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
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