Postpartum Doula Support

As a postpartum doula I help ease the transition into parenthood by providing families with nurturing support, education, and non-medical care during the first three months after birth, also known as the fourth trimester.

The amount of effort that a newborn requires can often be a surprise, and no one should do it alone. Unfortunately, not everyone has family or friends nearby. Perhaps you do have family…but it’s complicated. Maybe the people you know aren’t supportive of your parenting style. This is where a non-judgmental, nurturing postpartum doula comes in as an amazing resource.

I wholeheartedly believe that supported parents become confident parents with positive feelings about their babies, partners, and the often overwhelming fourth trimester. Families that are nurtured in turn have that energy to give to themselves and their babies.

As your Postpartum Doula, I’m a sounding board and additional set of hands, and spot the tasks that need attention while you heal, rest, and bond with your baby. I keep in mind your family’s unique needs so I can support you in truly meaningful ways.

What you’ll get

postpartum sessions include:

  • Nourishing meals, snacks + teas

  • Breastfeeding support

  • Birth recovery tools + support

  • Newborn care while you nap + shower

  • Infant soothing techniques

  • Nonjudgmental emotional support

  • Baby wearing

  • Baby’s first bath + nail trim

  • Age-appropriate infant sleep routines

  • Paced bottle feeding + burping

  • Companionship

  • Help with sibling care

  • Parent + baby laundry

  • Running errands + grocery shopping

  • Bottle + pump washing

  • Kitchen tidying

  • Accompanying to doctor appointments

postpartum package

5 Postpartum sessions + 1 prenatal session + unlimited email support: $875

Each postpartum session is 4 hours. The prenatal session is 1 hour and may be in person or virtual. Additional 4-hour sessions can be booked for $175. The prenatal session is scheduled upon hiring, and allows us to get to know each other, and discuss your anticipated postpartum needs and preferences. It is also a great time to ask questions about what to expect postpartum, and what items are helpful to have on hand before the birth. In addition to scheduled visits, I am available to you via email during our time together to address any questions and concerns.

what this looks like

I support you in your home, typically 2 times per week during the first 6 weeks postpartum. I recommend scheduling our first session the week of the birth so I can help with any emerging lactation or healing issues. Those first weeks focus on rest + recovery, nourishment, newborn care, and skin-to-skin snuggles, all of which support healing, lactation, and bonding. For meals and snacks, I provide you with a current menu of my nourishing offerings. You select prior to each session, and I prepare the foods in your home. I supply you with a grocery list in advance, or arrange a shop (food costs are billed separately). Each session addresses your specific needs on that day, in that moment.

I believe that everyone deserves the support + nourishment that a doula can provide. If you cannot afford the cost of services, please contact me as I offer a sliding scale.