* Due to the high cost of fuel, there will be a surcharge of $15 per postpartum session. Sessions are 5 hour minimum daytime and 8 hour minimum overnight.
Postpartum doula services are individualized to meet the needs of each family. Service begins with a complimentary initial prenatal or postpartum consultation. During this meeting, I will listen and explore what your postpartum needs are. We will develop a postpartum plan that best meets the needs of your family with daytime and/or overnight services.
Daytime Postpartum Services Include:
- Helping clients formulate a postpartum care plan
- A safe place to share birth experience
- Breastfeeding support
- Support during postpartum adjustments
- Promotes parent-infant bonding
- Information on infant soothing
- Offers supportive, non-judgmental companionship
- Provides references for educational and community resources
- Assists with newborn and/or sibling care
- Light house keeping
- Meal preparation
- Healthcare CPR certified
Overnight Postpartum Service Include:
- Newborn care
- Emotional support
- A listening ear
- Information on resources and referrals needed
- Breastfeeding support
- Nurturing of mother and baby
- Much needed support for mother to rest
Service Packages:
24 hours 40 hours 60 hours 80 hours
Rates:
$30 per hour daytime Daytime (6a.m.-10p.m.) 5 hour minimum
$35 per hour nighttime Nighttime (10p.m.- 6a.m.) 8 hour minimum
We offer reduced rates with bundled service packages. To learn more, please visit Service Bundles.
Groaning Parties: An American History of Postpartum Care
During Colonial days, women in the community came together to care for the new mother and baby for two months. They helped with housework, cared of the other children, cared for the mother, and cooked. The mother’s responsibility was caring for her baby and recuperating. The end of this two month period was marked by the new mother cooking a meal and inviting all those who helped enjoy the meal together as a thank you. This gathering was known as a Groaning Party.
Sadly, supporting a new mother’s recuperation ended in our country as birth moved into the hospital. As postpartum doulas, we hope to fill this very important need for mother, baby, and family.
