Details onPostpartum Support
Postpartum is forever and ever
Set out to build a community and a toolbox to support you and your growing family. Postpartum support can be different for everyone. Below you will find an overview of what it can include.
A new family's journey to parenthood is one of life’s most precious moments. As a postpartum doula, my passion is to honor your experience by providing compassionate support. My services offer parents the opportunity for deep rest and nourishment in their recovery from birth, peacefulness when bonding with baby, gentleness as they transition into their parenting role(s), and authenticity while processing all that comes along on the sacred path of early parenthood.
Birthing Person
The postpartum birthing person has undergone the most physical and emotional changes. Navigating parenthood, feeding and drastic hormonal changes can be a roller coaster. Choose to surround yourself with people who bring the energy you need to heal and transform.
Infant Care
Keeping a tiny human alive is an endless and ever-changing task. From sleeping and feeding to cognitive and physical development, the list of challenges is endless. Once you feel comfortable, something is bound to change and your ability to care for your baby will evolve. Fill your toolbox, but remain flexible. All of it will come in time, but you need to trust your intuition. You already possess everything you need to care for and love this tiny being. Your little person is resilient and magical.
Partner Support
Partners are often overlooked because they haven't endured the same tangible changes as the birthing person. However, everyone changes. Witnessing your partner's transformation is transformative in itself. Honor your transition into parenthood, check in with your own wellbeing, and fill your cup, so you can support you partner physically, emotionally and spiritually.
Feeding Support
Feeding your baby is very personal and can be unexpectedly stressful for families. In whatever way you choose to nourish your baby, I can offer judgement-free guidance and assistance, including suggested breastfeeding techniques, positioning and latch assessment. I offer education around paced bottle feeding, formula and burping techniques. I also offer guidance to navigate your breast pump and referrals to lactation specialists.
Processing
Birth can be the most emotionally, physically, and spiritually trying event in a life. Take time to process and share your story. Honor the rituals around transitioning from pregnancy to parenthood. I offer various services to help release emotions and I listen deeply to help you connect with your parental intuition. I also watch for signs of postpartum depression/anxiety and can refer to mental health professionals.
Baby Wearing
Wearing can be one of the most powerful tools of support for you and baby. Find strength and comfort in the closeness and mobility. Learn to use your carriers with confidence. I offer samples of various carrier styles and will help you learn to wear safely and comfortably.
Placenta
Your placenta served you and your baby. What you choose to do with it after birth is a deeply personal decision. Let's talk about your options and how I can support you in honoring this magical organ. I offer placenta encapsulation, tincture, preservation, and art.