Postpartum Doula
Traditionally, when women gave birth they had the support of many women to help them care for their newborn baby for several weeks or even months. In our society today it is the norm for new mothers to find themselves alone at home with a new baby, either immediately or often within a week of giving birth. This is often a difficult time for new moms, and is also a very important time for developing that special bond with your baby. The risk of postpartum mood disorders is proven to be higher in women who have little or no support during the early weeks after birth.
As your Postpartum Doula, I can provide you with physical and emotional support you need in the early weeks. I will also provide resources and referrals to outside sources of support within your community.
Included in your Postpartum
Services:
*care of new mom and
newborn
*accompany you to
appointments
*relief for mom to
nap/shower
*breastfeeding
tips
*light tidying of house
(make beds, dishes, vacuum etc.)
*preparation of
lunch/snacks for mom
*baby's
laundry
*dinner prep if
requested
*light
errands
*house
cleaning
*babysitting older
siblings
*provide medical care or
advice (if I feel you need medical care I will advise you to contact your
doctor)
If you have other needs
that are not listed here, please ask. All services will be discussed and decided
upon when we make our contract. Postpartum Care is $25 per hour, with a minimum
of 3 hours required. Packages are also available. Please contact me for more
information and package prices.
NOT Included in Postpartum
Services: