
4th Trimester
Benefits of Postpartum Doula Support
Evidence:
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Research has been show that having an effective doula can reduce the incidence of postpartum mood disorders by up to 50%
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Effective breastfeeding support increases breastfeeding rates.
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Helps you gain confidence and increases self-esteem and empowers you.
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Companionship, someone to talk to, who gives non-judgmental support.
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Helps you achieve your parenting goals.
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Enhance your ability to nurture your family and helps you to find the ways of parenting that work best for you.
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Enables you to have more time getting to know and bonding with your newborn and gives you time to spend enjoying your other children.
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Doulas provide evidence-based information and support.


Postpartum Support
Included but not limited to:
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Supports you with breastfeeding
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Makes sure you are getting plenty to eat and drink
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Allows you to rest when baby is resting or shower
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Helps you to care for your postpartum body
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Supports you emotionally
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Listens to the story of the birth
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Validates the normal adjustment process
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Supports partner / helper through transition to new role
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Supports siblings in their new roles
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Supports you in your feeding choices
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Solutions to any breastfeeding challenges in the first weeks
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Gives information on newborn care
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Aids parents in developing their own styles of nurturing and bonding with the baby
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Nurturing, soothing and coping techniques.
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Pumping information and guidance
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Proper storage and handling of breast milk
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May Prepare some meals and snacks for the new mother and family
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May Run errands: shops for food, supplies, etc.
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May do baby laundry, dishes and other light cleaning
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Help looking after other children
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Adult and Infant CPR certified
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How many hours per week will I need?
within 20 miles of 75056(mileage fee outside of 20)
Flat-rate: $35/hour (minimum 10 hours). I suggest:
Week 1 – 5 days, 4 hours per day
Week 2 – 3 days, 4 hours per visit
Weeks 3-12 – 2 days, 4 hours per visit
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Welcome Home
I love helping new families get adjusted at home.
An initial service package for | $560
16 Daytime Hours (4hr min must be used within 60 days of first meet)
Overnights | $640
1 Overnight + 8 Daytime Hours (anytime before 7pm, 4hr min)
Overnight Support
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Overnight Baby Care
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Breastfeeding Support
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Laundry
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Dishes
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Next Day Preparations
Night Support | Eight-Hour Overnight Rate: $360
Starting at 7pm or later
Additional Hourly Night Rate: $40
Postpartum Contract
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Continuous mom and baby care
meal prep, errands, appointments, shopping
Daytime Support | 6-week contract
3x per week | 5hr shifts Rate: $525 week
2x per week | 5hr shift Rate: $350
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Additional Hourly Night Rate: $35
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2 Week Recovery
$875 weekly (5 days/night | 5hrs) first week paid by 37 weeks
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Postpartum meal preparation,
Postpartum massage
Yoni steam (no bleeding)
Bengkung wrapping
Baby Sitting Service
In- home care up to 3 children. Infant to elementary age
4hr | $60
Additional Hourly Rate: $20