IN-HOME POSTPARTUM CARE
Supporting you emotionally, physically and educationally during your first weeks home.Postpartum Doulas
The purpose of the postpartum doula is to assist the new parent. Their role is fluid, and will change from family to family, day to day, even hour to hour. They offer emotional, educational, and physical support for the first few weeks postpartum. As the rate of postpartum depression and anxiety is increasing in our fast paced world, the perspective of a doula can be invaluable in helping families identify what is normal and what is outside the realm of normalcy. Feelings of isolation can commonly arise during this precious and vulnerable time. The presence of a doula can meet this need for connection and informed care in simple and impactful ways.
It is our honor to support LGBTQ families and families of surrogacy and adoption. We work with all families and provide daytime, evening, weekend and overnight care as needed.
Postpartum support is also a fantastic product to add to your baby registry. Our doulas are available for anything from three hours to three months of time!
Daytime/Weekday Rates in our Community Care Doula Program
Supporter Rate $55/hr: Pays for you and uplifts the community
Sustainer Rate $45/hr: Pays for you because you are valuable
Community Rate $35/hr: Experiencing tight financials. Owns/makes payments on a car, is able to buy food, pay the bills and rent with a little wiggle room
Equity Seat $0: No wiggle room in financials. Facing social determinants of health such as job loss, housing insecurity, transportation barriers, currently using uber or public transportation, inadequate access to nutrient-dense food. Experiences health detriments due to micro and macro aggressions and institutional racism
Evening, overnight, and weekend support is available upon request for an additional price increase in hourly rate and must be set up in advance of contract signing to ensure our availability. We can also provide phone and Skype support, billable at the same rate as our in-home services.
Our Postpartum Doulas lovingly offer:
- In-home, phone, email support and overnight care
- Breast/chestfeeding, bottle feeding, and pumping support
- Yoga techniques for recovery and to counteract baby holding/feeding postures
- Newborn sleep information & family sleep solutions
- Strategies & care for twins / multiples
- NICU support
- Infant care information: diapering, bathing, dressing, etc.
- Babywearing & soothing techniques
- Infant massage demonstration
- Nutritious snack and meal preparation
- A safe space to process emotions, including your birth story
- Light housekeeping (dishes & laundry)
- Infant care so parents can sleep and shower
- Nursery organization & product recommendations that can save you money
- Running errands for groceries & baby/mama supplies
- Guidance on finding a childcare provider
- Support in transitioning back to work
- Referrals to other professionals if needed
- Recommendations for childproofing
- Tips on self-care for mom and partner
To schedule any of these services please contact our Doula Program Manager at info@ashevillehomegrownfamilies.com!
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