Postpartum Doula Packages

Many people are familiar with a Baby Nurse, but not as familiar with the term Postpartum Doula. They are very similar, only the postpartum doula has expertise and training in not ONLY baby care, but also has professional training in the specific physical and emotional needs of the newly postpartum mother. This means that a postpartum doula is able to care for the very special needs the the postpartum mother has, both vaginal birth recovery and cesarean section birth recovery. 

We provide both DAY and OVERNIGHT care. 
 

International Doula Institute defines a postpartum doula as a professional support person trained in the needs of the family in the days, weeks and months after birth or the addition of a new baby.  The doula offers non-judgmental support, guidance, evidence based education and practical hands-on support immediately after birth through the first year. Doula originates from the Greek word meaning woman servant.


A postpartum doula will do everything to educate and care for the mom, partner, baby, home and siblings. We help your home run smoothly as you make this transition, from laundry, dishes, light housework, meal preparation, food shopping, sibling support and guidance, to education, and newborn care overnight to help you get well rested for the next day. 

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Tasks of a postpartum doula:


-Assessing the needs of the family
-Providing Recommendations and Referrals
-Emotional Support of the individuals parenting choices
-Encouragement and positive affirmations
-Newborn care hands-on education and care including:
  • Normal newborn behavior
  • Newborn appearance
  • Sleep habits
  • Feeding
  • Bathing
  • Dressing Baby
  • When to call the doctor
  • And so much more 
-Breastfeeding counseling
  • Advanced breastfeeding education
  • Help knowing what is normal or when you need specialized care 
  • Help with comfortable positions for mom and baby
  • Establishing helpful routines
  • Establishing a good latch
  • Establishing a good milk supply
  • Learning to use your pump
  • Proper milk storage

-Preparation of bottles and washing/cleaning/sterilizing
-Assuring a safe environment
-Cord and circumcision care
-Screening for PPMD's
-Establishing routine 
-Organizing the nursery
-Light house work
-Sibling education and transition
-Care of big siblings
-Creating shopping lists
-Food shopping
-Meal preparation
  • If you choose to meet with our dietician, the two of you will come up with a specialized meal plan designed for your specific needs taking into consideration postpartum needs and breastfeeding needs, this consultation will include recipes that your doula will be familiar with and follow)
-Juicing

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Package 1: Get you Through the First Year with Ease and Confidence

What you get:
  • A primary doula that you interview and choose(with our help) and two secondary doulas assigned to you. This doula blocks off space in her schedule and is on call 2 weeks before your estimated due date(or more depending on special circumstances, such as multiples).

  • A postpartum planning session including a needs assessment lasting one hour with your primary doula. You meet your postpartum doula before the birth of your baby to establish a relationship, discuss the special needs of your family and develop a postpartum plan. This meeting usually lasts 1 hour and is included for free with the purchase of all packages.

  • Postpartum doula support for a minimum of 12 week  and up to the first year for between 40hrs per week and up to 24 hrs a day. Live in care available.

(Optional: Full or part time mature babysitter care during the day and doulas at night available AFTER 12 weeks of age)

Shifts available:

Overnight 10pm-8am or 8pm-8am
Day time 8am-4pm, 4pm-10pm


Package 2: The Full Postpartum Period


What you get:
  • A primary doula that you interview and choose(with our help) and a secondary doula for hours over 40 per week. This doula blocks off space in her schedule and is on call 2 weeks before your estimated due date(or more depending on special circumstances, such as multiples).

  • A postpartum planning session including a needs assessment lasting one hour with your primary doula. You meet your postpartum doula before the birth of your baby to establish a relationship, discuss the special needs of your family and develop a postpartum plan. This meeting usually lasts 1 hour and is included for free with the purchase of all packages.

  • Postpartum doula support for a minimum of 6 weeks and up to 12 weeks for between 40hrs per week and up to 70hrs per week.
Shifts available:

Overnight 10pm-8am or 8pm-8am
Day time 8am-4pm or 4pm-10pm


Package 3: The First Weeks


What you get:
  • A primary doula that you interview and choose(with our help) and a secondary doula for hours over 40 per week. This doula blocks off space in her schedule and is on call 2 weeks before your estimated due date(or more depending on special circumstances, such as multiples).

  • A postpartum planning session including a needs assessment lasting one hour with your primary doula. You meet your postpartum doula before the birth of your baby to establish a relationship, discuss the special needs of your family and develop a postpartum plan. This meeting usually lasts 1 hour and is included for free with the purchase of all packages.

  • Postpartum doula support for a minimum of 2 and up to 6 weeks for between 40hrs per week and up to 70hrs per week.

Shifts available:
Overnight 10pm-8am or 8pm-8am
Day time 8am-4pm or 4pm-10pm


Package 4: The Basics

What you get:
  • The on-call doula available to do everything a doula does, from education, breastfeeding support, to nurturing, to laundry and dishes and light housework.
  • Minimum of just 4hrs per week.
Shifts available:
Flexible to your needs based on availability when baby arrives.



Package 5: Help, We Didn't Plan Ahead!

We designed this package specifically for the families that call us that have suddenly realized their need for extra support after the birth of their baby. Typically families will book our services in the second and third trimester. But sometimes families don't realize how much they really want or need our services until after their baby is born. This is the package for you. We may even be able to arrive the same day you contact us! We CANNOT guarantee availability at any given time. Please call immediately to check availability for your desired hours.

Text or call now for more info or to see if a doula can come tonight: 484-802-6100