Postpartum Doula Care
Life with a newborn can be exciting and overwhelming. If you think you might need a bit of extra support once you bring your new little one home, as a postpartum doula, I can spend time with you figuring out ways to make your life a bit easier so that you can focus on what is most important to you.
What support do I offer as a postpartum Doula?
Emotional Support
I am there to listen and provide unconditional and opinion-free support. This also includes:
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screening for postpartum mood disorders and providing any necessary referrals
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answering any questions you may have
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providing evidence based emotional and mental health resources
Sleep Support
I can provide help with sleep related struggles including:
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help with establishing routines around family sleep
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checking for safe sleep environments
Household Help
I can provide help with light household chores such as:
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folding laundry
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doing dishes
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grocery pickup
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cooking nutritious meals that support the healing process
Newborn Care
I can care for your newborn while you have some time to take care of yourself or other needs like:
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rest – take a nap, you earned it!
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shower or bath
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spending time with your other kids
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simply taking time for yourself
You are my top priority!
Guidance
I’m there to help you find your parenting confidence and to learn to trust your instincts. This includes:
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help with soothing techniques for your newborn
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support with breast/chest and bottle feeding
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changing diapers (disposable or cloth)
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bathing
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dressing
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learning newborn cues
Physical Recovery Support
I am not a healthcare provider, but I can help with:
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evidence-based methods that can support your physical recovery
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providing necessary referrals
Pricing
Postpartum Support Services
$50/hour for Overnight or Daytime Support
minimum 9 hours for overnights and 4 hours for daytime
I am happy to create custom packages that support your unique needs
additional fees
$70/hour when supporting twins
Families living more than 10 miles from the Portland city center will incur an additional fee per visit
possible discounts
I am able to bill for Carrot benefits
I accept payments via an FSA or HSA account
Save 10% on a photography session if you bundle with doula support at the time of booking
Save 10% on a photography session if you refer a friend who books with me for any service
You can also add postpartum support to your registry to get help with the cost of support
Your Path to Care
01. Get in touch
Book a free 15 minute consult with Jordan. We'll briefly chat about what your needs are and see if we might work well together
02. Make a plan
If we vibe, at this point we'll go over what your care plan might look like and plan how much support you need. We'll review my availability as well
03. contract Signing
Let's make it official!
04. Create your care schedule
We'll get your care on the calendar so that we are ready as soon as your baby is home
05. prenatal
We'll meet in person or on video for 45-60 minutes to dive deeper into your needs, get to know each other better, and/or have you show me your space (optional)
06. Get
Supported!
You're ready to go for in-home care!