Postpartum Doula information (click here for lactation consultation information)
I am happy to offer lactation and postpartum doula support, including phone consultations and home visits. Contact me if you are in need of lactation and/or postpartum support for a free 10 minute consultation and we can discuss different options together.
Call for help and information now
512.642.3071 (office) or 845.745.0012 (cell)
At this time, I am offering postpartum doula services in 5-hour blocks of time. Please contact me with any questions or for doula/lactation packages. Note: Doula work only includes basic lactation care. If more extensive help is needed, a separate lactation consultation may be necessary and charged separately.
What does a postpartum doula do?
Services not included are driving mom/parent/baby, staying at home alone with the baby, disciplining siblings, and providing medical care/clinical tasks (i.e. temperature, blood pressure, etc.).
https://www.sistermom.com/7-reasons-you-need-a-postpartum-doula/
Call for lactation and postpartum support now -- 512.642.3071 (office) 845.745.0012 (cell)
First Light Lactation LLC ~ Karin Ali, IBCLC, CPPD
I am happy to offer lactation and postpartum doula support, including phone consultations and home visits. Contact me if you are in need of lactation and/or postpartum support for a free 10 minute consultation and we can discuss different options together.
Call for help and information now
512.642.3071 (office) or 845.745.0012 (cell)
At this time, I am offering postpartum doula services in 5-hour blocks of time. Please contact me with any questions or for doula/lactation packages. Note: Doula work only includes basic lactation care. If more extensive help is needed, a separate lactation consultation may be necessary and charged separately.
What does a postpartum doula do?
- Provide care and mentor the mother/parent during the first few weeks/months after the baby is born, supporting emotional and physical recovery from birth in a non-judgmental way
- Be a companion to the family during the transition into parenthood and nurture family bonding, including providing opportunities for adequate rest and relaxation
- Provide childcare to siblings and/or care for your baby so you can have individual time with your other children
- Promote the education of evidence-based information, especially including newborn care (bathing, calming, and sleeping techniques, diapering and babywearing options, etc.)
- Provide referrals for services and providers that may assist you in your transition into parenthood
- Listen to birth stories and help parents process their experiences
- Run errands and perform household organizational tasks including light chores
- Help organize a daily schedule with providing tools for you to accomplish your goals, including assistance with attending doctors' appointments or other errands with baby
- Assist with nutritious food options, including light meal preparation
- Provide lactation support
Services not included are driving mom/parent/baby, staying at home alone with the baby, disciplining siblings, and providing medical care/clinical tasks (i.e. temperature, blood pressure, etc.).
https://www.sistermom.com/7-reasons-you-need-a-postpartum-doula/
Call for lactation and postpartum support now -- 512.642.3071 (office) 845.745.0012 (cell)
First Light Lactation LLC ~ Karin Ali, IBCLC, CPPD
