Postnatal Doula
As a postnatal doula, I want you to feel supported, nurtured and nourished in the early days and weeks with your newborn baby. For me, it's all about 'mothering the mother'; holding you so you can hold your baby. Our sessions are very much guided by you and your needs.
Coming up with a postnatal plan can really ease the transition into parenthood, giving you time to adjust and set you up for a positive experience after the birth. I like to focus on this with my clients ahead of working together where possible.
For previous generations and thankfully still evident in some cultures today, raising a family involves close-knit communities who provide support, time and experience.
However, for the majority of us, our busy modern lives have precluded that possibility, so with every family I work with, I strive to recreate that feeling of community and shared responsibility.
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I am happy to help with any tasks in the home so you can focus on those newborn cuddles…washing, ironing, cooking, cleaning, walking the dog or equally I can provide an extra pair of hands to hold your baby so you can take a shower, get some rest or spend quality time with other family members. I am completely led by you and your family, providing the type of support you feel you would benefit from the most.
I can provide breastfeeding support and if required, signpost you to breastfeeding counsellors in the area as well as support you to develop skills such as recognising ‘normal’ newborn behaviour, feeding, changing and bathing your baby and discuss what may come up in the fourth trimester. I will provide evidence-based information on a range of topics, if you wish to delve deeper.
I am devoted to providing emotional support in the postnatal period too, reassuring and encouraging you as you find your feet.
As part of our time together, you may wish to set aside some time to discuss and reflect on your birth over a cup of tea – I will always be there to offer a listening ear.
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AD HOC POSTNATAL SUPPORT - £25 per hour
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20 HOURS POSTNATAL PACKAGE - £480
(£24 per hour)
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30 HOURS POSTNATAL PACKAGE - £660
(£22 per hour)
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If I have supported you postnatally, you may wish to continue my support on a virtual basis. If this is of interest, please click here to view packages.
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POSTNATAL PLANNING AND PREPARING TO BREASTFEED SESSION -
£40 for 1 hour (to focus on postnatal planning or breastfeeding) or
£75 for 2 hours to cover both
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*Please note travel to and from your home will be charged as an additional cost
Overnight Support
Offering overnight support means you can get the rest you need and deserve. I offer full support during night-time hours (up to 10 hours, minimum of 8 hours), tending to your baby and all their needs.
I will bring your baby to you if you are breastfeeding/chestfeeding or would like to feed your baby its bottle but I would take care of all their other needs such as changing and winding your baby, rocking or comforting them and settling them back to sleep. Essentially, I allow you to catch up on some much needed sleep, enabling you to rest and recover.
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Unlike a night nanny or maternity nurse, postnatal doulas not only care for and nurture the newborn, but empower and support the family as a whole. My aim is to ensure you are nourished, nurtured and rested as much as possible, whilst lending a listening ear to chat through anything that is on your mind.
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OVERNIGHT SUPPORT - (for 10 hours) £220
Discounted rates are offered for 3 sessions or more
