What is a Postpartum Doula?

A postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides physical, emotional, and practical support to families during the postpartum period—the weeks and months following childbirth. The role of a postpartum doula is to assist the new parents as they adjust to life with a newborn, helping with baby care, maternal recovery, and household tasks, while also offering education, encouragement, and guidance.

Caring for new families is a my passion of mine.

As a mother of three, I understand that each child and family dynamic is unique, and the care provided must adapt to meet those specific needs. Whether it’s your first baby or your third, the approach to caregiving should be flexible, personalized, and reflective of your experience and the evolving needs of your growing family.

Together, we can make the transition into parenthood a positive one

—for you and your family—

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Free Consultation:

  • Let’s get to know each other, discuss your needs, and create a proposed schedule of care.

Parent Care:

  • Focus on rest, proper nutrition, and postpartum health and wellness

  • Emotional support, including processing the birth experience and the transition into parenthood

  • Practical advice on simplifying routines and creating more opportunities for recovery

  • Helping you discover the joy of parenthood while embracing the challenges

Partner & Family Support:

  • Help build teamwork, communication and bonding with partners and family members

Baby Care Education & Support:

  • Guidance with baby care basics such as bathing, diapering, cutting nails, baby-wearing techniques and safety, and soothing

  • Understanding normal sleep and feeding patterns

Car Seat Education:

  • Ensuring your car seat is properly installed and baby is safely secured in their seat

Baby Care Breaks:

  • Infant supervision and care while you (or both parents) take a break, have a nap or shower

Feeding Support:

  • Assistance with initiating nursing, resolving latch issues, and addressing common feeding concerns

  • Support and guidance with bottle-feeding, and pumping

  • Formula and bottle preparation and sterilization

Postpartum Recovery Observation:

  • Helping understand what is normal during recovery and when medical attention may be needed

Outings with Baby:

  • Guidance on what to pack and practical tips for going out with your baby as they grow

Meal Preparation:

  • Nutritious snacks, meal preparation and serving

Household Upkeep:

  • Light home upkeep and tidying

  • Laundry and dishes

  • Grocery and product supply check-ins

Sibling Support:

  • Ensuring older children are well cared for during this transition

Holistic Support:

  • Herbal and aromatherapy suggestions for your wellness

Referrals & Local Resources:

  • Recommendations for additional support or services when needed

 

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Availability as of November 17, 2024

Sunday 8a-6p
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9:30a-2:30p
Minimum 5 hrs/day

Investment

Single day rate $38/hr
$35/hr when booking 15 hours or more
Fees are subject to GST