Offers education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester chemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />
Assists with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tidying
Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when necessary
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Postpartum Doula Services:
Each family has unique and individual needs; I provide nurturing, nonjudgmental support to each families needs.
FREE interview/consultation session
Continuous physical and emotional support for the family (listening to your birth story, assisting with postpartum recovery)
Baby care education and support (e.g. child proofing, bathing, feeding, comforting the baby, cutting baby's nails, organizing the nursery/your home, etc)
Breastfeeding or supplementing education support (assist with breastfeeding, pumping, equipment etc.)
Techniques for calming and soothing a fussy baby
Infant massage (demonstration and support)
Basic household assistance (e.g. preparing simple meals, doing laundry, vacuuming, straightening up the house, dusting, wiping down bathrooms, dishes, etc.)
Running errands
Assistance with providing care of older siblings.
Assistance with photography and/or videotape
Referrals to local resources and professionals, as needed