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
- Assist with sibling care
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
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.
Virtual Meet Up
$30 for 30 minutes to ask questions or share concerns. To share birth story or to check on the health of mom and baby. Can do some virtual checking to ease the mind.
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.
*If couples take my 10 week Comprehensive class or my 4 week Out-of-Hospital class, they will receive a discount on postpartum doula services.*
