What is a postpartum doula?


A postpartum doula provides families with information and unbiased support relating to infant feeding, family integration, emotional and physical recovery from childbirth, infant soothing, coping skills for new parents, and so much more. A postpartum doula tends to the newborn so parents can shower, eat, sleep, and spend time with the older sibling. The postpartum period is identified in 3 stages lasting at least until 6 months after childbirth and even longer!

Postpartum Doula Support Consist of:

  • Feeding support, both breast and bottle

  • Meal and food prep for the day/week

  • Grocery shopping if desired

  • Help with organization of baby nursery

  • Tending to household duties and baby so you can get the sleep or me time you need

  • Light household work (dishes, vacuum, laundry, etc.)

  • Tending to any pets- feeding, walking and playing

  • Talking with and supporting you in your present experience

  • Nearly anything you will need to help assist in the healing and recovery during your postpartum period

  • Referring out to other professionals when what you need is out of my scope.

Pricing

Postpartum support is available for the first 3 months after birth.

Any additional time beyond the ‘ fourth trimester’ is subject to Soul’s availability .

Postpartum Doula Support

On average new parents do not see a medical professional until their six-week postpartum follow up, so having a postpartum doula in your home before than will be a tremendous help. The first 6 weeks also known as the sacred 40 is a vital transitional time for your healing and adjustment into motherhood. Every time you give birth you are not only birthing a new person but also a new version of yourself. During this time, the quality of your village can drastically affect your experience and health. So as you prepare for your 4th trimester be sure to set yourself up for success with at minimum a thorough postpartum plan. Email, text, and phone support is provided from date of hire until the end of your contract.

Please review our maternal service tab for special services for your 4th trimester

$30/HR

Minimum of  3 hours / day shift (day hours 8am-9pm) 

$35/HR

Minimum of 8 hours / night shift ( night hours 9pm- 8am)

$40/HR

Twins/Multiples

Packages can be created to fit your needs and finances, so ask during your consultation if interested

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