Postpartum Doula Services

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“Angela took chaos and banished it. She was helpful in so many areas—childcare, cooking, cleaning, and making tea—without being intrusive or judgemental. If we’d known about doulas and how helpful they can be, we would have done this with our first child.” Anita Mayerhofer and William Caldwell.

My postpartum doula services are tailored to meet your individual needs. I provide whatever assistance you require to ensure you get adequate rest, nutrition, encouragement, and information so you can focus on healing and caring for your newborn. Fees are based upon an hourly rate, and may include any of the following services:

• Emotional support
• Breastfeeding support
• Informational support
• Baby care
• Referrals to community resources
• Access to lending library of books and videos
• Telephone and e-mail support
• Meal preparation
• Laundry
• Light housekeeping
• Care of siblings
• Errands
• Care of pets
• Assistance during initial outings
• Assistance with meal planning and other scheduling
• A gift for you and your baby

Postpartum Doula Services make a great gift a woman can actually use, and gives you peace of mind knowing she has the support she needs after the birth of her child.

Postpartum Resources

Robin Lim. After the Baby's Birth: A Woman's Way to Wellness: A Complete Guide for Postpartum Women. Berkeley: Celestial Arts, 2001. ISBN 1-58761-110-4

Sally Placksin. Mothering the New Mother: Women's Feelings and Needs After Childbirth: A Support and Resource Guide. 2nd Ed. New York: Newmarket Press, 2000. ISBN 1-55704-317-5

La Leche League. The Breastfeeding Book of Answers: Third Revised Edition. Illinois: La Leche League International, 2003. ISBN: 0-912500-92-1

Dr. Jack Newman and Teresa Pitman. Dr. Jack Newman’s Guide to Breastfeeding, Revised Edition. Harper Collins Canada Ltd., 2003.

Gift Certificates are available. For more information contact: angela@energybirth.com