postpartum

postpartum doula care: 

Postpartum refers to the sacred time shared by parent and child after childbirth. In other cultures and older times, the sacred post-birth space was held by relatives, giving the new parent the opportunity to grow slowly into their new role while the infant adjusted to their new world. Special meals were prepared to replenish lost nutrients and support milk production, giving the new parent time away from their typical duties as well as protecting them from future illness, preserving their reproductive health and preparing their body for a healthy transition through menopause. Depending on the culture, this period lasts between 21 days and the first full year of the baby's life, with most prescriptions hovering around 40 days.  

• Free consultation: get-to-know-each-other phone call, find out if we’re a good fit

• Together we will create a postpartum care plan at our prenatal meeting: • tell me about your family, your household culture, your personal choices and your wishes for this sacred time. • how many hours/day would you like care? how many days/week? for how many weeks? • choose from the postpartum care menu below & nourishment offerings

• 24/7 on-call availability starting at 38 weeks. postpartum shifts begin after you’ve given birth to your baby, when you are ready, as early as immediately.

$400 deposit

*deposit covers your doula’s on-call availability, 1 prenatal meeting, and your first 4 hours of daytime care

Daytime fees: $40/hour for single baby, $50/hour for twins (4 hour/day minimum)

​Nighttime fees: $50/hour for single baby, $60/hour for twins (beginning in the evening, minimum overnight shift is 8 hrs)

postpartum care menu:

• yoni steaming: yoni steaming is an ancient, global and powerful practice. a pot of steaming herbs in water is set below a special stool or box, then birthing person sits on the stool or box for 10-20 minutes to allow the medicinal herbal steam to flow to her womb. • helps disinfect any tearing & stitches • helps to heal/contract any prolapse (bladder, uterine, intestinal) • tightens skin, same as a face lift > vagina lift • helps to shrink uterus • helps reduce scar tissue • aids in dispelling extra water weight by increased circulation in abdomen & helps body dispel extra postpartum weight • ensures that healthy/normal bleed will return

• sitz bath: i make a medicinal sitz bath tea using my mother’s herbal sitz recipe which can be added daily to a warming and relaxing bath while your doula holds and cares for baby. clean towels and fresh pajamas will be waiting for you afterward

• mother warming moxabustion: a special box with moxabustion herbs is set over the birthing person’s womb while they are lying down in bed. one time treatment given on day 4 or 5 postpartum • aids in warming the womb • helps stimulate healing • promotes blood flow • relieves pain • boosts energy

• referrals for acupuncture, cranial sacral, reiki, massage and other body work modalities given

• postpartum doula care includes but is not limited to: • infant care • infant feeding • lactation support • sleep protection for parent • older sibling care • laundry • snack & meal preparation • dishes • light housework • trash take-out • errands • nursery organization • house guest management • pet care • referrals & resource sharing

Service area includes: Geyserville, Healdsburg, Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Forestville, Bodega, Occidental, Sebastopol, Petaluma, Cotati and everywhere in between. Some locations may be subject to an additional mileage charge.

I believe every person who wants a doula should have access to a doula. If cost is a barrier for you please contact me and I will work with you to develop a payment plan that feels good for us.

I proudly support all family structures and gender identities.