Postpartum Support
Postpartum Doulas are Invaluable
Every newly postpartum mom and birthing person deserves a postpartum doula. It is essential that each new family has support adjusting to life with a new tiny human. We strive to help you foster connection within your growing family, while emphasizing whole family wellness and recovery.
Hiring a postpartum doula helps with the following:
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adjust and adapt to changing family dynamics
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find a new stride and increase in confidence while navigating your growing responsibilities
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better success with feeding plans (breastfeeding/chest-feeding, pumping, and/or bottle feeding)
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emotional, mental, and physical recovery in the early months after a vaginal or cesarean birth
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reduces the risk of experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, and rage
Having adequate support significantly changes your postpartum experience so that you can not only survive, but thrive in those early days.
Everyone needs a doula!
Postpartum Doula Responsibilities
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Education on postpartum issues
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Guidance with newborn care and feeding
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Sibling care
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Breastfeeding/chest-feeding support and tips
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Bottle feeding support and tips
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Emotional support and nurturing for the new mother
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Help with postpartum care (i.e.: preparing sitz baths, foot soaks, etc.)
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Healthy and nutritious meals and/or meal planning
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Very light housekeeping (i.e.: light laundry and folding, tidying up)
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Feeding and care of the newborn
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Referrals to local resources such as but not limited to parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support, and other parenting support groups.
Melody Castillo
15 years of experience
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Sophie Perkins
4 years of experience
Enjoli Mallet
4 years of experience
Natalie Hernandez- Campos
12 years of experience
Nicole Wilson
10 years of experience