The postpartum period is at once delicate, challenging, and exciting. As a postpartum doula, my ultimate goal is to nourish you so that you can nourish your baby. I aim to assist families with a joyful and comfortable transition into parenthood. I am available during the daytime hours as well as evenings.

Services include:

• Newborn Care
  • Umbilical cord care
  • Diapering
  • Bathing
  • Establishing sleep patterns
  • Discuss and practice soothing techniques
  • Babywearing  
•   Mother Care
  • Monitoring of bleeding
  • Belly binding (helps reduce the size and cramping of uterus, and reknit stretched ligaments from pregnancy and birth)
  • Moxibustion (soothing Chinese heat treatment)
  • Acupressure and massage
  • Referrals/Resources as needed
  • Birth review, acceptance, and closure
• Breastfeeding and pumping
• Laundry and light housekeeping
• Sibling care
• Shopping and errands
• Organizing nursery and home
• In-home preparation of nourishing meals. Please note I only cook vegetarian and vegan meals, and have extensive experience in nutritionally-sound, plant-based cooking and special-diets. 
• Walking and feeding pets

Pricing:

•  $35/hour during week days
• I happily schedule an initial three hour session where we can assess your needs and the best methods for me to support you ($90)

I am not currently available for overnight support. 

Images of nutritious meals I've prepared