Postpartum Doula

The Role of the Postpartum Doula

As your postpartum doula, I specialize in easing the transition to life with a new baby. I’m here to lighten your daily load so you can focus on bonding with your newborn and prioritizing your recovery. My goal is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to nurture you and your family during this transformative time.

Tailored Postpartum Care

Every family’s postpartum journey is unique. That’s why I customize my hours and services to meet your specific needs. Together, we’ll create a personalized postpartum plan that aligns perfectly with your family’s lifestyle.

Supporting Your Healing and Recovery

Once you’re home with your newborn, I’ll provide dedicated care to help you rest, recover, and feel nourished. From ensuring you get enough rest to preparing light meals, I’m here to support your healing journey, calm your mind, and uplift your spirit.

Guiding You Through Newborn Care

I’m trained in newborn care and ready to help you navigate the early weeks of understanding your baby’s needs. Whether it’s breastfeeding guidance, general feeding support, grooming care, or soothing techniques, I’ll walk alongside you every step of the way.

Helping Your Whole Family Adjust

Life with a new baby brings change for everyone in the family. I assist with sibling bonding, help older children adjust, and provide tools to navigate your family’s new dynamics.

Light Household Assistance

Focusing on your newborn and recovery can be demanding. I’ll take care of light household tasks like tidying, laundry, meal prep, and running errands, giving you the space to focus on what matters most.

Ongoing Support

My commitment to your family extends beyond our initial visits. I’ll stay in touch to check on your well-being, answer questions, and offer continued guidance.

Personalized Communication and Home Visits

I’m available during business hours via email, text, and phone to address any questions or concerns about you or your baby. During at-home visits, we’ll discuss topics like:

Infant feeding techniques.
Emotional and physical recovery from birth.
Mother–baby bonding and infant soothing.
Basic newborn care and establishing routines tailored to your lifestyle.
Processing your birth experience.

I also provide light housework, meal/snack preparation, and sanitation of baby bottles and breast pump parts (clients supply meal ingredients, but I can assist with shopping).

What to Expect During Visits

We’ll review your postpartum preferences and concerns.
I’ll provide evidence-based resources for your reference.
You’ll have a safe space to process your birth experience and clarify any events or procedures.
Together, we’ll address questions about recovery, feeding, bonding, and newborn care.
I’ll offer practical support to help create a routine that works for your family.

Please note: Night-time postpartum doula support is not available at this time.

Postpartum Doula

Sprout

Client chooses how many hours
4-hour minimum shifts
Client chooses hours and weeks to use
1/3 total cost due at contract signing as deposit

Seedling

52 hours minimum - total
4-hour minimum shifts
Client chooses hours and weeks to use
1/3 total cost due at contract signing as deposit

Bud

100 hours minimum - total
4-hour minimum shifts
Client chooses hours and weeks to use
1/3 total cost due at contract signing as deposit

Bloom

200 hours minimum - total
4-hour minimum shifts
Up to babies first year to use hours.
1/3 total cost due at contract signing as deposit

Postpartum Package Investments

Hours of work will be logged daily and sent to you in an invoice to be paid the end of each week.

*Birth Doula clients qualify for a Postpartum Doula package discount of 10%

*Birth Doula and Postpartum Doula clients qualify for a 10% discount on prenatal and postpartum massages

Whether you’re seeking guidance, hands-on support, or simply someone to lean on during this special time, I am here to help you every step of the way. Contact me today to learn more about my postpartum doula services and create a plan tailored to your family’s needs.

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Postpartum Doula: Do's & Don'ts

Do's & Don'ts of Postpartum Doula Services

A postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides physical, emotional, and practical support to families during the days, weeks, and months after the birth or addition of a new baby. The term doula originates from the Greek word meaning "woman servant."

Postpartum doulas offer non-judgmental guidance, evidence-based education, and hands-on assistance to help families adjust and thrive during this transformative time. Support can begin immediately after birth and extend up to the baby’s first year.

Core Competencies of a Postpartum Doula

Postpartum doulas are trained in five key areas to best support families:

Supporting the Postpartum Parent and Partner: Helping parents recover, bond, and adjust to their new roles.
Caring for Newborns: Guiding families in understanding newborn behavior, needs, and care.
Sibling Support: Helping older children adjust to the new family dynamic.
Household Management: Offering practical support to keep the home running smoothly during recovery.
Emotional Intelligence and Communication: Providing empathetic, effective, and respectful communication.

What a Postpartum Doula Does Not Do:

While a postpartum doula provides invaluable support, their role is non-clinical. This means:

They do not perform medical tasks or give medical advice (e.g., checking a baby’s respiratory rate or a surgical incision).
They do not prescribe or suggest herbs, medications, or remedies.
They are not a psychologist or mental health professional but can refer families to appropriate specialists if needed.
They do not make decisions for the family; instead, they empower parents to make informed choices.

Note: While I am not a lactation consultant, I am a Certified Breastfeeding Counselor and can provide breastfeeding guidance and support.

Services Offered by a Postpartum Doula

Family Support and Education