Here for you
in hard moments
Postpartum Doula
TLDR: Postpartum can be one of the hardest parts of the wild-ride of birth.
You are going to want…
Someone trustworthy to hold your baby so you can sleep
Someone to answer alllll of the questions your googled the night before
Someone to remind you that you are doing the best you can
Someone to rub your tired feet
Someone to play defense to the boundary-less mother-in-law
Someone to help you feel less alone and hug you when you cry
Someone to feel the awe of the moment with you
Someone to do alll of the things you don’t have the energy to do to stay afloat
3-5 hours each visit. Must fall w/in hours M-F, 10am-4pm.
$80/hour.
Daytime Postpartum Visits
Practical Support
All of the “helllllp WTF” parts of bringing a baby home
Errands: groceries, baby supplies restock, meal pick-up, etc.
In-home: light cleaning (laundry, organization, tidying), sibling support (both dog and human siblings)
Baby Care: changing, soothing, feeding, loving, kissing, and wearing baby while you shower, eat, and rest
Text and email support from signing of contract
Referrals to care providers and community resources for needs beyond my scope of practice
Recovery & Emotional Wellbeing
Your vagina just went through battle. You get to chill.
Physical Recovery: Help you troubleshooting issues around rest, stooling, vagina/perineum healing, and/or belly healing after c-section, massage for neck/shoulder aches bc to holding and feeding
Mental Health Support: You need care, birth debriefing, listening ear and verbal reassurance, resources for new parent groups and tips and tricks
Voice of reason: Partner(s) and support person(s) check-in for specific needs around baby care when it all feels scary, a listening ear and soo much reassurance you are doing great
Nourishment & Feeding Support
Helping nourish you, your partner and your sweet babe
Lactation and Feeding: Help withreading baby's hunger and fullness cues, finding a good latch, comfortable feeding holds, help with increase or decrease in milk, paced bottle feeding, resources for IBCLC support when you may need it
Food: Yummy, warm, cozy, homemade meals to replenish your essential nutrients, snack preparation, recipe share for partner(s)/support person(s), anything you want to eat!
Meal Prep: Doing your pre-thinking for you. Coming up with meal ideas, recipes, and putting everything in the fridge for tomorrow
Kind words from tired & grateful parents
“Brit was a god sent. We could not have gotten through the first months of postpartum without her. We were so tired we could barely form sentences some days, and I remember feeling embarrassed about how emotional and overwhelmed I was. Brit made me feel sane, helped around the house, gave us so much helpful information, and it felt nice to trust someone else with my baby. We were so lucky to have had her!
Alec & Natalie“Brit really cares about getting to know you and your partner, and that further strengthens her ability to meet you wherever you need her to be. She also takes great birth photos! Star took great care of us throughout birth and postpartum and having her for both was invaluable.
Ella & Jason
“Brit is now a member of our family. She swooped in when I thought that my postpartum depression was going to drown me. She was a calm and caring presence, and took care of everything I didn’t even know I needed her to do. She was incredible with our two pups and our inlaws as well. Just hire her.
-Alli & Sasha