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Postpartum Doula

As more families live further apart from one another, a postpartum doula can provide the much needed service of helping the family adjust to life with a new baby.  This seems to be a great need and wanted option from the women we speak with; therefore we have decided to occasionally take on a postpartum client in central New Hampshire.

What is a Postpartum Doula?
The period immediately following the birth is a time of bonding for mother and child. Having a postpartum doula provides an extra pair of hands so mom and her partner can settle into their new role as parents.
A postpartum doula's focus is in helping the family after the birth of the baby. Each family's needs are different, so the services provided by your postpartum doula will vary to accommodate your family in the best possible manner.
The postpartum doula's services are tailored to help the new mother rest as much as possible so that she recovers from the birth in a timely fashion. While the postpartum doula is very knowledgeable about newborn care, the scope of her role is not to take over the care of the newborn, as this would interfere with the mother and baby getting to know each other and bond.
A postpartum doula provides loving support, so that the new mother feels rested, well-nourished and with her household in good order so that she can focus her energy on her new baby.

Specifically, we can:

As your postpartum doula, we are there to help you however we can, and to support you and your family with compassion, caring and love.

How Long Does A Postpartum Doula Stay?
This is entirely up to you. Some postpartum doulas work for one family for a week, some stay with a family for two months or more. Generally, most families employ a postpartum doula about two to six weeks. The hours are completely up to you. Whether it’s two days a week, three days, five days, or perhaps just weekends, we will work with you to find a schedule that fits with your needs. Hours worked can vary, from three hours, to nine hours or more.

What are your rates?
Our rate is $16/hour*, with a minimum of 3 consecutive hours a week. However, if you feel this is not within your budget but you feel a desire to have a postpartum doula please give us a call to discuss this.

*Prices subject to change

Annie is currently working towards her certification as a postpartum doula, and although she has a great deal of experience in this field she will be taking training soon. In addition to having three of her own children who were breastfed, she also has eighteen nieces and nephews (and two more due this year!) and extensive training as a birth doula and childbirth educator.

If you have more questions about postpartum doulas or would like to know more about how we can help you, please contact us.

PO Box 388

Ashland, NH 03217

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