Having a baby can be both exciting and overwhelming. The first few weeks home are full of new experiences and situations that you may have not anticipated. A postpartum doula can help you adjust to your new role as a parent and become more confident in your parenting and decision making. As your Postpartum Doula, I do whatever you need so that you are able to best enjoy and care for your new baby. My role changes from day to day, as the needs of your family change. I offer both daytime and nighttime support with infant care, emotional and informational support, babywearing education, breastfeeding support, sibling care, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, home organization, errand runs and safety education. My goal is to promote your bonding with your new baby while helping to create a sense of balance during the new family's recovery.
Daytime Support
There are many things that I can help with. Some include: help you become confident in the basics of newborn care, provide guidance with babywearing, cloth diapering, and breastfeeding. I can do the laundry, light house work, take care of older siblings, so you can spend time with the new baby or watch the baby so you can spend time with your older children. I also provide grocery shopping services. You give me the list, and I'll take care of it! Are you looking for a date out with your spouse, time to yourself to shower, go shopping, or grab lunch with a friend? I can help with that!
$20/hr 2 hour minimum between hours 8:00am and 8:00pm.
Overnight Support Are you exhausted and just want a good night's sleep? Then consider having overnight help with your little one. Changes in your baby's routine can be difficult, which is why I will work with your established nightly routine or help you establish a new routine that will work for you. You can enjoy a restful night knowing your baby will be lovingly cared for.
$15/hr 6 hour minimum between hours 8:00pm - 8:00am
Postpartum services are available on a pre-paid or "as needed" basis. Pre-payment results in priority scheduling of postpartum hours.