Postnatal Doula Support
"It takes a village to raise a child"
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 doula can help you to get a more enjoyable experience, by creating 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.
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.
If you are looking for a birth doula support, as well as postnatal, I collaborate with Azeeta Nielsen, a highly rated local birth doula to offer a combined support package. Between us offering continuity of care taking you through pregnancy, birth and beyond.
Which services do I offer?
This will vary from family to family based on their needs, but some ideas of how I may support include:
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Caring for the newborn so that you can rest
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Creating nourishing meals for the whole family
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Making time for you to enjoy a hot bath or shower
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Ensuring that your emotional needs are met, by listening and supporting
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Sharing information and contacts on local specialised support e.g. lactation consultants and tongue-tie practitioners
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Support in establishing breastfeeding/chestfeeding
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Providing evidence-based resources to make informed parenting decisions
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Entertaining older children in the home
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Attending appointments with you
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Accompanying and supporting you on trips out of the house
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Light housework such as laundry and tidying
Packages and Rates
Sessions last a minimum of 3 hours and are typically booked in packages.
Booking a package before the arrival of your baby guarantees availability and priority in the scheduling of your sessions.
Payment plans available.
The New Baby 6 week support package
Antenatal postnatal planning session
2 x 4 hour sessions per week for 6 weeks
Whatsapp contact between sessions
£1,095
The Fourth Trimester 12 week support package
Antenatal postnatal planning session
2 x 4 hour sessions per week for 12 weeks
Whatsapp contact between sessions
£2,095
30 Hour 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
£695
One-off session
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.
£75
The Ultimate Doula package with Azeeta Nielsen
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. Plus 10% off pregnancy massages
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). Plus 10% off baby massage courses
£1700
Tailor made packages
Can't see something that suits? Please get in touch to discuss options.
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.
Next step....
Sound good, or have some questions? Get in touch to arrange a no obligation chat.