Postnatal Doula

"It takes a village to raise a child"

What does a postpartum doula do?

A postnatal doula offers emotional, practical and informational support to families welcoming a new baby into their home, whether it be the first, second or tenth child.

The fourth trimester is a term describing the period after birth where a baby transitions to life outside the womb, but it is also a period of transition for the woman or birthing person into parenthood.

During this unique period, a postpartum doula can help you to get a more enjoyable experience, by creating an opportunity for the mother or birthing person to rest and recover from giving birth, be nourished and cared for while she/they nurtures the newborn. A doula can also help navigate the sometimes daunting decisions and emotions of motherhood, using a non-judgmental approach.

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Packages & Pricing

Postnatal Doula Services

Based on your family's needs and wishes, doula services may range from a single session per week to full-time support in the early months. Most importantly, a doula aims to empower you to build confidence, and thrive in parenthood.

Doula services will vary from family to family based on their needs, but some ideas of how I may support include:

Caring for the newborn so that you can rest
Creating nourishing meals for the whole family
Making time for you to enjoy a hot bath or shower
Ensuring that your emotional needs are met, by listening and supporting
Sharing information and contacts on local specialised support e.g. lactation consultants and tongue-tie practitioners
Support in establishing breastfeeding/chestfeeding
Providing evidence-based resources to make informed parenting decisions
Entertaining older children in the home
Attending appointments with you
Accompanying and supporting you on trips out of the house
Light housework such as laundry and tidying

Postpartum Doula Packages & Pricing

Booking a package before the arrival of your baby guarantees availability and priority in the scheduling of your sessions.

Sessions last a minimum of 3 hours and are typically booked in packages. Payment plans available.

Antenatal postnatal planning session

2 x 4 hour sessions per week for 6 weeks

Whatsapp contact between sessions

£1,245

The New Baby 6 week Support Package

Antenatal postnatal planning session

2 x 4 hour sessions per week for 12 weeks

Whatsapp contact between sessions

£2,495

The Fourth Trimester 12 Week Support Package

To be used as desired (minimum 3 hours per session). Often used as 10 x 3 hour sessions.

To be used within a 3 month period

£780

30 Hour Package

One-off 3 hour session are designed for anyone who needs adhoc support, or wants to trial a doula to see if the services are suited to their needs.

£80

One-off Postnatal Doula Session

The Ultimate Doula Package with Azeeta Nielsen

Prenatal Doula Care with Azeeta

3 antenatal sessions

Phone/whatsapp support

5 weeks on call period (from 37 weeks until baby is born), with you throughout the birth journey

1 postnatal visit

10% off pregnancy massages

Postnatal Doula Care with Jojo

1 breastfeeding support visit in first 48 hours of baby being born

3 weeks of postnatal support (2 visits a week, 3 hours per visit)

10% off baby massage courses

£2200

Can't see something that suits? Please get in touch to discuss options and build a tailor made package.

Prices are inclusive of travel up to a 15 mile radius of Ware, Hertfordshire. After that, there is a cost of 45p per mile. Where parking costs are applicable these are to be paid by the client.

10% deposit required on booking, with full payment made 7 days before due date or date of first session.