The focus of my Postpartum Doula service is to ensure the family unit is thriving. To this end, I offer emotional, information and practical help. This includes, but is not limited to, and changes over weeks as family needs evolve: minding baby for parents to sleep/rest or shower/bath or eat or go for walk (whatever parents need to do), nappy changes, bath baby, feed baby expressed milk or formula, wash and sterilise breast pump and/or bottles, prepare meals and snacks for parents, accompany parents to medical appointments, laundry (load washing machine/dryer/clothes drying horse), change bed sheets, organise baby clothes for storage, assist in any practical way that benefits parents and baby.
At a Postpartum visit, I can help you set up the baby's cot/side sleeper/bassinet, assemble the buggy for you, set up nappy change areas and give you tips on baby care.
I will also provide information resources and tips on range of topics including: winding, reflux, colic, feeding positions, nappies, baby wearing, baby massage, safe cosleeping, baby sleep, washing baby, expressing and storing milk, sterilising bottles, giving baby a bottle, baby starting solids, adjustment to new routine, recovery, nutrition, fears or concerns you may wish to discuss.
