Richmond, VA
How Will I Support You in Postpartum?
The role of a Postpartum Doula is centered around after birth care. We strive to create personalized postpartum care plans because we acknowledge every family is different. Below are a few common examples of how we will serve your family during your postpartum period.
Newborn Care
- Change Diapers
- Swaddle Baby
- Feed Baby
- Soothe Baby
- Bathe Baby
- Practice Motor Skills
Extended In Home Care
- Meal Prep
- Bottle Prep
- Kitchen/Nursery Set-up & Organizing
- Light House Cleaning
- Laundry
Information
- Help Mom Understand Postpartum Body and Emotional Changes
- Give Labor and Delivery Recovery Advice and Tips
- Educate on best breastfeeding/bottle feeding practices
- Help Mom Mentally, Physically ,and Spirtually Prepare for Motherhood
Emotional Support
- Safe Space to Discuss Expectations, Concerns, etc
- Consistent Source of Reassurance and Encouragement
- Help Mom Adjust to Her Baby
- Provide Resources
Physical Support
- Help Mom Around Living Space
- Supporting Mom in Recovery
- Help with wraps and baby wearing
- Prepare ice packs, baths/showers, etc
Overnight Support
- Get a Good Nights Rest While Knowing Your Baby is Safe and Being Promptly Attended too
- Have a Professional Spend Uninterrupted Time With Your Newborn
- Better Able to Assess Baby Growth and Patterns to Help Promote Optimal Newborn Development
Postpartum Services Pricing
Daytime Rate
Daytime hours are between 9am-5pm
$35
Packaging
Save 10% when you book 10 hours or more!
There is a required booking minimum of 4 hours a day for daytime and 8 hours a night for overnight