Postpartum
Services
What is a Postpartum Doula?
-Trained professional who provides evidenced-based information on things such as birth processing, infant feeding, soothing techniques, resource navigation and emotional and physical recovery from birth
-Care is person-centered and is individualized to fit the needs/wants of the individual parent/family
-Helps to nurture parent(s)+ baby/family, advocate for what they need, educate them without overloading them, and offer referrals for other resources when appropriate
What does this postpartum care look like?
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Postpartum planning
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Hourly support (virtually or in-person in NYC)
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Informational support about newborn care and parenting
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Building connection and a routine with baby
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Assistance with baby care
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Sleep and soothing basics
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Mental + emotional care
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Embodiment & grounding
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Chestfeeding + lactation support
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Emotional support and processing
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Educational and resource navigation support
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Nutritional planning that takes a Health At Every Size Approach
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Physical aftercare
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Relationship + role change support
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Assistance with pet care
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Light housework + errand running
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Accompaniment to doctor's appointments
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Providing individualized referrals
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Gives culturally sensitive approaches to postpartum care
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Assistance with reaching any goals, such as slowly and safely incorporating gentle movement into your life
The specific services I will provide you with are 100% up to you! I individualize every postpartum plan with you to make sure we are taking into account the ways that you best learn, the types of support that you feel are the most helpful, and will always leave room for wants and needs to fluctuate.
*Set up a FREE initial consultation to inquire about about pricing offered on a sliding scale!
Timeline
This timeline will differ on an individual basis, but here's a little on what to expect.
Free Virtual Consultation (30 min)
This can either be a Zoom or a phone call, where we can get to know each other and determine whether we're the right fit for one another!
Select the "Book a Free Call" option below to schedule your virtual consultation today!
Initial Intake + Postpartum Planning (1 hr)
This will be our first official visit and will typically take place at any time during your third trimester.
This will be where we develop your postpartum plan, go over our contract, discuss your specific needs, and do a house tour. In-person is preferred for this visit, but a remote call can be accommodated as well!
Regular Visits (3-6 hrs/visit)
The first visit can occur anywhere from a few days to a few weeks after bringing home a new baby.
Visits are booked anywhere from 1-3 days a week and must be booked in minimums of 3 hr blocks per visit. Some families request postpartum support for several months, and some may only need a few weeks - this is all up to you!