• Address: Richmond, VA 23220 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/20/09

In the weeks following the birth, I can assist with family adjustment, newborn care and feeding, birth counselling and the promotion of parent-infant bonding.

I can offer a variety of services, tailored to your needs, which may include:

Providing physical, emotional, and informational support regarding the postnatal period
Birth counselling
Assisting with breastfeeding or formula feeding
Assisting with baby and sibling care
Performing light household tasks such as laundry, dishes and vacuuming
Cooking meals, and batch cooking for the freezer
Running errands
Escorting mum on her first trips out with her new baby
Helping to recognize symptoms of Baby Blues and other postnatal mood disorders and refer mum to the proper resources for help
Communicating with family and friends for parents (sending pictures via email, updates, etc.)
Helping with birth announcement and 'thank you' cards.
Babysitting whilst mum sleeps, has a bath or meets up with friends for a break!

There is a great deal of evidence suggesting that quality support eases the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to the family. By attending to the needs of the entire family, and offering quality referral information and birth counselling, a postnatal doula enhances the postpartum experience. Ultimately, my aim is to leave you each day rested and confident.

I would be prepared to offer a discount to families expecting multiples to gain more experience in this area :-) I also offer a payment plans.
804douals.webs.com