postpartum doula care

DOULA FOR THE NEWBORN PARENT

What Do You Typically Do In A Postpartum Visit?

I like to think of my work as a buffet! There are many services and it all depends on how the parent is feeling on that day. Each and every visit is tailored to their needs in that moment. I find this degree of flexibility means I can be responsive and support parents to the best of my ability.  I do not do house work nor babysitting but I am there to treat the birthing parent with bodywork, vaginal or rectal work (if needed), support, education, and if wanted newborn baby treatment. 

Here is a brief overview of some of the things I could do during a home visit:

• Pelvic Steaming for postpartum

• Ayurvedic abhyanga

• Baby cranial sacral treatment

• Support for physical and emotional recovery from birth

• Belly Binding, vagina or rectal treatment, tuning fork sound massage

• Emotional adjustment to your new role

• Bonding and breastfeeding support

• Understanding of, and adjustment to, the unique personality of your baby

• Building confidence in your unique parenting style and skills 

• Meditation and relaxation​

• Yoga (restorative or yin)

• C-section scar tissue massage

• parent cranial sacral treatment

• Ayurvedic oil massage

• Pranic Energy Healing