A Postpartum Doula can reduce your worries:
- about not feeling confident in parenting choices/baby care
- about how to keep up with chores while caring for yourself and your new baby
- about being able to self-identify signs of postpartum mood disorders (depression, anxiety, etc)
How exactly can a Postpartum Doula help?
- Evidence based information about numerous topics concerning postpartum recovery, baby care, and navigating the transition to life with a new baby
- Resources for local professionals and support groups
- Postpartum recovery support
- Down time to rest and recover
- Bonding and baby care support (breastfeeding, babywearing, sleeping, infant massage, bathing, cloth diapering)
- Sibling (and pet) support
- Meal prep and planning
- Assist with chores and light housework (laundry, tidying common areas, creating comfy spots to relax with baby)
- Assist with errands and grocery shopping
- Moral support at postpartum and pediatrician appointments
- Prepare for social outings and transition back to work
One Time Postpartum Visit
Starting at $140 per visit
4 hour minimum
In-home Prenatal Consultation
Starting at $70
2 hour minimum
- Creating a postpartum support plan
- Setting up relaxation and baby feeding stations
22 Hour Postpartum Package
$745
- 1 in-home prenatal consultation
- Up to 5 postpartum visits
- 1-3 visits per week
- 2-5 weeks of support
- Additional hours may be added at a rate of $34/hour
42 Hour Postpartum Package
$1,365
- 1 in-home prenatal consultation
- Up to 10 postpartum visits
- 1-3 visits per week
- 4-10 weeks of support
- Additional hours may be added at a rate of $33/hour
