PostPartum Doula
As a Postpartum doula, I provide non-medical, practical care to make sure that your physical, emotional, and practical needs as you transition to motherhood are met. I help with basic newborn care, guide you towards new mom resources, etc. I support you so that you can rest, recover, and bond with your baby. As you assess your needs for your expanding family, I provide the resources for your household to run smoothly while everyone adjusts to life with a newborn. Postpartum visits are a minimum of 3-4 hours per visit. Research evidence shows that the quality services of a postpartum doula can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, improve parental satisfaction and reduce the risk of mood disorders.
Each prenatal visit is usually 1-2 hrs to get to know you and your family's needs (partner's presence recommended). It is a good idea to meet with a postpartum doula before the baby is here.
Postpartum Support
Postpartum Plan (getting organized before the birth)
Breastfeeding support and instructions
referral to lactation consultant (IBCLC) if needed
Bottle feeding support
Education on newborn care to help parents become familiar with bathing, umbilical cord care, feeding, soothing and more
Coping skills for new parents
Non-medical newborn care
Support in processing birth experience
Emotional support
Family support (dads, grandmothers, etc)
Soothing techniques
Basic baby-wearing support
Spend time with newborn and/or older siblings allowing the family a peaceful rest time
Accompanying mother and infant to doctor's appt
Nursery organization for optimal infant care
Run small errands, light household help and light meal prep
Making appropriate referrals when necessary
Reassuring you that you are doing a fantastic job
Mothering the Mother
Access to my lending library (books / DVDs)
An open, non-judgmental ear, as well
Birth journal (with 48 hr contract)
Belly binding (additional fee)
Minimum session is 3 hours daily and maximum of 4 hours daily.
Available Packages:
12 hours to be used in 1-2 weeks
16 hours to be used in 1-2 weeks
24 hours to be used in 2 weeks
36 hours to be used in 3 weeks
48 hours to be used in 4 weeks
Birth and Postpartum Combo - Includes birth services + 3 hours of postpartum support in the first week after the birth.
One Time Postpartum Session
Getting started your first day home alone without the doctors or nurses
Answer any questions and alleviate any concerns
Postpartum Plan preparation
Breastfeeding support and instruction (CLC)
referral to lactation consultant (IBCLC) if needed
Education on newborn care to help parents become familiar with bathing, umbilical cord care, feeding, soothing and more
Coping skills for new parents
An open, non-judgmental ear, as well
One time Session minimum of 1- 3 hours.