virtual postpartum follow up at 6 weeks postpartum

$1,055 USD · Flat rate

Birth & Bliss

Blissful Birth
PLUS
Detailed Childbirth Education
The Anatomy & Physiology of Birth
Complications and Interventions (home or hospital setting)
Comfort Measures
Basic Newborn care
Introduction to Breastfeeding

$1,175 USD · Flat rate

Birth, Bliss, & Beyond

Birth & Bliss
PLUS
Placenta Encapsulation (48 hours - 72 hours processing time after delivery)
Placenta Tincture (6-7 week processing time after delivery)
Cord Keepsake (if possible)

$1,525 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

Your baby-EARTHING is your RITE! I place value on having a person dedicated to YOU. I believe every person giving birth deserves a doula. Services paid in full receive 5% off. I understand that is not possible for all people, I still want to serve you through a payment plan. For travel over 60 minutes a one time $100 travel fee will be applied. Commute max is 2.5 hours with a one time travel fee of $250

Reviews for Sam McNeil

5.0 1 review

5.0

November 11, 2023

Sam is a skilled and intuitive provider. She really puts you at ease and sets a tone of warmth and trust with her kindness and enthusiasm, while providing evidence-based information. My experiences with Sam have led me to feel supported, informed and empowered.

— Kerri A.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

Birth Doula Training, Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery (2020)
EMT-B (2016)
CPR Instructor, American Heart Association (2021)

Memberships and affiliations

National Black Midwives Association

Languages

English

Specialties

Adoption Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Aromatherapy Assertiveness Babywearing Birth and Lactation Birth Assistant Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breastfeeding Assistance and Support Building Healthy Communication Caring for Special Needs Children Childbirth Education Doula Trainer Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Faith-Based Counseling Fathers' Issues Health Coach Healthy Eating Herbal Postpartum Care High-Risk Pregnancy Home Birth Keeping Fit Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Midwife Support Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Multiples Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Exam Newborn Screening Nipple and Breast Pain Overnight Newborn Care Panic Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Placenta Encapsulation Positive Thinking Postpartum Adjustment Postpartum Care Postpartum Doula Care Postpartum Life Potty Training Pregnancy Complications Premature Infants Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Preventative Care Relaxation Techniques Reproductive and Parenting Returning to work (pumping, breastmilk storage, etc) Safety Self-Actualization Self-Compassion Self-Esteem Self-Integration Sexual Health Sexual Issues Sibling Preparation Spirituality Stress Management Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Vaginal Steam Water birth

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