Postpartem Care

CONGRATULATIONS!!

The birth of a baby represents a profound and permanent life change for the parents and other family members. After nine months of pregnancy and the stresses of labor and birth, a family is born or enlarged. For new parents, the challenges are numerous; recovery from childbirth, total responsibility for a tiny dependent newborn, sleeplessness, emotional adjustment, mastery of infant feeding and care, understanding of and adjustment to the unique personality of their baby, and household organization. Sometimes parents need more help at home than they expected.

Research tells us what many have long suspected: that those new parents who have support and feel secure and cared for during this time are more successful in adapting than those who don't. Studies have shown that cultures in which women are cared for by others for a defined period of days or weeks and are expected only to nurture themselves and their babies during that time, have superior outcomes in postpartum adjustment. We know that women who experience support have greater breastfeeding success, greater self-confidence, and less postpartum depression than those who do not.

You, your baby, and your family do not need to undergo unnecessary stress. We are here to help. It is our goal to facilitate the transition to parenthood by supplying reliable and factual information, reassurance, and hands-on support with children and household organization. We provide nonjudgmental support and an extra set of hands to help you as you discover your intuitive ability to nurture and develop your own parenting style. In this way, your baby may be integrated into the family in a loving, gently manner.
We invite you to contact us ANY time. It will be our pleasure to assist you. And again, Congratulations as you embark on the most challenging, and rewarding adventure of parenthood.

POSTPARTUM DOULA CARE: Personal attention from a Doula, usually 2-4 hours per day to give emotional support to Mom, help with breastfeeding if applicable, provide guidance in newborn care, answer questions and giving encouragement, care for the baby (and/or siblings) while Mom rests, errands and light housekeeping. Ideal for when dad goes back to work or other help is not available. Also perfect for new moms and dads during this new learning process.

overnight newborn care: For only $125, you can have overnight newborn care . . . so you can get a good night's sleep. We will come over in the late evening, help you get settled for the night, assist in newborn feedings throughout the night and help you in the morning get a good start to your day!

TWINS- Having more than one blessing Sure, you could use help! The postpartum Doula's role is inevitably more hands-on when there is more than one newborn in the home. We can assist with daily household errands so that you do not feel overwhelmed. We can help you set up systems to help your household run more smoothly. We can help you problem solve around accessing extra help from family and friends when your Doula's not there. We'll help you develop the routines and confidence to manage on your own - eventually! We tailor our services around your needs...And we'll happily hold babies while you get some much-needed sleep, a shower, lunch or mommy time.

MOTHER MASSAGE: Improves circulation to aid in healing and proper regeneration of body cells, promotes relaxation, diminished stress, and provides Mom the opportunity to express feelings and receive reassurance from the Doula.

MEAL PLANS: Good nutrition is an essential component to mom's recovery, and is especially important for milk production for the mother who breastfeeds. Commercially prepared frozen meals don't offer the quality, and take out is often high in fat and sodium. Our delicious home-cooked dinners are prepared with care to nourish and nurture Mom, dad and the whole family
We offer individual services or package plans. Give us a call to find out how we can help you!