“A mother is they who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take.”
— Gaspard Mermillod
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First 15 days
There is a saying 5 days in the bed, 5 days in the bedroom and 5 days around the house. This is the base recommendation for optimal postpartum recovery. If this is what you would like for your postpartum I would like to help. This package includes 60 hours of postpartum care to be used over the first 15 days postpartum. $1,500 (Save $360 with this package).
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Baby Moon
The ultimate package. Secure my services for the first 40 days postpartum. This will get you through the toughest newborn weeks and set you up for success as you start your parenthood journey. With this package you get 160 hours for $3,200 (Save $1,600 with this package).
Now offering Overnight Newborn Care!
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Hourly postpartum care
Not sure what you need? You can book me by the hour! I’m available for 3-6 hour shifts for $30 an hour. You can always switch to a package deal to extend my services or add hours to an existing package.
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Closing the Bones Ritual
Closing the Bones or traditional postpartum care Is a ritual that provides the mother with closure and integration of her birth experience. This ritual can be done between 3-6 weeks postpartum or decades after giving birth. You don’t even need to have a living child. This ritual can be done after a loss or abortion and be very healing. This package includes me, another attendant and all the supplies needed for each part. It typically lasts 3 hours. I recommend keeping your evening free for processing and integrating after we have gone. I can’t wait to hear your story and honor your journey so that you can make space for your next phase in life! Find more details here. Please reach out to me, if you have any questions or want to schedule this ritual. My fee for this ceremony is $333.
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Meal Train
Want home cooked, healing meals delivered to your door? I’ve got you covered! This plan includes 2 prepared meals and snacks made from organic (locally sourced when possible), vegetarian ingredients (meat, vegan or gluten-free options available upon request for an additional fee). $50/day, Feeds 2 people.
Testimonials“Honestly, I was delighted with her performance. She almost helped me with everything. She prepared meals for us and everything she cooked I asked for the recipe 😛(Lol). From her list, my favorite food was baked salmon and roasted veggies. She can also cook amazing potato wedges and salmon chowder.
Apart from meal prep, she helped me organize my house, did light cleaning, etc. And she did everything while holding the baby 🤩🤩. The best part about her that I liked was that she was committed to her work. She was very professional throughout the time she worked with me. I promise anybody who hires her can totally count on her.
Without your help, my motherhood journey would have become harder without a doubt. I can’t thank you enough for all your help. My newborn who you started helping when he was 4 days old loves you. Sometimes as parents, it was hard for us to calm him down, but my husband and I were amazed by seeing how you can calm him down easily AS IF YOU KNOW MAGIC 😀😃. Ahan and we really appreciate your help. We love you and miss you a lot.”
— Sampurna Chowdry
Healing Postpartum
This is my favorite role as a doula. I feel like it’s my life’s work to care for mothers in the postnatal period. Around the world, the importance of recovering after birth is reflected in cultural traditions and rituals. In modern western society, women are expected to return to normal life after returning home from the hospital or a couple of days after birth. The consequences of this abbreviated recovery period cost women through mental health issues, with bonding and breastfeeding their baby or babies and later in life when they enter menopause.
Having support during the first six weeks can make all the difference for the birth parent’s well-being.
What Do I offer as a Postpartum Doula?Simple Chores
This can include doing the dishes, laundry, changing sheets and bedding, sweeping and vacuuming, organizing baby stuff, assembling baby gear, etc... Note: I don’t deep clean your house. That includes cleaning appliances, bathrooms, and doing yard work.
Meal Preparation
I love to feed people! Especially new parents. I can make your favorite recipes or nourishing postpartum-specific meals. I can do this in my home or yours. Note: I am a pescatarian and don’t feel comfortable cooking meat for safety reasons. I’m happy to use prepared meat (like deli meat for sandwiches).
Birth Story Integration
This is so important postpartum. To revisit your birth several times is a normal part of integration into parenthood. This can be a much-needed release, whether your birth was what you dreamed it would be or a traumatic one. Note: doulas are not therapists, for more serious trauma processing, referrals to a trained professional may be offered.
Breast/CHEST feeding support
I can help with latch issues or positioning. I can also help you learn how to use a pump. Be sure to get a prescription from your O.B. or midwife to get a free pump through your insurance (I can also help with this if you need it). I recommend Spectra pumps!
Running errands
I can pick up groceries or drop packages at UPS … whatever you need.
Hanging out
Let’s be honest, the postpartum period can be really boring and lonely. Sometimes you want to make sure you're not alone all day! That is totally normal and cool!
Newborn care
This can look like me reassuring you that you’re doing things well. I can also educate on basic infant care like diapering, bathing, and troubleshoot problems like gassiness or fussiness. I can also sit with your baby while you sleep or shower. I offer daytime and overnight infant care. Note: I don’t babysit older children or take care of pets.