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.
I would love to be that person for you and your family. I invite you to book in our initial meeting, a free consultation, to find our how I could best support you. I look forward to our chat!
Here are the ways in which I 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