Postpartum Doula

"We take care of the mother so that the mother can take care of her new baby"

The postpartum period, the weeks and months after the baby is born, is a transformative period in which the woman begins define herself as a mother. The mother and her partner have entered the bonding period, a time that should be characterized by minimal interruption. Village Birth Co-op Postpartum Doulas are trained to offer non-judgmental, evidenced based care for new mothers who have had vaginal or cesarean births; preemies, multiples, and mothers on bedrest. We offer guidance in monitoring the development of the baby and support new mothers in healing and bonding. We promote a holisitic approach to care giving. We model behavior; we prepare meals with the nutritional needs of mom in mind and support the physical, emotional, and practical needs of the new family, creating a sense of community during this pivotal life event. For women and their families on a restricted budget and in need of lower cost postpartum doula support visit www.mamatotovillage.org

Covered within all postpartum care packages are the following services:

Breast and bottle feeding support and education
Meal Preparation
Diapering Education (Cloth or Disposable)
Babywearing Education and Support
Nutrition coaching for postpartum and breastfeeding
Natural cues of the newborn and newborn care
Soothing techniques for the newborn (Happiest Baby on the Block)
Mentoring and nurturing intuitive parenting
Providing referrals for local resources
6-week Postpartum Care Plan

One-day Settling In

$200

Includes 4-6 hours of postpartum support the day you return home from the hospital or birth center, or same-day services after your homebirth. A Professional Postpartum Doula (PPD) will arrive ready to assist parents in settling into their new roles. The PPD will also help the mother (and partner) put together a Care Plan for the remaining weeks.

Welcome Home...MamaBaby

$550 ($20 savings)/$640 Multiples

Includes 2 day shifts (4 HRS EACH), 1 overnight (10pm-6am)

A Professional Postpartum Doula (PPD) will arrive ready to assist parents with all things related to feeding, newborn and family care. She can make a nutritious meal for the family, assist and educate on the basics of newborn care, and provide the new mother with support. The PPD will also help the mother put together a Care Plan for the remaining weeks. When the mother (and partner) are in need of good nights rest, the Doula will come to care for your baby during the night, leaving a peaceful mother (and partner), much more rested in the morning.

Healthy Mother...Happy Family

$250-9 hours ($20 savings)

$400-15 hours ($50 savings)

$600-21 hours ($30 savings)

Includes 3, 5, or 7 daytime shifts (3 HRS EACH) during baby's first two weeks home.

A Professional Postpartum Doula (PPD) will come to your home during the first two weeks to offer guidance and support with breast and/or bottle-feeding; newborn care education; bathing and cord care; diapering; calming and soothing techniques; circumcision care; and swaddling, as well as healing therapies for mom. For twins add $10.

Postpartum Doula Packages

Twinkle Twinkle...Good Night

$1550 ($50 savings)

$1725-Multiples ($75 savings)

Includes 5 overnight shifts from 10pm-6am.

A Professional Postpartum Doula arrives ready to take over the nighttime care of your baby. She will bottle feed or bring the baby to you for breastfeeding. While you get some much-needed rest, she will diaper, cradle and soothes baby back to sleep. As time permits, she will tidy up baby’s sleep area, put a load of clothes in the washer, and/or washes bottles quietly while baby sleeps. The next morning, if you desire, you wake up to a nutritious snack or lite breakfast.

Post-Cesarean Care Package-$500

For mothers having a planned or unplanned cesarean birth experience, more support is often needed. A Professional Postpartum Doula will meet with you once prenatally to help you develop birth plan, to ensure a more satisfying and positive birth experience. She will be present at the hospital the day of the birth, answering any questions, easing tensions, assisting with breastfeeding initiation, and offering any additional support to make for a smoother recovery. Once you arrive at home, the PPD will come for 3-4 hours to help you settle in. She will also help you put together a Care Plan for the remaining weeks.