Susan Stange - Birth & Postpartum Doula

About Susan

Your authentic birth; connected, powerful, and joyfully you! I believe in the sacred and transformative power of birth, the significance of intimate details, the eternal joy in cherished moments, and most of all... YOU!

Birth & Postpartum Doula packages and pricing

Three Birth Services

Doula, Photos, and Video 2 prenatal visits, labor and birth support, 60+ photos and a minimum of 2 minutes video during labor, birth, and 1-2 hours following, 1 postpartum visit about two weeks after birth. Select photos will be available within 24 hours for announcement purposes and the remaining will be available via online gallery in 1-2 weeks. Video will be delivered 2-3 weeks via online platform.

$2,450 USD · Flat rate

Any Two Birth Services

Doula + Photo, Doula + Video, or Photo + Video

$1,600 USD · Flat rate

Any One Birth Service

Doula, Photos, or Video • Doula: 2 prenatal visits, labor and birth support, 1 postpartum visit about two weeks after birth. • Photography: 60+ professionally hand-edited photos, coverage from the time of arrival to 1-2 hours after birth, select photos within 24 hours, delivered 1-2 weeks after birth via online gallery. • Video: 4-8 minutes of professionally hand-edited video to licensed music, delivered 2-3 weeks after birth via online platform.

$1,200 USD · Flat rate

What to expect

As a Birth Documenter of 5 years, my camera has become an extension of my arm. Being able to provide my doula clients with authentic, connected, powerful, and joyful film and images is one of the most fulfilling things about my work. My birth packages are set up to mirror the number of services you select. There are three Birth Services I provide: Doula, Photography, Film.

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Certifications, training, and specialties

Certification and training

ProDoula (2020)
Spinning Babies (2021)
International Association of Professional Birth Photographers (2020)
Hypnobabies (2021)

Education

Bachelor in Elementary Education (2011)

Languages

English

Specialties

Birth Doula Birth Photographer Family Photography Filmmaking Home Birth Hypnobirthing Method Labor Doula Maternity and Family Photography Maternity and Newborn Photographer Maternity Photography Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn, Baby, & Birth Photography Newborn Photography Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum

Frequently asked questions

What if I go into labor before 38 weeks when you are on-call?

If you go into labor before my on-call time of 38 weeks, call me anyway. Although our agreement does not obligate me to come to your birth, if I am available, I will come. If I am not, I will do everything I can to call in an equally trained and skilled backup.

How long will you stay after the baby is born?

Once I arrive, I stay for the remainder of the labor, delivery, and up to 1-2 hours after birth. *Some hospitals have a support persons policy due to COVID-19 that require additional support persons/doulas to leave immediately.

What if you miss the birth?

If I miss the birth due to emergency or causes beyond my control like a quick delivery, or not being notified in time, but arrive within 30 minutes after the birth, I will stay to provide the service we have agreed on, and our agreement will remain in-tact. If I am unable to make it to the birth at all, due to emergency, current hospital restrictions, or other causes beyond my control, every attempt will be made to schedule a replacement Fresh 48 session or another session of your choosing and you will only be held responsible for the full fee of the replacement session.

Do you offer prints?

Currently, I do not offer prints. You will receive digital files to have printed with whomever you choose. I recommend Tempe Camera Imaging.

WITH CURRENT RESTRICTIONS DUE TO COVID-19, WILL THEY LET YOU IN THE HOSPITAL?

Thankfully, most hospitals in the valley have opened their L&D rooms to certified doulas. If you are not sure what your hospital's policy is, check online with your chosen hospital, or call.

Why should I hire you?

• I have experience shooting hospital, birthing center, and home births (medicated and non-medicated). • Each birth story is as unique and special as the baby that comes with it. I care about my clients and do what I can to tailor their photos to match that uniqueness. • I am patient, supportive, and consider birth a sacred experience for all involved, particularly the parents. I prioritize the connection between the parents above all others. • I am dependable and follow through with what I promise. • When you book with me, you're hiring an artist who is passionate about documenting real moments and finding the beauty within them. • My goal for every session is to make it a good experience for mv clients. • I have birthed four children of my own and know how precious and irreplaceable those first moments are. • It's important to me that my clients get what they hoped for when they hired me and will be treated professionally with the communication they would expect.

Where do you live?

I am located in East Mesa, 85209.

Do you charge a travel fee?

For anything greater than a 20 mile radius of my home, a $20 travel fee will be added to your booking.

When do I call you?

If I am providing doula services, keep me updated with any pregnancy changes that you may experience and I will come when you feel you need me. If I am serving you in a documentation capacity, call me when you are admitted to the hospital or birthing center, or whenever you call your midwife for a home birth. You can also ask your doula for her suggestion on when to call me if you're not sure. I will keep in contact with you throughout the months and weeks before your due date so it shouldn't come as a surprise. When in doubt, calling sooner is better than later.