Postpartum & Infant Support
Coming home with your newborn baby is a time like no other. It is literally as if the entire world stands still. Nothing takes priority over you caring for the baby that you have waited so long to meet. Unfortunately, that often includes your own recovery from giving birth. And, if that birth was surgical, it increases your need to slow down, and take it easy.
We know that your newborn is your focus, and we certainly understand why! But we also know that YOU need to be someone's focus as well. In order to rest, recover and be the best version of yourself for your little one, you need support. And that's where we come in!
Bell House Doulas Postpartum & Infant Care Doulas prioritize you. What you need, when you need it, and, we even provide reminders of why you need it when necessary!
We know that your ultimate goal is to become a calm and confident parent. But we also know that can be challenging without rest, nutrition, hydration, and complete nonjudgmental understanding; someone you can talk things through with as you find your way.
Calm and confident are the cornerstones of feeling successful when it comes to parenting.
Calm
adjective
not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
Confident
adjective
feeling or showing confidence in oneself; self-assured.
Lactation Support
90 minute sessions – $175
Infant feeding can be one of the most rewarding parts of welcoming a new baby, but it can also be one of the most challenging. If feeding isn't going the way you hoped, you are not failing, and neither is your baby. Sometimes, you just need the right support.
At Bell House Doulas, we're here to help you feed your baby with confidence, whether you're breastfeeding, bottle feeding, pumping, or combining methods. During a 90-minute feeding consultation, we'll assess what's happening, answer your questions, offer gentle guidance, troubleshoot challenges, and create a plan that works for you and your family.
With the support of your Postpartum & Infant Care Doula you will have the opportunity to rest more comfortably knowing that a reliable baby expert is with you every step of the way. Nothing can happen that you and your doula can't handle together. This keeps you feeling calm, cool and collected! This enables your confidence!
Learning yourself as a mother while also learning your baby's needs can be an overwhelming time. A time when you may be particularly hard on yourself or even have a tendency to compare yourself to others.
Our doulas keep you present. They keep you focused on your parenting values and philosophies, and they celebrate each small victory with you. Whether that victory is you getting through a challenging feeding, or you bouncing back from a huge wave of emotions, your doula is there to normalize each situation and cheer you on!
Some of the things you can expect when you hire a Postpartum & Infant Care Doula from Bell House Doulas is:
- Impeccable communication
- Reliable and accountable services
- Gentle care for you and your baby
- An understanding of all parenting philosophies and unbiased support for your choices
- Our ability to recognize the early signs and symptoms of postpartum mood disorders
- Guidance and support with any and all infant feeding choices
- Newborn care and hygiene instruction
- Healthy sleep recommendations and support
- Strategies for infant soothing and comforting
- Light housekeeping
- Meal and snack preparation
- So much more!
Postpartum & Infant Care Doula services can be scheduled during the day, through the night, 24 hours per day, or for short term live-in periods
*Virtual support is also available for families who prefer it during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Contact Bell House Doulas to discuss your postpartum & infant care needs