Post Partum Care

My role is to nurture you, as the birthing person, support recovery, assist with newborn care, and help the whole family adjust to life with a newborn. This may include light housework, meal prep, help with your newborn or help with any support you need in this time. I am here like a wise, calm, helping hand during one of the most intense transitions of life. As a post partum doula my job is: Emotional Support To be a compassionate, non judgmental presence I will listen to your experience of your birth story, along with provide you a copy of notes or journaling ive kept along the way. I will also listen to your feelings about the transition to parenthood. While I can support your mental health and emotional wellbeing - I would also LOVE to introduce you to a wonderful tribe to help aid you in this new transition of life. I will continuously watch for signs of postpartum depression or anxiety and will refer you to professionals if needed and willing to accept. Newborn & Infant Care Diapering, swaddling, soothing, burping, bathing Help you to understand baby cues, sleep patterns, and feeding schedules I will help create a calm, baby-friendly environment Nighttime support (if hired overnight) so parents can rest Feeding Support I will help with breastfeeding or chestfeeding (positioning, latch, comfort) I can provide assistance with bottle feeding and formula prep if needed Referrals to additional lactation consultants for complex feeding issues Household Help Light housework (dishes, laundry, tidying up baby and parent spaces) Meal prep or cooking simple, nourishing meals Running small errands (depending on the agreement) Family Support Involving and supporting partners and siblings Helping everyone adjust to the new dynamics Giving parents time to rest, shower, nap, or simply breathe Education & Information Teaching baby care basics Providing trusted, evidence based information on postpartum recovery, infant care, sleep, and feeding Helping with baby gear (slings, wraps, pumps, bottles, etc.) Supporting parenting choices (without judgment) the postpartum period can feel: Overwhelming Exhausting Isolating Confusing A postpartum doula helps you: Recover more smoothly Feel supported and confident Get more rest and bonding time Prevent burnout and anxiety