Postpartum Support
Standard Services
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Emotional and physical support from childbirth: space to share your birth story and receive support throughout this transition
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Assistance in newborn care: an extra set of hands to hold, burp, rock baby, answering common questions, information on common practices, safety information
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Sleep support: time for you to rest knowing baby is well cared for by your doula, help understanding babies sleep needs, information on common sleeping practices e.g. co-sleeping, sleep training
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Newborn bathing assistance: information about bathing baby and their hygiene needs, hands on support
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Breastfeeding/bottlefeeding knowledge and support: evidence based information to support your feeding journey, information on common feeding practices, resources e.g. IBCLC certified lactation consultants, milk banks
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Healthy meal preparation and planning: batch cooking, lactation goods, soups, broths, meals for other children, freezer stocking
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Herbal baths and steams to promote perineal healing: hand grown herbs to offer perineal comfort and healing, herbalist knowledge to select personalized blends for your needs
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House tidying: Laundry, dishes, organizing
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Informational support and Evidence- Based resources: access to the most up to date and evidence based information available, community resources to support your every need e.g. chiropractors, physical therapists, licensed MFT's, craniosacral specialists etc.
Additional Services
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Postpartum chef: personalized menus to support your well being, warming easily digestible foods made with organic produce from my garden, hand grown teas to support lactation and blood building
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Fajadas (abdominal binding): gentle abdominal and digestive massage to support healing, warming oil, heat therapy, binding with a medical grade band, optional faja support as well
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1 hour full body massage: in home massage tailored to your needs
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Cesarean scar remediation massage: assessment of scar healing at 3 & 6 weeks, castor pack application, scar desensitization, scar mobilization, teaching you these techniques to continue self care, referrals to physical therapy if needed