postpartum doula
a postpartum doula is there to help make the transition into parenthood as smooth as possible.
There are few things quite as sweet as a newborn. There are also few things quite as exhausting as caring for a newborn. Support during this time makes all the difference.
Whether you are looking for daytime doula care or night doula support, this is your first baby or you are seasoned parents, it’s essential to be taken care of during this time, and we would love to help you have a positive postpartum experience.
A Postpartum Doula ...
Offers education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester.
Assists with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tidying.
Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when helpful.
See what other San Diego parents are saying about their experience with Night and Day doula care here.
Details of care:
Daytime Doula Care- $60/hour, 6 hour minimum*
Help with the emotional and physical recovery after birth
Light housekeeping
Running errands
Assistance with newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding and comforting
Light meal preparation
Sibling care
Referrals to local resources such as parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support and support groups
Nighttime Doula Care - $60/hour, 8 hour shifts offered*
Primary focus is SLEEP for most families! Some aspects of daytime care can be included in nighttime care such as:
companionship during feedings, or respite care where doula feeds baby and does other care while you sleep
answering newborn care questions
providing light meal prep such as breakfast and coffee before leaving in the morning
light housework such as infant laundry or bottle cleaning/prep
*Daytime rates of care provided by Night & Day founder Sarah Burns start at $65/hr.
postpartum wellness visit
After being discharged at 24-72 hours, babies receive multiple wellness check-ups, but mothers are left without follow-up until 6-8 weeks later. An in-home wellness visit with a midwife can bridge that gap, providing reassurance that mom is healing well. Comforting belly wrap and throughout review of lactation is included. Many insurance companies will help cover some of the cost (using lactation support benefits). Use this link to verify: https://go.lactationnetwork.com/NightandDaySanDiego
In-home Postpartum Visit 2-3hours $350
Birth story discussion, if desired
Newborn care questions answered, and helpful skills such as swaddling and baby wearing can be practiced
Breastfeeding support: practice latch, comfortable breastfeeding positions and reassuring signs that your baby is well nourished
Weigh-feed-weigh to see what baby is actually getting during feeding
Maternal check-up (blood pressure, pulse, temperature). Discussion of normal physical healing and how to stay safe and healthy in.
Review of signs and symptoms of depression or anxiety.
Belly binding for comfort ($55 if you would like to keep wrap long-term)
Additional postpartum doula hours can be added at $65/hour to meal prep, care for your newborn while you nap or shower, simple housekeeping, or otherwise nurture you as a new parent
