HOLISTIC POSTPARTUM DOULA

We often diligently prepare for the birth, by taking classes, reading tones of books, watching birth related documentaries and even videos of live births. We feel empowered and ready for THAT day.

Meeting our baby sounds nothing BUT EXCITEMENT & JOY! And it will be that...  PLUS a whole new world and adjustment to go through.

CURRENTLY TAKING CLIENTS IN ULSTER COUNTY (Woodstock, New Paltz, Kingston, Poughkeepsie areas)

 

As your Holisitc Postpartum Doula, I help you ease the transition into parenthood, gain confidence as parents and support post birth healing process for a mother by providing in person support at your home once your baby is born as well as other online and local resources. I provide a sensitive, non-judgmental care for the mother and her family by providing non-medical support and companionship, by assisting with newborn care and sibling adjustment, light meal preparation and basic household organization. I offer evidence based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from childbirth and other challenges related to the postpartum period, and can make referrals in necessary. All postpartum services are individually tailored to meet the unique needs of each family.

What to expect:

  • In-person support during one individual or a chosen package of 10 or more sessions at your home (3.5 to 4 hours/session)

  • The focus of care provided by me each day depends on the priorities requested or needed by your family

  • The typical session would address 5 UNIVERSAL POSTPARTUM NEEDS of a new mom

  • Nurturing your emotional and spiritual well-being along with your physical needs

  • Feeling nurtured, cared for, calm and rested


PACKAGES AND RATES

5 in-person postpartum sessions at your home.

Can be used within 1 or 2 weeks.

Breastfeeding support included.

$1,600

10 in-person postpartum sessions at your home.

Great for about 2 to 3 weeks of support.

Includes 2 healing sessions and breastfeeding support.

$2,500

15 in-person postpartum sessions at your home.

Great for about 3 to 5 weeks of support.

Includes 2 healing sessions, breastfeeding support and a closing of the bones ritual.

$3,300

HOLISTIC POSTPARTUM CARE

My individualized postpartum care may include some or all of the themes listed below:

  • The Birth Story: processing your birth experience

  • Help with breastfeeding or bottle feeding ( I am a Certified Lactation Counselor)

  • Postpartum comfort measures: herbal sitz baths, steaming, massage, core support, care of perineal area, and more

  • Support wth an emotional and physical recovery from childbirth

  • Newborn Care (cord care, cloth or disposable diapers, bath, nails, clothing, etc.)

  • Caring for Twins

  • Infant States, Cues and Cries

  • Newborn Soothing, Settling & Centering

  • Newborn Sleep (incl. information on how to avoid SIDS)

  • Bonding, Attachment and Babywearing

  • Nutrition

  • Self-Care for mothers (and fathers)

  • Family Adjustments and Coping Skills

  • Beginner “Tummy Time” (why and how to progress as your baby develops)

  • Basic principles and application of RIE® Philosophy (Educaring® Approach)

  • Attachment Parenting philosophy and application

  • Elimination Communication

  • Developmental Movement and Baby Yoga

  • Household Organization: Who does what?

  • Healing Sessions to address your emotional well-being

  • Robozo Closing of the Bones Ceremony

  • Evidence-based information

  • Referrals as needed

A little context of the poastpartum care

We used to live in communities. Our moms, aunts, cousins, sisters, neighbors were around to support us during this vulnerable times. We would not feel alone. We could take a shower and brush our teeth in the morning without stressing out about the baby. Somebody would cook for us. Somebody will support us with breastfeeding. Somebody will take care of other chores. Somebody will laugh with us. Our lives changed as we moved further from that villageness concept and we left our communities behind.

If you feel like you’d love to have a loving and knowleadable support for these first weeks after giving birth. Call me.

  • Let me listen to your birth story without judgement or comment. Just pure love.

  • Let me cook for you and nourish your body.

  • Let me attend to your baby when you take a shower and brush our teeth.

  • Let's talk about all things baby, motherhood, relationships, sex and more.

  • Let me answer your questions and provide you with non biased spectrum of information for you to choose what's right for you.

  • Let me remind you that YOU KNOW.

  • Let me take care of things around the house just as the village would have done for you.

  • Let's heal.

  • And let's laugh together.