What's a postpartum doula?
! Imagine Mary Poppins in leggings. Or a best friend-for-hire that can get your baby to stop crying while you take a shower.
A postpartum doula works with a new family during the “4th trimester,” or the first 12 weeks after birth, filling the space between a midwife and a nanny. Someone once called me “Mary Poppins,” and that would be accurate except for the fact that I don’t sing.
Depending on your family’s needs and my current schedule, I may recommend bringing in 1 or 2 more postpartum doulas that I partner with to fully serve you. If so, 1 or 2 of us will visit at a time, tidy up a few things as needed, pop some food in the oven, and hold your baby so you can shower and nap. Once all is calm, we will quietly head out, leaving a sweet echo of our care in the form of food in the fridge, clean laundry, and some helpful tips and tidbits about baby care. I also have training and experience in working with women diagnosed with a Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorder (PMAD) such as postpartum depression.
Past Clients
Twins + Multiples
Sleep Support
NICU
Live-in +
Travel
Postpartum Rates
$50/hr - singleton
$60/hr - multiples
Day: 4-hour minimum required
Night: 8-hour minimum required
24-hr Live-in Care: Please email below!
Travel Doula Services: Please email below!
Includes:
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Physical postpartum care for the mother (e.g. C-section incision care, etc.)
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Emotional support (e.g. birth story processing)
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Breastfeeding support
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Newborn Sleep Education
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Newborn care and education
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Support for mothers with Postpartum Depression and other mood disorders
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Referrals to local resources as needed (IBCLCs, craniosacral therapists, belly binding, etc.)
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Light housekeeping and cooking (e.g. specific postpartum foods for the mother & meals for the family)
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And more...