
Frequently Asked Questions
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A postpartum doula offers physical and emotional support to your new family in the fourth trimester. With evidence-based practices, doulas often cover a multitude of aspects, offering individual and dedicated aid, such as newborn care, breastfeeding knowledge, etc.
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Caring Assistance: A doula provides enthusiastic and wholehearted non-medical support.
Companionship: Finding the right fit for a doula is important, as a doula should offer companionship that feels like spending time with a close friend!
Nourishing/Mealtime Support: You should expect assistance with feeding and knowledgable advice to ensure everyone is well- nourished. Doulas also offer meal and snack time assistance for you and baby.
Guidance & Connections: As doulas have extensive training, they are here to offer resources, referrals, and trusted information. Knowledge Sharing: With a passion for knowledge in this field, your doula will extend evidence-based outlooks to empower your choices. Sibling Support: You can expect your doula to create a cohesive and inclusive environment for all family members, specifically siblings, to ensure they feel involved and cared for.
Newborn Care: They say it takes a village! Your doula will offer complete and thorough assistance in the journey of nurturing your newest family member.
Organization: In effort to care for you and your space, you can expect your doula to organize and tidy up your environment! Emotional Well-being: Leading with understanding and empathy, a doula will support your emotional adjustment after birth. Empowering You: Your doula will be with you ever step of the way, encouraging independence and self-confidence. You’ve got this!
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Birth Story Processing: Together, we will reflect on your individual birth story with optional documentation.
Newborn Care Breaks: Your health is important to me! I will ensure you have time to eat, rest/sleep, and bathe by offering trusted care for your baby.
Sibling Care & Support: Adding a member to a family changes the dynamic within the pre-existing family, I will assist with siblings and creating an inclusive family environment.
Referrals & Recommendations: With extensive training under my belt, I offer both local and virtual resources for all of your postpartum needs.
Self-Care Preparation: Taking care of yourself helps you show up best for those around you. I offer help so you can practice self-care and I also provide ongoing support.
Lactation Assistance: I offer both guidance and support for all of your feeding goals.
Evidence-Based Insights: No gatekeeping here. I provide knowledgable outlooks backed by reliable information.
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3-Step Complimentary Introduction Process
Complimentary screening call (15 minutes)
Complimentary face-to-face introduction with all household members, including but not limited to partners, family members, and pets (45 minutes - 1 hour)
Complimentary contract collaboration and generation - here we will choose a pre-set or custom package, create a schedule, and book. Once the contract is drafted you will be offered time to review the contract and make changes as needed before we come to an agreement. Payment is due at the time of booking.
Please remember that due to my availability, I cannot guarantee a contract/schedule until it is booked and paid.
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