This Parenting thing Is A Lot
Parents need so much cariño after welcoming a newborn home. I have always believed that parents should sprout an extra arm for every child they raise. Until we evolve to that, I’m here to be your extra loving arms. My role is to support your early journey in embodying the empowered parent you are.
Services
One in-home prenatal meeting. We’ll spend time getting to know each other. We will discuss your postpartum plans and begin to set up and identify how to begin to prepare the home and the parents for the arrival of Little One or Little Ones.
Encouraging, non-judgmental postpartum support including, but not limited to:
Body/Chest/Breast/Bottle feeding assistance
Newborn Care (swaddling, diapering, bathing, babywearing)
Prepping healing baths and soaks
Snack/Meal preparation
Light housekeeping and laundry
A calm, reassuring presence and a listening ear
Access to local resource list - Referrals to professionals within the community for all your postpartum and newborn needs.
I believe doula services should be accessible for all families. Please contact me to discuss payment options or if you need a reduced fee.
Is this you?
Baby is 6 - 12 weeks old and they “changed”. They aren’t napping, they are fussing more, and distracted at the breast. You or one of your co-parents are returning to work soon. You are feeling overwhelmed and like you need more help again to get through this new transition or leap.
I got you!
I am often sought out weeks after Baby is born, either during a leap or a new transition in the family, or both. Feel free to contact me so we can discuss what support you need and the best way to achieve your evolving postpartum goals. We can custom curate a support plan for you.
PACKAGES & Fees
Postpartum support scheduling is quite flexible depending on the needs of the family, but for many, these are good options to start with.
Package A: 86 hours,
Weeks 1-2: 4 hours x 4 visits weekly
Weeks 3-4: 4 hours x 3 visits weekly
Weeks 5-6: 3 hours x 3 visits weekly
Weeks 7-8: 3 hours x 2 visits weekly
Package B: 54 hours,
Weeks 1-2: 4 hours x 3 visits weekly
Weeks 3-4: 3 hours x 3 visits weekly
Weeks 5-6: 3 hours x 2 visits weekly
Package C: 45 hours,
Week 1: 4 hours x 3 visits weekly
Weeks 2-3: 3 hours x 3 visits weekly
Week 4-5: 3 hours x 2 visits weekly
Week 6: 3 hours x 1 visit/weekly
Hourly Rate: $60/hour - Minimum 3 hours per visit
Night Doula Support:
Take over care of Baby during the night, reducing “up time” for parents.
If Baby is being nursed, Doula will:
help with bodyfeeding especially in the early days of arriving home
bring Baby to nursing parent for feedings
change and settle Baby after feedings are completed
prepare and bring in snacks and water
If Baby is bottle-fed, Doula will exclusively care for Baby throughout the night
Wash & prepare bottles & pumping equipment
Keep & share detailed notes of baby’s feedings, diaper changes, behavior and soothing techniques used
As Baby gets older, the Doula can give suggestions for helping Baby lengthen their sleep time
If time allows, Doula can help with light laundry, tidying up, and meal prep.
Minimum 8 hours per night visit
What is Postpartum Care?
A Generalist with the Most
A postpartum doula provides individualized, open-minded, and evidence-based care for families in the days, weeks and months following the welcome of their newborn. A doula supports the parents’ physical and emotional needs, provides newborn care and instruction, lends feeding guidance whether it be with bottle-feeding or lactation assistance, and helps with light household tasks.
Postpartum doulas do not offer any medical advise or provide any clinical care. Doulas are trained as a generalist and can help suggest when families should consult or refer to their midwife/clinician or an expert. Doulas are not nannies nor house cleaners, but will assist in these areas to support the families postpartum transition and aid in the parents’ healing.
Each family has unique needs
A doula is comfortable supporting families during this intimate time. A doula aims to lighten the load of these early tender days, to assist the bond between caregiver and their new baby. Parents benefit from a compassionate, non-judgmental presence. Doulas are present to process birth and adoption stories, and to be a resource of knowledge, willing to answer questions and refer out to experts where appropriate. The intention of the doula is to affirm a new parent’s embodiment of their new role.
Your Family YOur way
Nurture & Nourish
Birthing parents will receive nurturing support to help heal the body. A person’s transition into parenthood is eased when self-care is properly supported. Doulas help parents take care of themselves. Doulas prepare healing herbal baths, nourishing snacks and meals. Doulas will take over care of the baby so that parents can connect with themselves and their partners or loved ones and to have time to attend to their basic needs. All together this support provides the stamina and resilience to care for their little ones.
mental wellness is supported
Doulas support holistic wellness without stigma or judgment for all parents. Although the scope of a doula’s practice does not include any kind of medical diagnosis or clinical care, doulas are aware of signs to look out for in regards to postpartum mood disorders and can offer recommendations and referrals.
Non-birthing parents need support too!
Families are born in so many ways. Be it through surrogacy or adoption, all new parents benefit from the support of a doula’s committed care. Doulas are resourced with suggestions to help parents bond with their little ones: be it with their newborn or their older siblings. Doulas support the multiple transitions that accompany the arrival of a new baby.
