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“Jess emits warmth and acceptance. When she offers guidance, she does so in a non-judgmental manner.”

-J, postpartum client

Whether this is your first or fifth baby, I believe in treating every family with compassion, patience, and gentle support. I center my care around the postpartum period: helping moms and dads to be more rested, nourished, and confident with their new baby at home.

 

When we truly attune to the moment, we are there. Staying ‘there’ is the hardest part—my goal as a doula is to help you stay ‘there’ as long as possible so you can soak up your precious moments with your family as you let the other things melt away for a little while.

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Postpartum Doula Services

$40-45/hr depending on location. In-person and minimum 4-hour commitment and sold in increments of 20 hrs.

Duties include: beginning breastfeeding support, bottle/feed support for mom, light pick-up/laundry household tasks, newborn care guidance (swaddle, bath, etc), one prepared meal and one snack per shift (additional cooking shifts available), emotional post-birth support, sibling support. Shifts can begin as soon as parents are ready for in-person support and can be scheduled at any time during the baby’s first year. 

 
 

Antepartum Preparation for Postpartum


Virtual support. Two options: 

  • $85 for 90 minute session (Antepartum individual sessions only) 

  • If selecting this option along with Postpartum Doula shifts, clients can use prepaid hours to go towards these sessions (1.5 hrs each session)

Each session together will explore resources and develop an optimal postpartum plan including but not limited to parental time off/maternity leave, creating safe baby sleep spaces, breastfeeding/bottle feeding plan, swaddle/baby soothing techniques, parenting style overview, mother/baby/family food, home and self care, and managing family and friend visitor schedules. 

 
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Meal Planning and Cooking Sessions

$40-45/hr, 4 hr min. Shift plus the cost of groceries. In your home, I will focus exclusively on cooking you nutrient-dense and delicious real food meals to last you and your family for the week.

I can shop and prepare approximately 4 fully-prepped meals that only need reheating, and a snack or two for your family. I will work with your ingredients in your kitchen to prepare, cook, and safely store cooked food and will honor whatever dietary requests. This position will not technically be a postpartum doula shift as I will only be able to focus on food preparation and cooking during this time. 

 

“Never have we had such a well-stocked fridge of wonderful food. Jess also offers tips for how we can get better at feeding our family with ease.” -S, postpartum client

Read more testimonials from my past clients here

 

Interested in learning more about how I can support you in your postpartum journey?

Book your free 45-minute Discovery Call where we can get to know more about one another.