Did you see the prices on the last page and worry – that this kind of care would be inaccessible to you?
Not at Fruitful Womb Doula Services.
There is no exact formula that determines what each of us can afford, because income is not the only determining factor. For example, your relationship to money might also be affected by being a caregiver, or your access to generational wealth, and/or costs related to any type of disability.
This method is used to encourage people to pay according to their available resources. Those with a greater financial situation can contiubate more, allowing those with less access to pay according to their means.
This allows my business to sustain the services I provide while making accessibility as BROAD as possible.
If you want to learn more about this anti-capitalist approach here.
As a small business owner, I do not receive outside funding to supplement sliding scale discounts, so I must take into account what I am able to offer and still be able to support my family.
The sliding scale represents an idea that financial resources (including income) are not and should not be the only determining factor in if you can recieve services and care.
Sliding scale services rely on the principle of truthfulness and respect. Community thrives when you’re honest with yourself and with us.
Please be mindful that if you purchase a package at the lowest end of the scale when you can truthfully afford the higher ticket price, you are limiting access to those who truly need the gift of financial flexibility.
Additionally when I’m paid fairly, it means I am able to invest more time into expanding my knowledge and the free offerings I can provide.
In summary, the essential price reflects the true cost of my service. The community price is for those who are able to meet their basic needs but have little-to-no expendable income. Paying for this service may qualify as a sacrifice but it would not create financial hardship for the client. The lift up offering is for those who struggle to meet basic needs and paying this much for my support would be a significant stretch.
* Basic Needs includes food, housing, utilities, health care, transportation, etc.
** Expendable Income might mean you are able to buy coffee or tea at a shop, go to the movies or a concert, buy new clothes, books, and similar items each month, etc.
Choose this price if most of the following statements are true for you:
I am able to meet all of my basic needs*
I may have some debt but it doesn’t prohibit the attainment of basic needs*
I own my home or property OR I rent a comfortable property
I own a car or can afford to rent one/use taxis when I need to
I am employed OR I do not need to work to meet my needs
I have access to savings
I have expendable income**
I can afford to buy new items
I can afford an annual holiday or to take time off work
Choose this price if most of the following statements are true for you:
I may stress about meeting my basic needs but still regularly achieve them*
I may have some debt but it does not prohibit my attainment of basic needs*
I have stable housing
I am underemployed or have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet
I have no access to financial savings but am eligible for credit
I have little to no expendable income**
I am rarely able to buy new items and buy others second hand
I cannot afford a holiday or to take time off without financial burden
Choose this price if most of the following statements are true for you:
I am in receipt of means tested benefits
I frequently stress about meeting basic needs + don’t always achieve them*
I have unstable housing
I am unemployed or underemployed or have to work multiple jobs to make ends meet
I have no access to savings and am ineligible for credit
I have no expendable income**
I cannot afford a holiday or to take time off work without financial burden
When you pay full value… know that your payment is matching the value of the services you’re receiving and you’re helping others access the same services who may not have been able to otherwise.
When you pay in the middle… know that your payment is helping me cover my costs and sustain a life dedicated to this work for you and others.
When you pay on the lower end… know that your payment and our agreement is a way that we support each other and share our gifts, passions, and missions!
Fruitful Womb Doula Services has a need for people to contribute and even donate services for those most in need in our community. For people who see these and still cry out seeing it as not needed.
Regardless where you are, please read more about our mission and learning about supporting. If you are in need please contact us on how to use the fund if need be.
The following items would be open to a barter. Please note that barter agreements would be filled out, where most exchange would be before a birth or on an xx date postpartum. The agreement will also state a fee would be charged if not provided by such date.
Let’s trade skills, art, and strange little treasures instead of feeding the corporate void.
With that being said
Open to hearing other ideas also so please contact me.
*Please note FWDS serves women of all ages 30+ is for marketing purposes, and that research is finding a majority of women having children are in this age group. Please don’t hesitate to reach out regardless of age.
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