Mama,
I am stoked you found your way here… because this means you’re interested in investing in some extra TLC once baby arrives.
It takes more than a freezer full of food to have a supportive introduction to early parenthood. Nothing can really fully prepare you for those first few months and beyond! Yes, filling that freezer is a big part of the gig, it’ll help out massively. But a doula… hiring a postpartum doula is the guaranteed time to exhale, to feel seen and heard, and to feed the heart, mind and stomach!
It was my experience of postpartum that lead me to work as a postpartum doula. It’s how I came to realise that while there is so much focus on how we plan to birth our children, so many are rocked by the huge transition that happens after: the internal storm as your body goes from peak pregnancy to after birth. All while you are meeting your new baby and the new version of yourself.
After birthing my son, via a traumatic emergency C Section performed under GA, I found myself terrified by the monumental task ahead. Not only did I have to move through the transition of person to parent while learning to care for a baby, I also had to overcome the trauma I personally experienced the day he was born. Scarred with PTSD and an overwhelming feeling of doubt and fear, it became clear to me that the space I needed to explore how I was truly feeling was hard to come by. I had a lot to express, and no where safe to say it… I wanted somebody to come and love on me. Not just love on my new baby.
This is when I realised how important postpartum support work is. Doulas are there to be an advocate, a confidant and a friend. They are there to listen without judgement and meet you where you are.
Postpartum is a profoundly beautiful and messy time! Working with a doula provides an extra scaffolding around you, allowing you to better connect with yourself and your new baby.
Becoming a parent is big work. Once I know your needs as your doula, I’ve got your back through the thick of it.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM ME AS YOUR DOULA…
I come to your home for a min. 3 hour visit, which can include but is not limited to:
Birth debrief/reflection: the floor is yours to go over, and over what has happened.
Meals and snacks, lovingly prepared by me.
Healing herbal teas and other ‘support beverages’ (I can grab coffees, smoothies, chai… whatever your preference).
Household support: cleaning, housework, laundry, bed sheet change etc. Yes, I am a doula who cleans!
Foot bath, back rub and other gentle body work to relax.
Newborn chats including resources about normal infant sleeping patterns and feeding habits, trusting parental instinct and boundary setting.
Trusted care for baby while you take a break - think bath, nap, walk, sun bathe… let’s meet your needs where they are with every booking.
Open-minded/neutral feeding support and resources.
BENEFITS OF A PRENATAL VISIT…
It is a great idea for us to connect while you’re still pregnant. It gets the ball rolling and allows us to get to know each other before baby arrives.
Consider this our first date. I will come, basket of goodies in tow and together we will start to explore what your dream postpartum looks and feels like. We will discuss anything that’s coming up for you, and I will have some questions too to ensure after baby arrives we are on the right track, working together, to find peace and joy while you learn to embrace new parenthood.
Things we will most likely chat about during the Prenatal Visit:
The Forth Trimester and what this means for for you and your baby now they are outside of the womb.
Preparing for postpartum which includes topics like freezer stashes, meal trains, engaging your village, getting clear on what help looks like for you, expectations for my visits, other visitors and boundaries.
Nesting Periods and the importance of rest/deep nourishment during early postpartum.
Sleeping: I want to hear your plans and expectations or when, where and how your baby will sleep so I can best support you later down the track!
Feeding: Checking in on how we feel and personal expectations for feeding journey.
Birth: it’s important to note that although I don’t attend births, how you birth will impact your postpartum and knowing your birth plan will benefit our time together as I care for you.
Practical planning: what can we be doing now, during pregnancy, to aid a smoother transition to parenthood.
Please note: It is okay to connect with me without a prenatal visit. Sometimes we don’t know what we need until we are in the thick of it - I look forward to connecting with you no matter where you are on your journey!
Reach out to book me as your doula
Visit days:
Thursday & Friday, pending availability.
Phone:
0478 878 939
Location:
Woolgoolga and surrounds.
PRICING GUIDE
$300
3 hour in-home session
Please note: pricing is inclusive of our of time spent together and time/expenses for cooking and preparing snacks, which is done before I visit.
I welcome one-off visits however, working with a doula is most beneficial when there is opportunity to build an ongoing relationship. I recommend 4 sessions, 1 x Pre Natal and 3 x Postpartum. Ideally, postpartum visits would be 2 weeks apart and we schedule them once baby has arrived.
POSTPARTUM PHOTOGRAPHY
Being a doula and a family photographer goes together like green apple and peanut butter (it’s delicious… trust me!)
If you feel called to be captured during this time, I would love to make this happen for you.
A complimentary photo session is included for parents who book 4 visits!
I am a proud graduate of the ‘Newborn Mothers Collective’ online course and I am forever committed to expanding my knowledge about postpartum.