Odessa Bates

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Birth & Postpartum Doula
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
7 years of experience
5.0
About me

My goal as your doula in this magical time is to support you and your family to have an experience that is uplifting, empowering, and joyful. I travel to MA, NY, VT, and CT within an 1.5-hour radius from my home base in Pittsfield, MA 01201. Fully Certified, Insured, Vaccinated, and Boosted. Virtual services available for any location. A MassHealth approved certified doula provider (Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula financially 100% covered).

Education

Master’s in Women’s Studies (2006)

Certification and training

Birth Doula & Postpartum Doula Certification-Warm Welcome Birth Services (2016)

Placenta Encapsulation Specialist-Women’s Perinatal Choice Services (2018)

Memberships and affiliations

Green River Doula Member

Credentials
BA CPD MA CD
Specialties
Abuse Addictions Adoption Advanced Maternal Age Anxiety Anxiety and Depression Attachment problems Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Birth Doula Birth Support Birth Trauma Breech Birth Evidence-Based Care Exclusive Pumping/Bottle Feeding Grief and Loss High-Risk Pregnancy Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Labor Doula LGBTQ+ Loss and Bereavement Doula Maternal Fetal Positioning Mental Health Mood Disorders Natural Birth Natural Childbirth Newborn Care Newborn Prep Parenting Parenting Support Perinatal and Infant Loss Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Perinatal Mood Disorders Placenta Encapsulation Postpartum Care Postpartum Depression Postpartum Doula Care Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Pregnancy Complications Pregnancy Loss Premature Infants Prenatal Care Prenatal Life Safety Self-Esteem Support during Labor, Birth, and Postpartum Support in Pregnancy Loss Telehealth Trauma Recovery Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Water birth
Languages

English

Accepted insurances
MassHealth
Service introduction

My comprehensive packages give you specifically tailored prenatal, birth, and postpartum support.

Packages
BIRTH DOULA FOR YOUR ESTIMATED DUE DATE
These packages ensure my commitment to being with you during active labor, and when you give birth. Scheduled prenatal (2) and postpartum (1) visits are included. Additional services can be purchased separately. A MassHealth approved certified doula provider (Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula financially 100% covered). Prices are $1300-$1400 dependent on travel.
$1,400.00
USD Flat rate
BIRTH DOULA FOR YOUR SCHEDULED CESAREAN BIRTH
These packages ensure my commitment to being with you, and your support person, when arriving at your birthing location. Continuous support is also provided while you give birth during a scheduled Cesarean Birth, “Belly Birth”. Scheduled prenatal (2) and postpartum (1) visits included. Additional services can be purchased separately. Prices range between $700-$800 dependent on travel.
$700.00
USD Flat rate
POSTPARTUM DAYTIME DOULA FOR UP TO ONE MONTH
My Postpartum Daytime Doula services ensures my commitment to being with you, and your family, during this life-changing transition into parenthood up until the baby’s age of one month. This service is beneficial whether this is your first child or fifth. I can provide birth delivery recovery support, newborn care, feeding assistance, “Feed-Sleeping”, emotional support, soothing techniques, birth story processing, attend appointments or errands together, along with providing community-based referrals, plus more. Also included, a detailed postpartum plan that is created together. A MassHealth approved certified doula provider (Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula financially 100% covered). Please note each individual postpartum care visit will need a minimum length of three continuously scheduled hours any time between Monday to Friday within 9 AM - 3 PM. Only offered within a 45-minute drive from Pittsfield, MA, or anywhere virtually. Prices range from $35-$40.
$35.00
USD Per hour
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Ratings and reviews
Average
5.0
# of Reviews
1
5.0

I worked with Odessa for my twin birth and for my most recent birth as well. I am so happy I decided to have odessa again she was a lifesaver. So knowledgeable and professional. She stayed calm and reassing when I needed support most and it was instrumental in helping me navigate my birth. She helped me overcome birth trauma with my twins and it made my experience so wonderful and peaceful. I would recommend her a thousand times over. I am so grateful she was my doula for 3/4 of my kiddos.

- Annie R.

Frequently asked questions
Do you attend births at Fairview Hospital?
Do you attend homebirths?
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