Services Provided
While each client will have different needs, during my visits you can expect to receive some (or all) of the following services:
Emotional support and validation
Gentle guidance and education on basic infant care, including but not limited to; diapering, swaddling, soothing, burping, safe sleep, what’s normal, referrals to experts
Gentle guidance and education on breastfeeding (non-clinical,) including but not limited to; positions, basic latch advice, what’s normal, referrals to experts (early and often)
Gentle guidance and education on infant feeding, including but not limited to; pace bottle feeding, bottle nipple and pacifier use, feeding frequency, cluster feeding, what’s normal, referrals to experts
Gentle guidance and education on postpartum recovery, including but not limited to; what to expect in your recovery, what’s normal physically and mentally, referrals to experts
Light household chores such as tidying, organizing, laundry, bottle or pump cleaning and sterilizing
Meal preparation in home; If you have a recipe, I’ll grocery shop for the ingredients then prepare in your home. (recipe must be approved by me in order to ensure I have the skills for it, groceries paid by client) I can also prepare easy one-handed snacks, lunches, breakfast items if requested
Caring for baby while parents get rest or self care
Birth story; Whatever your birth story is, it should be told. If you are comfortable talking about it, I will listen to every detail without judgement or expectation
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For parents who desire as needed care; this allows you to book any shift within my availability. Shift can be 2-4 hours. (Daytime hours 7 AM-7PM)
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For parents who desire as needed care; this allows you to book any shift within my availability. Shift can be 4-8 hours. (Nighttime hours 7 PM-7 AM, availability very limited)
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This package is for the early days, or the weeks that feel like they suddenly got tough again. Shifts can be from 2-4 hours for daytime, or 4-8 hours for nighttime and must be scheduled and agreed upon. Must be used within 6 weeks of purchase.
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This package is for parents looking for some extra support. Shifts can be from 2-4 hours for daytime, or 4-8 hours for nighttime. Must be used within 12 weeks of purchase.
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This package is for parents who want extended and consistent support. Shifts can be from 2-4 hours for daytime, or 4-8 hours for nighttime and must be scheduled in advance. Must be used within 12 weeks of purchase.
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Did someone you love or care about just welcome home a new baby? I would be honored to provide support as a gift to your loved one. You choose the amount, I’ll work with the new parents to schedule the hours. Baby shower gift idea anyone?
I would be honored to support you.
If you’re interested in postpartum support for you or someone you care about, please reach out. I look forward to hearing from you.