Services & Investment
Services
Breastfeeding guidance, support and encouragement
Bottle feeding support and encouragement
Light housekeeping including dishes, laundry, simple organization, and tidying-up
Meal and snack planning and preparation
Evidence-based education on newborn development and care
Evidence-based education on maternal recovery, needs and care
Offering reassurance, validation and a non-judgmental listening ear to Mom and family
Caring for baby while Mom and partner spend time with each other, siblings or furry friends
Running errands (ie: picking up groceries, household supplies, supplies for mom & baby)
Resources
Lending library including books on the fourth trimester, newborn development, care and sleep, relationships postpartum
Referrals to professionals in the community when needed
Investment
Sunrise Package
9:30am to 1:30pm
2 - 3 days per week, for 6 weeks
$1,680.00 - $2,520.00 ($35/hr)
Examples of services included in this visit:
Care for baby while you rest after a restless night
Care for baby while you shower and get ready for the day
Make you breakfast and lunch
Prep snacks for the day or days to follow
Prep the evening’s meal or it in the crockpot
Care for baby while you spend time with your partner, other children or furry friends
Catch up on laundry, washing, drying & folding
Wash dishes and put them away
Assist with breastfeeding, (ie: latch, confirm consumption, pumping, cleaning/sanitizing breast pump pieces, breastfeeding storage guidelines and tips)
Assist with bottle feeding (wash bottles, prep bottles, clean bottle warmer, sanitize nipples
Make you a cup of coffee or tea
Listen to your birth story
Listen to concerns and make referrals if needed
Organize areas in your home for feeding and changing baby
Organize nursery into a calm, comforting environment that promotes sleep
Give you evidence-based information on baby’s developmental stage
Support you in how you choose to parent
Midday Package
11am to 3pm
2 - 3 days per week, for 6 weeks
$1,680.00 - $2,520.00 ($35/hr)
Examples of services included in this visit:
Make you lunch and hold baby while you eat
Care for baby while you rest
Care for baby while you shower
Prep snacks for the day or days to follow
Prep the evening’s meal or put it in the crockpot
Prep home & snacks for siblings to come home from school or partner to come home from work
Prep home for visitors in the evening
Care for baby while you spend time with your partner, other children or furry friends
Catch up on laundry, washing, drying & folding
Wash dishes and put them away
Assist with breastfeeding, (ie: latch, confirm consumption, pumping, cleaning/sanitizing breast pump pieces, breastfeeding storage guidelines and tips)
Assist with bottle feeding (wash bottles, prep bottles, clean bottle warmer, sanitize nipples, paced bottle feeding technique, etc.)
Make you a cup of coffee or tea
Listen to your birth story
Listen to concerns and make referrals if needed
Organize areas in your home for feeding and changing baby
Organize nursery into a calm, comforting environment that promotes sleep
Support you in your decisions as a parent
Ala Carte
$40/hr for trial day or week
$40/hr for overnight services
(8-10 hour shifts)
$35/hr for additional services beyond contract period
How to Get Started
Contact Me - by phone or e-mail. (15-30 minutes)
During this first contact, I will get some information from you about what you want your postpartum experience to be and how I can help you achieve that.
Interview (30 minutes to 1 hour)
I meet with you and your partner or supporting adults to discuss anticipation of needs postpartum. This is a time for you to get to know me better and ensure I will be a good fit for your family.
Intake Visit (1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes)
I meet with you and your family in your home, where services will take place. We create a postpartum plan to identify your priorities and specific areas where you want me to help. During this visit, a package will be chosen, contract signed and deposit made. The deposit will secure your place in my calendar, ensuring prompt services to you and your family.
Virtual Services
Zoom Meetings
$35 for a 50 minute visit, 1 to 2 days per week, or as needed
These meetings are to provide you with face-to-face support in regards to your adjustment as parents. Please bring questions, concerns, joys and triumphs! I will assist as best I can to provide answers for you in the meeting or I will research more after our meeting and follow-up with an evidence-based informational email. I always offer a non-judgmental listening ear and will validate your feelings and help you get to the next step. I will always support you in your decisions as parents.
Doula for a Day
$99 for 12 hours of virtual support in one day
I will be available to you from 8am to 8pm via text, and phone. After a quick, free consult we will schedule a day where I will be at your service! Ask me questions and I’ll help you find the answers or I’ll find someone who can answer them. I can help with problem-solving and navigating this new pandemic world. I can provide a non-judgmental listening ear to hear your story, your highs and your lows. By the end of the day, you should feel validated, confident and at peace.