Because each family is unique and has unique needs, postpartum services are individualized to meet the needs of each family. Postpartum services may begin with a complimentary initial prenatal or postpartum consultation. During this meeting, I will listen and explore what your individual postpartum needs are. We will choose how I can best meet the needs of your family through the services I offer which include daytime and overnight services. These services may begin prenatally for postpartum preparation.
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 Services 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:
$25 per hour daytime Daytime (6a.m.-10p.m.) 5 hour minimum
$30 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 following the birth of a baby, 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 to take care of her baby and to recuperate. The end of this two month period was marked by the new mother cooking a meal and inviting all those who had helped her to enjoy the meal together as her way of thanking them for their service. 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 and newborn care.
