postpartum doula
Your postpartum period is deeply sacred and treating it as such is so important in you healing process, and transition to motherhood. You have just come back from bringing your baby Earth-side. I am here to ensure you feel held, supported and heard during this sacred time.
Doulas are not a ‘new thing’, throughout the world and all through history there have been women who support women becoming mothers. In many countries the art of caring for a mother in her fourth trimester is still strong. Sadly in our Western culture our ‘village’ isn’t what it once was, and becoming a mama is often isolating.
as your postpartum doula
I will visit you in your home, with nourishing meals and snacks for the whole family to enjoy. I will always come with a warm drink for mama and be ready to and be who ever you need me to be, a friend, shoulder to cry on, source of knowledge, or just company. My visits are entirely customisable and cater to you and your family’s needs, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach Perhaps a rejuvenating body massage, a cuppa in the sunshine, a birth debrief, or me changing the sheets and entertaining your other children while you get some rest.
My scope as a postpartum doula is wide, I have my own babies, I have worked as a registered nurse in a neonatal unit, I am a student midwife, NDC Practitioner, and I have a postgraduate degree in mental health nursing. I have an extensive knowledge on breastfeeding and infant care, and will work with you and your personal parenting values to empower you through this transition. It is my honour as your postpartum doula to assist you in this time with with deep intent, nourishing food and helping body treatments, allowing you to gently transition into this new role of mama.
Each visit may include
Breastfeeding support
Chatting about your postpartum body & how to avoid postpartum depletion
Birth debriefing
simple newborn guidance; baby cues, bathing, baby wearing, skin to skin
Evidenced based information on newborn development
Biologically normal infant sleep guidance and support
Postpartum massage - for relaxation and supporting your healing
Magnesium, herbal foot bath and foot massage
Basket of nourishing goodies for mama
Running errands
Light house work - laundry, vacuum, changing bedding etc.
Meal preparation
Entertaining siblings while you and bub rest
Stopping by shops on my way to pickup anything you may need
Demonstrate how to use any baby carriers and breast pumps safely and confidently
Referrals - lactation consultant, women’ health physiotherapist, GP
Unlimited, 24/7 text & email support
And anything else you may need to feel cared for and nurtured!
DOULA SUPPORT
You will receive: -
A two hour visit once a week for 6 weeks
One antenatal postpartum planning session via Zoom
Nutritious meal and homemade snack each session
Gift basket for mama
Email or text support for the duration of the 6 weeks
Investment - $1250 ($950 no meals - snacks only)
the first 42
golden month
You will receive: -
A two hour visit once a week for 4 weeks
One antenatal postpartum planning session via Zoom
Nutritious meal and homemade snack each session
Gift basket for mama
Email or text support for the duration of the 4 weeks
Investment - $850 ($630 no meals - snacks only)
This is a one off 3 hour session to be utilised in anyway you need. Perfect for some 1:1 guidance on feeding, baby sleeping, a birth debrief, or to get some well deserved rest. This is package is also the PERFECT gift for a mama to be / new mama.
You will also receive: -
Warm drink & nourishing snack
Gift for mama
Investment - $160
Help for mama
Please note:
These packages only for mamas in the Riverland. If you live further I can still help, but a small travel fee applies if you are more then 100km from Waikerie.
Payment plans are available, and if these are still out of reach for you financially PLEASE reach out. I believe every woman deserves a doula, and am able to tailor packages to suit your needs.
Discounts available for Hypnobirthing / pregnancy doula clients
BEFORE I visit
This my only rule as your doula, that you do NOT clean your home, get out off bed/off the couch, showered or dressed for my visit. All that I ask is you are comfortable (p.j’s encouraged) in bed, or on the lunge cuddling your baby. All my visits will be preplanned to a time and day that suits you, but I understand how quickly things can change those early weeks, and should you need to reschedule we can arrange that. I do encourage you to keep your my visit even if a visitor is the last thing you feel like, this is exactly when I can work my magic. You won’t even know I am there, I can prepare dinner, make you a warm drink, run you a bath, put the washing on, and take care of any siblings so you and bub can sleep.