Postpartum Doula Care
Welcoming a new baby is a beautiful, life-changing experience—but it can also feel overwhelming and exhausting. As a postpartum doula, I'm here to support you as you heal, rest, and bond with your baby, meeting you where you are emotionally, mentally, and physically with deep care and without judgment.
How I Can Help You
- Newborn Care Education: Evidence-based support to help you feel confident in caring for your baby, including babywearing and soothing techniques.
- Emotional Support: A listening ear to process your birth experience, adjust to parenting, and recognize signs of postpartum mood disorders. Connection to local providers you can trust.
- Rest & Recovery: Providing time and space for you to nap, shower, spend time with loved ones, or simply rest while I tend to light household tasks (laundry, dishes, tidying, etc.) and older siblings if needed.
- Postpartum Recovery Care: Assistance with reviewing discharge paperwork, preparing sitz baths, and recognizing what is normal post-birth recovery versus what needs medical attention.
- Feeding Support: Guidance with basic breastfeeding, chestfeeding, bottle-feeding, and pumping tips to ensure your baby is well-nourished. (Full lactation consultation available as add-on)
- Postpartum Nutrition: Guidance on nutrition and organizing meal trains, with the option to prepare snacks and meals in your home.
- Bereavement & Pregnancy Loss Support: Compassionate care during difficult transitions.
Postpartum Care Packages
I currently offer flexible care packages designed to meet your family’s unique needs.
To ensure you receive consistent, meaningful support, my packages start at a minimum of three visits, each lasting four hours, totaling 12 hours of care.
Care Package Rate:
$40 per hour ($480 for 12 hours of support).
Visits Beyond Minimum:
Need more help? You can easily add more visits or extend the length of visits at the same hourly rate. I’m happy to create a custom plan that suits your needs.
Visit Timing:
Visits can be scheduled between 5:30pm – Midnight, with limited daytime availability upon request.
Add-on Option:
A full lactation assessment and weighted feed for an additional $50, conducted during a postpartum doula visit.
Availability & Booking
My primary focus is lactation care, but it gives me great joy to offer postpartum doula services as I am available.
If you’re interested in learning more or scheduling a visit, please reach out!
I’m here to support you however you need.
Contact Me to get started:
ellen@nourishingpathwayslactation.com
315-217-1117