As a postpartum doula, I am charging new parents an hourly rate to help them out with their new babies. While my rates are very reasonable, it is not always easy for parents to find the extra cash to pay for more than a few hours.
So instead of buying new moms expensive and (sometimes) unnecessary gifts for the baby, offer to contribute towards a postpartum doula. The hours a postpartum doula spends with the mom help her to take care of herself and better bond with her new baby. For more about my services see the postpartum services section of this blog.
Before giving this gift it is good to ask to check with the mother and see if this is something she wants. Also, if you are a pregnant woman looking for support with your new baby, ask your friends and family if they would be willing to contribute towards a postpartum doula, instead of buying you more conventional gifts. New grandparents who live in a different city may be especially interested in contributing.
We can put together a gift package that includes a gift certificate for the new mom that tells her how many hours she gets and who has given the gift. Please get in touch with me about arranging a gift for your favourite new mom (or mom-to-be) today.
This is an excellent book for new moms. Very honest
about the highs and lows of new motherhood, easy to read and full of useful information.
Pregnancy, birth, and new parenthood is a life-changing journey. By supporting you in pregnancy, mentoring you with Birthing from Within® prenatal classes, and caring for you through birth and postpartum as your doula, Ellie Colver will nurture you through the entire adventure. Our relationship will help you to prepare thoroughly for birth and parenting, draw from your own experiences and increase your confidence as a mother or father.
