Gentle Journeys

Postpartum Doula Services

As a postpartum doula, I work supporting families as they adjust to life with a new family member.  I support families in their homes, and am hired privately by the families I serve. 

Services I provide as a postpartum doula:

• One free 45 min. meeting to get to know each other and decide if we are a good "fit"
• Non-judgemental support as needed from immediately to 12 weeks postpartum
• Scheduled visits in your home, at times that work best for your family
• Assisting and observing early breastfeeding; answering questions, helping with latch and positioning, and referring to a lactation consultant if needed.
• Help establishing a support network and finding other mothers/families to connect with
• Answering routine non-medical questions (“Is this normal?”)
• Phone and email support
• Caring for your newborn in your home while you rest, take a shower, or spend time with your other children/partner
• Caring for other children in your home while you rest, take a shower, spend time with your partner, or newborn
• Support while learning to care for your newborn (diapering, organization, feeding, sleep, etc)
• Referrals to local resources when appropriate
• Help with household organization, baby’s laundry and/or light cleaning and meal preparation
• Listening to and assisting in processing of your birth story

• Give medical advice
• Give advice about lactation beyond routine early questions
• Take care of your baby or other children without you in the home
• Heavy housework such as vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, yard work

Fees

Postpartum services are billed at $25 per hour.

I require a deposit upon signing a contract with a family. This deposit amount varies depending on the amount of hours that are desired.