Postpartum
doula care
What are the benefits of postpartum doula care?
Expert Support: A postpartum doula is trained to provide physical, emotional, and informational support during the postpartum period, offering expertise in newborn care, breastfeeding support, and postpartum recovery.
Personalized Care: Every mother's needs are unique, and a postpartum doula provides personalized care tailored to the specific needs and preferences of the mother and her family.
Continuity of Care: A postpartum doula offers continuous support during the early weeks of motherhood, helping the mother navigate the challenges and joys of this transformative time.
Empowerment: By having a postpartum doula, the mother feels empowered and supported in her journey through motherhood, which can have a positive impact on her overall well-being and confidence as a new parent.
what do i offer?
My purpose with postpartum doula care is to provide holistic support to mothers. The goal is to help ease the transition into parenthood so that the new family is able to have the time, space, and energy to be present for this experience that is so precious and priceless. By providing guidance, education, and nourishment, I help families create a foundation for bonding while also aiding the mother to optimal recovery.
I offer in-person services for both the fourth and third trimester in the following areas: Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, Northern Los Angeles County.
Fourth Trimester
My postpartum doula care begins as soon as 24 hours after birth, and ends when the baby is 6 weeks old. I can provide up to 4 care sessions per week, and each session is 4 hours long. My care includes:
-Helping you recover from birth emotionally and physically
-Assistance with methods of holistic care including sitz bath, vaginal steaming, and herbal infusions
-Light cooking, meal prep, and meal planning
-Light cleaning including laundry, dishes, and tidying up
-Education and support for lactation, nutrition, and infant care
-Helping to take care of your pets and your plants
-Assistance with older children in the family
-Providing resources for pediatricians, doctors, and other professional health care
-Remote care via phone or zoom when needed
third trimester
My third trimester doula care is all about preparing you for postpartum. It begins as soon as week 28 of pregnancy, and can be booked up to the end of pregnancy. I can provide up to 4 care sessions during the third trimester, and each session is 4 hours long. My care includes:
-Mentoring you on how to prepare yourself for the physical and emotional experience of recovering from birth
-Assistance with nesting and preparing the home space for the transition
-Organizing a detailed schedule for food prep during postpartum
-Helping you organize your support systems that will ensure your needs are met
-Providing instruction for making and using herbal preparations
-Helping to prepare the other children in the family
-Gathering tools and resources to help you feel confident and empowered
-Remote care via phone or zoom when needed
pricing
If you’re interested in working
with me, fill out the form below
to set up a free 15 minute phone chat!
$300 per 4 hour session
I look forward to supporting you in your postpartum journey. Please reach out if you have any questions!
