Frequently Asked Questions

I'm a trained and knowledgeable professional who provides guidance, physical, emotional and informational postpartum support to you and the rest of your family after childbirth or an adoption. In addition, I'll help you make informed decisions and assist in strengthening family ties. Because I am a professional, I act with honesty and integrity, and I maintain strict client confidentiality.

Having my support while your partner is on leave can positively improve their adjustment to parenting and their interaction with you. I can help your partner understand what you are going through and will share practical tips and suggestions to help ease their transition to parenthood. I support the whole family!

I am trained and experienced in providing non-judgmental, evidence-based support and information. I understand the needs of families, whether it’s your first child or your third. I don't have any demands or expectations; my only agenda is to assist you with your recovery by providing personalized support to help you, your partner and older siblings adjust to this wonderful event.

The answer depends on the level of support and care your mother/in-law will be able to commit to. If you feel that your mom will be more of a hindrance than a help, you may want to ask her to wait four to six weeks before visiting. This will allow you to reap the benefits of having my support and give you time to properly heal. It will also give you and your partner the time you need to establish yourselves as a nuclear family.

You might also decide to have my support during her visit. I enjoy meeting other grandparents and delight in their excitement. If your parents or in-laws aren’t knowledgeable about postpartum recovery or aren’t exactly sure what to do to help, I can answer questions and help them understand how best to support you since so much has changed since they had children!  You can count on me to be your advocate and support you in your parenting and feeding choices.

If you decide you would rather wait until after they leave before calling me in, that's fine too.

Experienced parents need support and assistance, too! The addition of a new baby means more work and major changes to your family’s routine. Your other children will be going through an adjustment period as well. I can help ease everyone through this time and help your older child(ren) adapt to the new baby.

Contacting me before the birth ensures my availability. It will also give us time to discuss your birth and postpartum plans. However, you might be so busily focused on the birth itself that you don’t even consider needing a postpartum doula until after the wonderful event.

It’s never too late to contact me. I will try my best to accommodate you if my schedule allows. If I can not assist you because of prior obligations, I will try to find another doula who can.

My visits are typically 4-6 hour shifts between the hours of 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

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