Postpartum Doula Support

Postpartum Doula Benefits:​

• ​A postpartum doula supports families through the transition into parenthood that our society and culture hasn’t prepared them for. Postpartum doulas are the community new parents need.

• As your doula, I provide non-medical physical, emotional, and informational support after the birth of your baby.

• The tasks I provide each day will depend on the priorities discussed together before beginning services and on your particular needs that day.

​Daytime Postpartum Support - $40/hr (4 hour minimum) *WEEKENDS ONLY*

Support can include some or all of:

• Physical and emotional support of the birthing partner (listening to your birth story, fears, frustrations, concerns; monitoring your postpartum recovery, etc.)

• Baby care education and support (assistance in bathing, feeding, comforting the baby, cutting baby’s nails, etc.)

• Answering the phone and door

• Light housework (laundry, emptying garbage, dishes, etc.)

• Watching the baby and/or older children on the premises, so parent(s) can rest in the home (I cannot watch children without a parent present)

• Referrals to other professionals as needed

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I do not do major housecleaning tasks, such as mopping, vacuuming, washing windows, or yard work.

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I do not diagnose any medical conditions for you or your baby or give you medical advice. If you bring to my attention or if I notice anything of concern, I will refer you to an appropriate health care provider.

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I do not make parenting, medical, or other decisions for you or speak for you. I may assist you in finding information and resources, or remind you of your decisions as previously discussed.

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I do not take overall care of your baby. My goal is to help you become confident and secure in your own abilities as a new parent and family.