Why hire a postpartum doula?

“The doula does not make decisions for you, or project their personal preferences on you. They help you get the information you need to make good decisions.”

— Penny Simkin, PT

Did you know?

A Postpartum Doula is a trained professional who offers support to the whole family during the 4th trimester. Many of us do not live near our village, those who would jump in to help you have a smooth transition into parenthood. I have the honor of filling this gap. This is especially important because lack of support has been shown to contribute to postpartum mood disorders.

How do I help?

I provide evidenced based information. I do not offer medical advice. Medical advice is left to the certified professional. I do offer references for anything that comes up from cloth diapers to psychiatric care and all in between. I ensure the parents feel validated and heard in their concerns and joys. Cooking a healthy meal is something I hope to do for the family. I enjoy offering the luxury for you to linger over a meal with your partner while I tend to the baby. Sleep is important for mental health wellness. While you rest, know that your baby is safe and cared for as I snuggle your little love.

I encourage self-care.

Parents can enjoy quiet time on their own, soak in a tub, take their time in a shower, spend time with their older children or simply focus on their baby while I tend to the house or older children. During that time, I might be cooking, doing some light cleaning, light laundry, organizing the baby room, or even sorting mail.

Photographs instill memories.

Something I like to do is ask for permission to take pictures during our time together. The 4th trimester can be a blurry memory. These photos offer snapshots of those moments. These snapshots show the raw emotion and pure love. Candid photos are beautiful tools to show families how well they are doing. The photos also offer treasured memories.

Organizing is a passion of mine that benefits you.

Organizing is something I am good at and love to help new families with. I am an 80’s child who played Tetris! I can organize all the new baby gear. I will even help reorganize your kitchen cabinets or other spaces in your home. I enjoy restoring a sense of balance during the chaos of starting your new adventure. As Marie Kondo would say it “sparks joy” for me to assist you in this way.