Postnatal Doula
The postnatal period can be challenging and even lonely especially when your partner has a full time job and your family lives far away. This is when a Postnatal Doula can ease your journey into the new motherhood.
I will nurture the family and support the birthing person, bringing assurance in gentle, non-judgemental way whilst you find your feet, and enabling you to get some much needed rest.
I will listen to your questions and enable you to develop your own unique parenting style but I will also encourage you to bond and fall in love with your newborn baby by being kind to yourself, promoting a gentle feeling of warmth and care.
Henna was very helpful in assisting me during the recovery period after my c-section. Henna is a very kind and gentle doula who is also a very good listener and has this natural talent at soothing my baby girl. I always looked forward to her visits. Henna’s banana bread and choc chips biscuits are so yummy! She will always hold such a special place in my heart.
Postnatal Doula support begins at anytime after the birth of your baby for a minimum of 4 hours per day, for as many days or weeks as you choose. This could be as few as 4 visits or for weeks or even a few months, it’s entirely based on the personal needs of your family. Every family’s requirements are different and I always tailor my service according your needs.
I have a soft spot for twins. I really enjoy supporting families with multiples. So far I have over 600 hours of experience taking care of newborn twins during the day and overnight.
Here’s some examples of care I could provide for you and your family to ensure you get a chance to bond with your baby and truly enjoy the first weeks or months of your new family:
- Emotional support for your new transitioning family.
- Breastfeeding or bottle feeding support.
- Taking care of your baby whilst you have a nap or want to get out and get some fresh air.
- Newborn care: supporting with bathing, feeding, showing some soothing techniques etc.
- Helping with light household duties like laundry, emptying dishwasher, changing bedsheets, hoovering etc.
- Running errands.
- Preparing grocery lists and shopping or helping with online deliveries.
- Light meal preparation based on the nutritional needs of postpartum women.
- Baking yummy biscuits or cakes.
- Accompanying mother and baby to midwife/doctor appointments.
- Helping you to organise a christening/naming party or sibling’s birthday party.
- Helping overnight so the parents get more sleep.
- Unlimited phone and email support.
- Whatever is needed to help a family relax and have a positive experience of life with a newborn baby.
Get in touch
Feel free to give me a call on 07951 602069 to discuss your requirements in detail, or you can get in touch by email.
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