Postpartum Doula

A Postpartum Doula could make all the difference in your transition from childbirth to getting back into your regular routine with a newborn. Postpartum doulas can offer guidance and knowledge on how to help new parents and siblings to adjust to a new baby, and help instill new routines. Chelsea can help with lactation and feeding support, emotional support, and educational support during your recovery period and allow you time to rest and reset.

  • Coping strategies for postpartum adjustment
  • Newborn sleep information and family sleep solutions
  • Infant care information: diapering, bathing, dressing, etc.
  • Breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding assistance & education
  • Nutritious snack and meal preparation
  • Tidying up/organizing
  • Infant care so parents can sleep and shower / breathe
  • Sibling integration
  • Boundary setting for family member and friends
  • Nursery organization and product recommendations
  • Running errands for groceries and baby/parent supplies
  • Baby wearing and soothing techniques
  • Information on local resources that may be needed
  • Birth processing
  • Birth trauma discussion and healing
  • Taking care of pets (feeding/walking dogs, etc)
  • Screen for perinatal mood disorders/postpartum depression
  • Support for emotional and physical recovery from birth
  • & more