Michelle Ellinger
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Madison, WI
ph: (608) 577-8611
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Your baby is YOUR baby! I am here to help your family adjust to life with a new member, and also help you (and your partner) feel confident as parents. I believe everyone deserves to be well supported, and that can include an endless possibility of parenting decisions. I respect parenting styles and general lifestyle rhythms and love to watch as a new family is born with each new child's arrival. I like to "work myself out of a job" and am pleased when a family no longer needs my assistance. I am not afraid to "jump right in" and do what's needed.

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.
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
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
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.
Michelle Ellinger
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Madison, WI
ph: (608) 577-8611
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