Postpartum Doula Services
Bringing a new baby home can be overwhelming! As your postpartum doula, I will support your entire family in your home in whatever capacity is most needed. I can answer questions on newborn care, feeding your baby, help with the first bath, assist you in wearing your infant in a newborn carrier, take care of your infant while you nap or shower, prepare meals, run errands for you or with you, and perform some light housekeeping such as laundry and cleaning baby bottles.... plus so much more!
Even if you have TONS of family support, doula support is incredibly valuable. Both you and your partner will receive evidence based education (if you want it) and non-judgmental support, which will allow you to gain confidence in your new roles!
The goal is for you to gain peace of mind and knowledge while also getting a chance to relax and have time to process the changes in your life!
Even if you have TONS of family support, doula support is incredibly valuable. Both you and your partner will receive evidence based education (if you want it) and non-judgmental support, which will allow you to gain confidence in your new roles!
The goal is for you to gain peace of mind and knowledge while also getting a chance to relax and have time to process the changes in your life!
Pricing:
3 hour in home welcome home consultation $200
20 hour package $1,000
60 hour package $2,760
120 hour package $5,040
**Nights Only***
Do you really just need some nights of good sleep? I now offer a package of just overnights. Please note that in order for me to accommodate your schedule we need to have a set schedule in advance. Happy sleeping!!!
12 ten hour nights for $4,800
3 hour in home welcome home consultation $200
- Get all your questions answered and settle into your new role(s)!
20 hour package $1,000
- This is a great option for five 4 hour visits during the day to get you settled in your first few weeks home! Or maybe you prefer one night to catch up on some rest accompanied by some daytime hours to get all your questions answered?
- Additional add-on hours can be purchased at a rate of $50 per hour
60 hour package $2,760
- Six nights of support, 15 days of support, or anything in-between.
- Additional add-on hours can be purchased at a rate of $46 per hour
120 hour package $5,040
- Are you looking for ultimate flexibility and support at my lowest rate? This package can be customized to offer you a combination of day and night support that best suits your needs.
- Additional add-on hours can be purchased at a rate of $42 per hour
**Nights Only***
Do you really just need some nights of good sleep? I now offer a package of just overnights. Please note that in order for me to accommodate your schedule we need to have a set schedule in advance. Happy sleeping!!!
12 ten hour nights for $4,800
- This is a great option for catching up on healing sleep during your first four weeks home. This package would provide three nights of restful sleep each week for four weeks!
- Additional nights can be purchased at a rate of $400
Some things to keep in mind as you start to think about how many hours you might need…
Postpartum doulas have a plethora of resources ! The following are just some of the topics that you might have questions about:
- Normal Newborn Development and Care including Milestones and Umbilical Cord Care
- Typical Postpartum Recovery
- Diapering, Dressing and Bathing Your Newborn
- Safe Sleep Solutions and Swaddling
- Breastfeeding as well as Bottle Feeding Breastmilk and/or Formula
- Wearing Your Infant in a Newborn Carrier
- Soothing and Calming your Newborn
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What does a Doula do during Day Support?
Besides answering questions and calming your baby, a postpartum doula will make sure that everyone in the family has nutritious and yummy snacks and/or meals. A doula can go shopping for you, or whip something up with the ingredients you already have in your home! A postpartum doula will make sure that bottles and dishes are cleaned in the kitchen, run loads of laundry, take care of your baby while you nap or shower, and can even help with organizing all the extra “stuff” that comes along with a baby. All day shifts must be at least 4 hours long. |
What does a Doula do during Night Support?
A doula can be the sole caretaker of your baby overnight, or, if the birth mother is breastfeeding, the doula can stay in a separate room with the baby and bring your baby to you when he/she needs to nurse. Then the doula will burp, diaper, soothe, etc. your baby so that you can get right back to sleep! Some may wonder what the difference is between a "postpartum doula" and a "night nurse"... click here to read my blog post on this very topic! I can tell you that they are different roles and each has their place. All night shifts must be at least 8 hours long. 10 hours is recommended so that you can have some time to relax and get a good nights rest! |