WHAT IS A POST-PARTUM DOULA?

A Postpartum Doula's focus is in helping the new mother after the birth of the baby. Each family's needs are different, so the services provided by your Postpartum Doula will vary to accommodate your family in the best possible manner.

The Postpartum Doula's services are tailored to help the new mother rest as much as possible so that she recovers from the birth in a timely fashion. The Postpartum Doula is a "Mother's Helper". While the Postpartum Doula is very knowledgeable about newborn care, the scope of her role is not to take over the care of the newborn, as this would interfere with the mother and baby getting to know each other and bond.

A Postpartum Doula provides loving support, so that the new mother feels rested, well-nourished and with her household in good order so that she can focus her energy on her new baby.

CHOICES IN CHILDBIRTH'S POST-PARTUM DOULA SERVICE INCLUDES:

	Nutritious and delicious cooking
	Light household cleaning
	Light laundry
	Grocery shopping
	Running errands as deemed important by the new mom
	Expert breastfeeding advice
	Expert general newborn care (only as requested by new mother so as not to interfere with mother/baby bonding)
	Care of any siblings (if applicable) so that the new mother can focus on baby as needed.

Please note:

*Victoria has a great deal of experience with twins.

*Overnight postpartum service available upon request.

*Client references available upon request.

HOW MUCH DOES CHOICES IN CHILDBIRTH'S POST-PARTUM DOULA SERVICE COST? 

At CHOICES IN CHILDBIRTH, Postpartum services are billed by the hour, so couples usually set up a schedule in advance for how many hours of work they require.

Workdays for the Postpartum Doula generally average 2-3 hours minimum, and the schedule can be altered to suit both the family's and the Doula's needs. A Postpartum Contract for Services is individually formulated and signed and can be open-ended if the family is not certain how many hours they will require.

With many families living far apart from one another, a Postpartum Doula can provide a much-needed service that family members usually take care of. A gift certificate for a Postpartum Doula's services can be an excellent gift for any new family.

If you would like specific information on the fees for my Postpartum Doula service, and would like to find out if you are in my geographic range to utilize my service, please email Victoria or call (248) 835-5808 (M-F during office hours only, please) .

Postpartum Links of Interest:

    CHILDBIRTH AND POSTPARTUM PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION (CAPPA)

    CAPPA POSITION PAPER--EVIDENCE-BASED POSTPARTUM DOULA CARE

    BENEFITS AND BASICS OF BREASTFEEDING

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