Postpartum Doula Service - Daytime
Daytime doula services for the mom and new baby allow for bonding and healing without distractions.
As your postpartum doula I will provide in-home, non-judgmental support to help your new family land softly during the "fourth trimester". Shifts are a minimum of 4 hours during the day, focusing on maternal recovery, emotional reassurance, newborn care education, and managing light household tasks to give you and your partner time to rest.
*Pricing is subject to change if caring for multiples.
Infant Care and EducationNewborn Basics: Demonstrating diapering, bathing, swaddling, and cord care.
Feeding Support: Assisting with breastfeeding latch and positioning, or providing safe bottle-feeding and pumping guidance.
Soothing Techniques: Teaching methods like infant massage, "tummy time," and effective calming cues.Parental Recovery and Emotional SupportThe "Fourth Trimester":
Monitoring physical healing and offering comfort measures like sitz baths.Mental Wellbeing: Screening for perinatal mood disorders and acting as a sounding board to help prevent isolation.
Respite: Caring for the baby so parents can freely take a nap, shower, or eat a hot meal.
Household Management Nourishment: Preparing healthy snacks and light meals for the family.
Baby-Related Chores: Washing and folding baby laundry, and sanitizing bottles and pump parts.
Light Tidying: Organizing the nursery or handling light dishes and common area upkeep.
Family IntegrationSibling Care: Engaging with older children, managing their routines, and helping them adjust to the new baby.
Partner Support: Involving the non-birthing partner and helping them find their unique role in caring for the newborn.
Navigation and ResourcesEvidence-Based Information: Answering questions and filtering out unsolicited advice.
Community Referrals: Connecting parents with lactation consultants, pediatricians, or local support groups.
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