gentle journeys

Postpartum services include:

• One free 45 min. meeting (or phone conversation if the need is urgent) to get to know each other and decide if we are a good "fit"

• Non-judgmental 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.

• Bottle-feeding support, 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, sleep, etc

• Help with household organization, baby’s laundry and/or light cleaning and meal preparation

• Listening to and assisting in processing of your birth story

• Referrals to local resources when appropriate

Some things postpartum doulas DO NOT do:

• 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 to $30 per hour, depending upon the number of hours and visits desired.

I offer a birth and postpartum discount package. Please contact me for details.