Postpartum Doula Services

• Non-judgmental support

• Facilitate parent-baby bond

• Feeding support from chest/breast feeding to formula and anywhere in-between

• Hands-on help soothing and comforting baby, and help understanding baby cues

• Baby wearing - assist with the learning of different baby carriers

• Diapering and infant care

• Help with postpartum recovery options for vaginal or cesarean birth

• Household help including nourishing meal-prep, dishes, baby’s laundry, nursery organization

• Care for baby/babies when parents need to shower, nap, go for a walk, or spend time with older siblings

• Help with older siblings if applicable, including comfort and companionship, maintaining daily routines, snacks and meal prep, and activity planning

• Running errands

• Accompanying you to appointments

• Referrals to specialists in areas of need that present themselves whether it be support groups, therapists, acupuncturists, babysitters, pediatricians, community events, household services, classes, etc.

• Screening for postpartum mood disorders

• Talking about and processing your birth/surrogacy/adoption experience in a judgment-free space

• Possibility for occasional evening and overnight support to allow extra rest for parents 

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Hourly Rate: $40/hr for daytime, $50/hour overnight

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Because I believe postpartum support should be accessible to all, sliding scale rates are available and package options are negotiable. I will not turn away a family due to inability to pay standard rates. Reach out to me to discuss this further.

Feeding Support

• Provide breast/chest feeding support: getting a good latch, various positions, advice on what is “normal”, identifying possible issues and provide appropriate referrals if necessary

• Bring healthy snacks and water to feeding parent during feeding sessions, and advise on healthy lactation nutrition and self care

• Help set up nursing stations and diaper changing areas throughout the home

• Included in Postpartum Doula Services, or reach out for a la cart lactation support pricing

Prenatal Postpartum Planning

I like to meet with clients for a prenatal postpartum planning session to help with an empowered and supported transition into the postpartum period. I will help you gather your circles of support and give you practical tools to prepare. Depending on your areas of interest, we can discuss everything from postpartum healing to feeding choices, twin care, sibling prep, baby wearing, postpartum nutrition and nourishment.