Postpartum Doula Services
How smart of you to want to offer such sensitive support to yourself and those you love. My goal is to support your evolving style of parenting and offer services and resources that complement your family.
For you and your partner:
- Emotional and physical support for mother
- Support father through his transition to his new role
- Parenting guidance
- Breastfeeding support
- Active listening
- Resource referrals (books, counselors, websites, etc)
For your family and home:
- Cooking healthy meals for your family
- Helping older siblings with adjustment
- Caring for your infant (so you can take a shower, sleep, be with your partner or other children, etc)
- Light housekeeping (including laundry, dishes, etc)
- Running errands
Scheduling postpartum doula care
Many families want support immediately after the birth, ensuring that the parents can get off to a good start with breastfeeding and family bonding. Some families prefer to have at least six weeks of regular help a few times a week during the day. Other families prefer to taper care, with more visits during the first few days, gradually decreasing over the next few weeks. Many mothers want extra support and company when their partner returns to work, so they are not alone with the infant all day.
I would love to meet with your family during pregnancy to get comfortable with you and discuss your projected needs and timeframe. I believe every woman deserves support in the postpartum period. Let's talk about what services your family particularly needs. Please give me a call at (559) 284-7038 or send an email to Melissa@FresnoDoula.com.