What is a Postpartum Doula?


Planning for the Postpartum period is just as important if not more then planning for the actual birth of your baby. The role of a postpartum Doula is to provide judgment free emotional and physical support to your family. This support will allow you to heal, adjust and embrace the newborn period as an extended part of the birthing process. The 4th Trimester!  Postpartum care will differ from client to client based on needs.

Things I offer but not limited to:

  • Caring for the baby while you have one on one time with older children (or vice versa), take a shower, eat or prepare a meal, check email, accomplish things around the home, or for the parent(s) to eat an uninterrupted hot meal together, etc.
  • Breastfeeding support and local resources
  • Identify family sleep goals and create a short plan to implement
  • Meal/snack preparation
  • Discuss emotional adjustments, coping strategies, and local resources for postpartum depression and anxiety
  • Discuss newborn care concerns (what is normal and what might not be)
  • Home organisation help – how to set up breastfeeding nooks, and changing and bathing stations to simplify caring for your newborn and make your spaces as comfortable and functional as possible.
  • Infant soothing methods & strategies
  • Physical recovery support for the birthing parent (tips, tricks, resources)
  • Time for the parent(s) to do some self care with the reassurance that a trained professional can care for their child(ren) while they’re busy.
  • Timely referrals to local resources, support, and other postpartum professionals (as needed) 
  • Help with babywearing and learning to use whatever wraps or carriers you have on hand 
  • Recipes and information on traditional foods fed to newborn parents, if interested. 
  • Baby Care support- bathing, diapers, feeding and soothing
  • Specialty support for women who have experienced a c-section
  • Hospital support if your baby/babies are in the NICU
  • Support for Families of Multiples
  • Above ALL my presence and support will provide reassurance, confidence and perspective to you as new parents in this precious time!

Postpartum Packages

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Welcome Home $459+tax
12 hours of support
  • A free 1-hour consult
  • Includes 12 hours of support
  • Phone consults prior to each visit to identify your concerns and goals
  • Information sheets and local resources and referrals tailored to your families’ needs
First 40 DAYS~$759+tax
25 hours of support
  • 25 hours of support
  • Phone consults prior to each visit to identify your concerns and goals
  • Information sheets and local resources and referrals tailored to your families’ needs
  • Text, email, and phone support for the duration of your service agreement
The 4th Trimester~$1239+tax
40 hours of postpartum support
  • Phone consults prior to each visit to identify your concerns and goals
  • Information sheets and local resources and referrals tailored to your families’ needs
  • Text, email, and phone support for the duration of your service agreement
  • 1 hour prenatal visit to discuss your concerns, hopes, and wishes for your postpartum months. Create a custom postpartum plan tailored to your family’s concerns and needs. Help organising comfortable nursing nooks, safe infant sleep areas, and functional diaper change areas in your home

 
Custom Packages

Custom Package Creation Available
  • Package and pricing tailored to your needs 

Add On's
  • (Additional $25 dollars per day if you want me to plan and bring ingredients to prepare a meal in your home.)
  • Daytime support $30/hour (4 hour min)
  • Night support $35/hour (7 hour min)
  • Add $20 flat rate per visit, per additional child
​Book your free consult to discuss!

 Ultimate Postpartum Package~$325+tax

  • 3 Hours with two Doulas
  • One 90min massage
  • baby care for the 3 hour duration
  • help with small tasks such us Laundry, dishes, vacuuming
  • Three food dishes that we bring ingredients for and make in your home.
    • One soup broth
    • one soup
    • one snack 
​Payment Options: EMT, Square, or Paypal.
*Payment plans available
** Previous Birth Clients receive 10% 
***all services subject to tax