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While a doula is very valuable during
pregnancy, labor and delivery, she can also be of great help in the weeks
after the birth of your baby. Having a postpartum doula can really
hold that space and give your the opportunity to really get to know each
other, and help make that transition smoother and more peaceful for all of
you. Your doula can also provide information and support, to help
you get through some of the trickier parts of early breastfeeding, bathing
and diapering your newborn for the first time, how to soothe a fussy baby,
as well as coping with the potential exhaustion of sleep deprivation and
any signs of postpartum depression.
Taking care of a new baby is
a 24-hour a day job. When you've just given birth, your body is
still readjusting to being not pregnant and needs time to rest and
recover. Having a Postpartum Doula can be just the help you need.
Postpartum Doula Services
• Nurturing the new mother and family
• Providing information, resources and any referrals
• Breastfeeding support
• Newborn care such as diapering, bathing, cord care.
• Strategies for coping with sleep deprivation, soothing baby.
• Emotional Support
• Light meal preparation, planning
• Light housekeeping such as laundry
• Run errands, such as food shopping
Having a
postpartum doula for just a few hours can allow some time to process
your birth experience, put together pictures or birth announcements,
or just having someone to hold the baby while you take a shower.
Hours and length of service varies from
client to client depending on the family’s needs. Shifts can be full
time, with 9 to 5 coverage, or part-time with shifts of 4 to 6 hours a
day. The number of days per week also varies from a few hours or can be
2 to 7 days a week. Night time doula care is available and focuses
primarily on baby care to ensure that parents can get some rest.
Postpartum services are billed on a
sliding scale, but fees are generally an hourly basis
of $22.00 for day hours and $25.00 for overnight hours.
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