My Postpartum Services

In addition to my services as a labor support doula, I am also an experienced postpartum doula. A doula's job is not limited to labor and delivery. It is often times just the beginning. I offer my services to mothers and fathers who need a helping hand with a delicate touch to assist them with their newborn. Whether you're a first time parent and are looking for someone to help guide you through the first few months of your new baby's life or if you have been here before and are just looking for a refresher course and/or a goodnight's sleep, I can help you.

A postpartum doula is an individual who works with new families during the postpartum period, to help them to better enjoy the early days with their new baby. The postpartum doula provides non-medical support and help to create a nurturing environment for the mother, father, and baby. The role of the doula is not to assume primary responsibility for the newborn, but to assist the mother and her partner in their new role as parents so they can bond with and take care of their baby.

Postpartum care for the mom: I provide emotional support, breast and bottle feeding instruction as well as general guidance and support to reduce family stress. I provide overnight care so you can catch up on your much needed and deserved sleep. I specialize in providing help to moms with multiples. I can also help you set up your nursery. In addition to these services, I provide special help to moms battling postpartum depression. I am also a professional member of the group: Postpartum Support International.

Informational Support: Babies do not come with an instruction manual that gives you step by step instructions on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, changing, swaddling, and sleeping. I provide you with information on these topics as well as many other tricks of the trade. Through my knowledge base and resources I convey basic baby care tips and demonstrate basic baby care techniques. With this knowledge you can gain confidence in your own personal care of your newborn.

Swaddling Instruction: I am very experienced and very good at keeping your newborn swaddled. I can teach you several effective techniques for swaddling your infant. I can also advise you on which swaddling blankets are the best for your infant and are easiest to use.

Light Laundry, Cleaning & Additional Services: I am more than happy to do your baby’s laundry including their clothes and bedding in addition to cleaning and filling their bottles. I am happy to run basic errands for you. I will also keep an eye on and play with other siblings. I do not perform any clinical tasks or diagnose medical conditions or administer any medications, although I will refer you to a medical professional if I notice something of concern.

CPR Certification: I have current up to date certification for BCLS: Adult CPR, Child CPR & Infant CPR Emergency Basic First Aid Cognitive A.E.D. Skills.

Multiples: I am extremely experienced with multiples having worked with both Twins and Triplets.

Hospital Help: Nervous about the first couple of days / nights in the hospital and how you will cope and adjust after labor? Looking for the same continuity of care? I have helped many couples through this adjustment period starting in their postpartum room. Day & night hours available.

Travel: Planning a trip? Worried about your newborn and other children? I have traveled with many families and helped them to have a smooth enjoyable time.

Postpartum Fees 24/7

Single Baby - $25/hr Multiples - $30/hr

"One hundred years from now, it will not matter what kind of car I drove, what kind of house I lived in, how much I had in my bank account, nor what my clothes looked like. But the world may be a little better because I was important in the life of a child."

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