Our doulas can help you welcome your baby into this world with loving support, patience and reassurance. We combine evidence based information with the rebirth of motherly instincts and ancient wisdom.
Here is where you get to explore your options, discover how you feel about your upcoming birthing experience and gain the tools you need to help you cope during your birth and postpartum time.
"If a doula were a drug, it would be unethical not to use it."
- John H. Kennel, M.D.
Read what mothers say about Head First Postpartum Support:
"She was a comfort when we arrived home from the hospital exhausted. She helped organize the nursery, worked with me on nursing, and helped us settle in. she also was with us when we went to my ob-gyn after my Cesarean and helped with the follow up care for that."
- Danielle
"She was warm, caring and so supportive – something that every woman deserves to experience. Never once was there a feeling of judgment, only sincere support and help. So wonderful!"
- Devrna
"It was nice to have someone around who is receptive to my needs. She understood that I needed rest or just someone to talk to."
- Shannon
Postpartum Doula Services
The journey into parenthood holds mysteries within it; so many unanswered questions, excitement, and worries. Once your baby has arrived and reality sets in, you may need additional help, a guide, a mindful person who will care for you while you care for your baby. You realize that now more than ever you need your family to support you. In many cases, your family does not live close by, or you may want a different type of assistance. Someone who will provide with with a non judgmental, nurturing touch and up to date information on cring for your baby. Having a post partum doula can really make a difference in the way you experience your first weeks postpartum.
Doulas come in to your life with no judgment. Their sole purpose is to get you on a good start with your new family dynamics. They help you adjust to your new life with baby and provide you with the tools you need to grow into the confident parent you want to be.
Daytime support may include:
- Lactation Support: assistance with breast or bottle feeding
- Lactation Referral
- Newborn Care: diapering, bathing, burping
- Newborn observation: states, cues & reflexes
- Preparation of nutritious snacks for mother/partner
- Sling/baby carrying techniques
- Baby soothing techniques
- Assistance with meal preparation
- Support with siblings care and integration to the new family dynamics
- Infant laundry
- Errand running (groceries, baby/mommy recovery related pick ups)
Nighttime support may include the following:
- Lactation Support: assistance with breast or bottle feeding
- Lactation Referral
- Newborn Care: diapering, bathing, Burping
- Baby Soothing techniques
- Mommy Care
- Sleep cycle observation
Please contact us to schedule an appointment or have any of your questions answered.
