We all hear about the three trimesters of pregnancy, but have you heard about the fourth! The three months following the birth of your little one is an exciting time filled with a lot of adjustments and there are new lessons to be learned. Having the support of a postpartum doula can be helpful and I would love to fulfill this role for your family. I would be available to answer any questions you may have about newborn care and services also include:
- Emotional support and guidance
- Breastfeeding/bottle feeding support
- Newborn care support including diapering, soothing techniques, first bath, sleep solutions, baby-wearing
- Food preparation and light meals
- Grocery shopping
- Light housekeeping (laundry, dishes, etc)
- Accompaniment to appointments, support groups, etc.
- Referrals as needed
Sleep deprivation can sometimes occur when caring for a newborn and overnight services are available as well. I will be in your home to care for baby as you get much needed rest and will only wake you as requested (e.g. if you are breastfeeding and your baby needs to be nursed).
My goal as your postpartum doula is to alleviate some of the stress that can come during this transitional time while leaving you and your loved ones feeling confident and knowledgeable about caring for your baby.
Postpartum Doula Services Fee
There are three available options for Postpartum Doula Services:
(1) Daytime support can be provided at an hourly rate of $40. Shifts are completed at a minimum of four hours per visit and payment is due each day.
(2) Many families benefit from an initial services package for $500 that can be scheduled in one of the following two ways:
- 12.5 Daytime Hours
OR
- 1 Overnight + 4.5 Daytime Hours
(3) Overnight postpartum support (8 hours) provided at a flat fee of $320 per night
Services Provided
- Emotional support and guidance
- Breastfeeding/bottle feeding support
- Newborn care support including diapering, first bath, sleep solutions, baby-wearing
- Food preparation and light meals
- Grocery shopping
- Light housekeeping (laundry, dishes, etc)
- Accompaniment to appointments, support groups, etc.
- Referrals as needed
- Overnight care
-Gift cards available and services can be added to your baby shower registry
-Payment plans and sliding scale fees may be available for low-income families
-Travel fee may apply