Doula is a Greek word coming from the word dou meaning two and literally means "woman care giver to another woman".  Today a postpartum doula comes along side a new family and helps them adjust to life with a new baby.   They offer nurturing care and support in the client's home, usually beginning immediately after the baby is born until about 3-4 months postpartum. 

• Newborn care, allowing parents respite and much needed sleep;
• Breastfeeding support and education;
• Parenting tips and education including how to soothe your baby and calming a fussy baby;
• Education on care of newborn including first bath, diapering, burping, swaddling sleep cycles and cues;
• Developmental information and ways to encourage your baby's brain and muscle development;
• Tips and help with bonding with your new baby or babies, including baby massage;
• Education on how to care for multiples and advice on the unique challenges multiples present;
• Help with postpartum recovery, including  physical and emotional needs after delivery and c-section;
• Help making the postpartum period a positive experience, thus reducing the chances of postpartum depression;
• Experience and understanding of postpartum depression and the effects on parenting;
• Nutrition and healthy eating guidance for the new mom;
• Helping fathers, partners, grandparents and other support people understand how to best support the new mom and parents and knowing what new parents really need; 
• Empowering parents and helping them become the best parents they can be;
• Nursery set-up and shopping guidance, allowing you to buy only products that you will actually use and need for your newborn;
• Advice on normal sleep patterns, how to help your baby fall and stay asleep;
• Education and advice on how to soothe and calm your baby and how to recognize signs of over stimulation, reflux and other issues facing new parents;
• Guidance on different parenting styles and helping parents what style feels good and works for them.

                                        

Hourly Rate for Postpartum Doula Services -*Available on Request
*3 hour minimum for daytime support
*8 hour shift for overnight care


(925) 330-4567                                                doulabeth@hotmail.com