Postpartum Doula

Before signing a contract, we will discuss what you envision your postpartum care to look like and together create a postpartum care plan that suits your needs. We can also talk through any concerns you may have or what help your especially looking for.

Caring for a newborn can be exhausting, but I can assist in the following:

• Diapering, bathing, & umbilical cord care
• Lactation & bottle feeding support
• Creating & helping to establish a schedule and/or routine
• Soothing & swaddling techniques

Whether it's your first baby or fourth baby, self-care may seem like an impossible task, I'm here to make sure it becomes a priority.

• Taking care of baby, while you shower, sleep, meditate, take a walk, or just have some space!
• Listening to concerns & addressing questions
• Looking out for any signs or postpartum mood disorders
• Cesarean scar & perineal care
• Understanding the changes your body experiences after delivery 

Babies are weird! And no two babies are alike, so welcoming a new human into your life can feel weird & daunting. To help, I will:

• Assist you in understanding your baby's special cues for feeding, sleeping, etc.
• Ensure you are bonding with baby and able to have quiet time to bond alone
• Spend time with you & your family, getting to understand how everyone is adjusting
• Partner involvement
• Sibling care
• Educate you on what poopy diapers should look like & how often they should occur (if needed!)
• Create a diaper/feeding chart if desired

Because why should you have to worry about that stuff? I can be responsible for:

• Washing, folding, & organizing baby clothes
• Washing & sterilizing bottles, pumps, pacifiers, etc.
• Washing dishes
• Short trips to pharmacy/grocery store

When I don't have all the answers, I turn to my trusted colleagues to help. I can connect clients to a number of postpartum support, including but not limited to:

• IBCLCs, lactation counselors, lactation support
• Pelvic floor therapists
• Massage therapists
• Postpartum therapists
• Postpartum yoga classes
• New parent meet-ups
• Postpartum chefs