The Use of Postpartum Doula for Mother’s Can:
- Increase chance of breastfeeding successfully.
- Increase earlier bonding between the infant and birthing person and the whole family unit.
- Less chance of infant dehydration and hospitalization with health difficulties due to skilled care.
- A reduced amount of maternal postpartum depression and shorter duration and more manageable for the parents to cope with it if it occurs.
- Less maternal exhaustion, frustration, trepidation and anxiety during the early weeks.
- Reduction in unnecessary calls to pediatricians.
- The partner can get back to work sooner with less anxiety.
- More of an understanding of newborn emotional and physical needs and behavior.
- Help with Care choices, tools for dealing with relations and others.
Family Care
- Assessing the needs of the family
- Physical and emotional support
- Providing Recommendations and referrals
- Emotional support of the individuals parenting choices
- Encouragement and positive affirmations
- Breastfeeding or bottle feeding support
- Advanced Breastfeeding education
- Help knowing what is normal or when you need specialized care
- Establishing helpful routines
- Establishing a good milk supply
- Proper milk storage
- Sibling education and transition
- Educate on Bengkung Belly Binding
Baby Care
- Newborn care hands-on education and care including:
- Normal newborn behavior – Newborn appearance
- Sleep Habits – Feeding – Bathing – Dressing Baby
- When to call the doctor – and so much more
- Cord and circumcision care
- Establishing routine
- Establishing a good Breastfeeding latch
- Help with comfortable positions for mom and baby
Household Care
- Creating shopping lists
- Food shopping
- Meal preparation
- Organizing the nursery or household
- Light housework
- Preparations of bottles and washing/cleaning/sterilizing
- Folding laundry
Package 1
20 hours in two weeks with one free visit prenatal. $30 hourly. Total Package cost $600
Package 2
40 hours in four weeks with one free visit prenatal. $29 hourly. Total Package cost $1160.
Package 3
60 hours in six weeks with one free visit prenatal. $28 hourly. Total Package cost $1680
Minimum of 3 hours and Maximum of 5 hours per visit. 50% paid at signing of contract and other 50% paid over first weeks of service.
*Couples that take my 10 week Comprehensive class or 4 week out-of-hospital will receive a discount on postpartum doula services.*
Random Hourly visits
$32 hourly for last minute calls and no previous packages. Visits a minimum of 3 hours to a maximum of 5 hours. Can also provide virtual Meet up to do a quick check in and just need a listening ear.
Bengkung Belly Binding
Benefits of Belly Binding:
*Encourages Uterus & Pelvic organs to shrink at a faster rate. *Aids in acceleration of releasing retained water & Gas. *Helps prevent diastasis recti & return to previous state *Helps with posture & prevents pain in the back *realigns organs to previous state
Can schedule with me before estimated due date and can wrap as early as 24 Hours after birth.
I will provide the wrap, belly paste and demonstration. Can return for a second visit if needed to go over demonstation.
Cost is $150. 50% down when scheduling.
