Description of Post-Partum Support Services
A post-partum doula is trained and experienced in meeting a new family’s needs for household help, meal preparation, advice and assistance with newborn care and feeding, and allowing time for the new mother to rest.” (From Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn, 5th edition).
BASIC POST-PARTUM SUPPORT PACKAGE
- One meeting during the pregnancy to determine post-partum support needs
- 8 hours of support at your home, which could include:
- Breastfeeding support
- Discussing the birth experience
- Light cleaning, laundry and meal preparation
- Cloth diapering and baby-wearing support
- Photographing the baby
- Preparing birth announcements (additional fee applies)
- Other support as requested
- Connect you with useful community resources, books and articles
Support up to 3 months (additional fees apply)
