• Pre-natal postpartum planning session to optimize our time together once baby arrives

• ​​Nourishing postpartum food and meal preparation 

• Optional recipe planning from Nourishing Traditions, The First Forty Days, The Fourth Trimester 

• Postpartum recovery and healing after childbirth through preparing herbal sitz baths, herbal teas, traditional belly binding, castor oil packs, moxibustion treatments

• Resources and information that empower you to make informed choices as a new parent on topics such as infant care and sleep, breastfeeding, formula feeding, pumping

• Breastfeeding and bottle feeding support

• Caring for your baby (and other children) so you can rest

• Guidance with newborn care (diapering, bathing, cord care, calming techniques, baby wearing,)

• Light housekeeping, laundry, errands

• Sibling care and support

• Organizing for the baby

 

Working with parents, a postpartum doula can assist in making the transition to parenthood easier. A postpartum doula does not take over infant care, but supports and assists the family in learning about newborn, self, postpartum healing practices and family care. A postpartum doula will not make or give medical advice, or perform any medical procedures. They do offer education and support, and assists the family in finding answers and resources.