My Services

I perform following services:

• Consultation before and after you deliver. Ideally we meet once before you deliver for optimal preparation and getting to know each other, but it's not required.
• Breastfeeding support: Recommendations and education about breastfeeding, breastpumping and bottlefeeding
• Home baby care, baby bath to allow rest for Mother
• Circumcision care
• Infant massage instruction to help the baby sleep, relax and relieve colic.
• Diapering for Dads and Moms
• Parent Child bonding
• Support for siblings to enjoy the positive experience of the new baby.
• Education about post partum depression
• Best Practises with Multiples
• General light household help, errands, chores, bring meals to your home etc.
• Over Night care
• Information package on infant care and community resources.

Scheduling

Scheduling is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Advanced scheduling is recommended. Hours generally vary from 3 to 6 hours per day, 2 to 5 days per week for daytime service. Overnight service is typically 8-10 hours per night from 1 to 7 nights a week.

Cost

My postpartum doula services are billed on an hourly basis with a minimum of 3 hours per day. Overnight service is available at a slightly higher rate with an 8 hour minimum. Weekend service is also offered. Rates vary according to the specific services desired and times scheduled by each client. Please call for specific rate information.

Notes about Rates:

A mother can sometimes get insurance coverage for postpartum doula work if her doctor writes a "prescription" for it. He might be more likely to do so if she is having any problems such as baby's health complications or mother's lactation problems.

Doulas across the nation charge an average of $30 per hour. Some doulas work on a sliding scale. Personally, I sometimes do pro-bono work if a mom needs help but can't pay.

It's hard to compare cost of a postpartum doula with a labor doula because labor doulas charge a flat fee and postpartum doulas charge by the hour.

But mothers will pay $20 per hour for a housekeeper or $70 for a massage, so the cost of a doula should be considered in its proper perspective, especially in light of all the benefits listed. Often grandmothers or coworkers will buy a gift certificate for a postpartum doula's services.

Please contact me for my current rate.