Postpartum Doula Support
Postpartum time is a bit of a wild ride, whether you are having your first baby or are a seasoned parent. There are new family dynamics, baby care, and even more importantly YOU-care that needs to be figured out. It really helps to have someone by your side who can offer gentle guidance and reassurance, who can hear you out, give you a break, and celebrate you.
We have TWO doulas on our team (Dasha and Nikia) who provide daytime postpartum care, and Nikia also offers overnight care. We would love to be that support team for you and your family. We invite you to book in our initial meeting, a free consultation, to find out how we could best support you. We really look forward to our chat!
Here are the ways in which we can support you:
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A free consultation to get to know each other, discuss your needs, and a proposed schedule of care
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A postpartum guide full of supply checklists, planning suggestions, evidence based information, and local resources
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Feeding help: a thorough assessment and solutions for any version of feeding
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Baby care education and support: bathing, changing, cutting your baby’s nails, babywearing, soothing baby
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Observing your postpartum recovery: helping you know when something is as expected, and when further medical attention may be needed
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Emotional support: listening to your birth story, helping process any birth trauma, fears, concerns in your perinatal time
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Support and brainstorming with partners and family members: helping create positive teamwork and bonding
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Practical help in simplifying routines and creating more opportunities for your recovery and healing
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Helping you meal plan and find easy, nutrient-dense solutions
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Physical supports in your home: light meal prep, helping with baby laundry, light organizing and housework
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Watching your baby so you can shower, rest, take a break
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Help with going out with baby, from what to pack to practical tips as your baby grows
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Custom recovery program for your whole body, focusing especially on your core and pelvic floor muscles
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Restorative yoga suggestions for relaxation and healing
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Teaching the basics of self massage and infant massage
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Holistic support: herbal, aromatherapy suggestions
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Sibling support
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Referrals and local resources as needed
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Option of a postpartum ceremony to honour your experience and your baby