Fourth Trimester Postpartum Care
Honoring, Nurturing, Celebrating, and Restoring
The “Abusua pa” is an adinkra symbol meaning good family. To the Akan people of Ghana it represents the strong bond shared by family members. As a postpartum doula I seek to unify and prepare your support village for the postpartum period.
The first 6 weeks following birth can be an amazing, frustrating, happy, sad, joyous and intense time.
Whether this is your first or fifteenth child, your identity has forever shifted. Let’s take a moment to re-imagine the postpartum period as an opportunity for your village to pour into you, allowing you time to rest, reflect and nurture yourself and baby. Beautiful right? Well, it is possible and for many outside of Western culture this is the norm.
Wearing the hats of postpartum Doula, favorite auntie, and confidante, I use my experience and expertise to make this your norm by nourishing, honoring and celebrating you!
Your visit may include*:
*Each visit caters to your specific needs at the time
Birth story debriefing
Therapeutic support for coping/healing feelings related to your birth experience and/or life as a new or returning parent
Healing food coordination & education
Light housework such as laundry and dishes
Herbal sitz bath preparation
Sheabutter Massage & instruction for parent and baby
Traditional newborn care demonstration including bathing/swaddling/baby wearing etc.
Infant feeding assistance
Referral to/assistance in accessing postpartum resources
Infant care while parent(s) rest & revitalize
Sibling Care
Traditional Belly Binding
$40/hr.
4 hour minimum per visit
Questions families often ask about postpartum care
Have another question? Ask away!
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A postpartum doula takes care of you while you take care of your baby. I come to your home in the weeks after birth to help with feeding, newborn care, and your recovery, and to answer all the questions that come up along the way. I can also help with light tasks around the house so you can rest and heal. I don’t provide medical care, but if something needs a closer look, I’ll help you get connected to the right provider.
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The early weeks with a newborn are a big adjustment, both physically and emotionally. Steady support at home can help you rest, heal, and feel more confident caring for your baby. Research on doula care has linked it to lower anxiety and better breastfeeding outcomes. A doula can also help you notice early signs of things like postpartum depression or feeding trouble and get you support quickly. Most of all, you have someone in your corner who is there just for you.
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A baby nurse, sometimes called a newborn care specialist or night nanny, focuses mainly on the baby and often takes over care so parents can sleep. A postpartum doula supports the whole family and centers your recovery, your feeding goals, your emotional health, and your confidence as a parent. My goal isn’t to take over care, it’s to take care of you so you have time and space to bond with your baby.
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Many families start in the first days or weeks home, but there’s no wrong time. Some families book support for when a partner goes back to work. Others reach out months later when they need an extra set of hands. Support can be especially helpful after a cesarean birth, with a first baby or twins, or when family lives far away. I also support families after pregnancy or infant loss. I recommend booking during pregnancy to ensure my availability, but you can reach out anytime.
