FAQ

The services we provide vary from family to family but typical postpartum services include the following:

Mommy care

Baby Care

Baby soothing skills

Nutrition consultation

Breastfeeding support

Day and overnight care

Meal Preparation/ Help with pumping

Referrals to local services

 

Sleep support:
Helping sleep deprived parents solve challenges caring for a newborn.

Lactation visits:
Providing complete breastfeeding support, helping smooth out those little bumps on the road..

Parent classes:
Interested in getting a head start on your parenting? You are in the right place!
Parenting classes are offered in your own home settings and customized to your needs.

 

Postpartum services:
are customized for the family after the baby arrives, including parent support, newborn care instructions, breastfeeding help, and mother care after birth.
Providing specific physical and emotional support to the newly postpartum mother after vaginal or cesarean section birth. Our doulas offer nonjudgmental support, guidance, evidence based education and practical hands- on support immediately after birth through the first year.
Our goal is to help you adjust to your new lifestyle as smoothly as possible, caring for the baby, mom, partner, siblings and home by doing light housework, meal preparation, sibling support and guidance.
Newborn overnight care will help you get well rested for the next day and be the best Mommy you can be!

Tasks of a postpartum doula:

Assessing the needs of the family
Emotional support of the individuals parenting choices
Encouragement
Physical support
Light housework
Food shopping
Meal preparation

Care of big siblings – transition

 

 

 

 

 

Newborn care- education:

Normal newborn behavior
Cord and circumcision care
Organizing the nursery
Preparation of bottles – washing/ cleaning/ sterilizing
Feeding
Bathing
Sleep habits
Dressing baby                             
Baby massage
When to call the doctor and much more..

Breastfeeding support includes:

Educate parents about the importance of breastfeeding
Help with comfortable positions for mom and baby
Establishing good latch
Establishing a good milk supply
Help with routines
Learning to use a breast pump
Proper milk storage

 

Nutritionist consultation:
1 hour consultation with one of our doulas/ nutritionist to create a plan that fits a new mom needs perfectly during the postpartum period.
Eating a balanced diet nurtures your body during this life changing period, helping you to feel energized and happy.
Your doula will help you implement this plan by encouraging you and also help you in shopping and food preparation.

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