Postpartum Doula

What is a Postpartum Doula’s Role?

To be a support to the mother and her family, postpartum doulas provide physical and emotional support in this time of transition.
 

Support Offered by the Postpartum Doula includes:

• listening to the mother and partner as they process their experience of the birth
• showing the parents and other family members soothing techniques for newborns
• facilitating support from family and friends by establishing needs and providing gentle guidance
• assisting the breastfeeding relationship between mum and her new baby
• providing reassurance
• light household chores (ie: some dishes, light lunch prep, baby’s laundry)

 
Postpartum Doula Services: $22/hr or 40 hrs for $750

Services include the following:

• breastfeeding support, light meal prep, light household work, emotional support, help with normal infant care
• 24/7 phone availability for questions/support
• hours can be decided to suit your needs