People who have just welcomed a new baby into their family need extra support. Some cultures have maintained traditions of providing extensive care for new parents, while here in the US the importance of caring for the new parent(s) is being recognized more and more. It is so important for parents to get plenty of rest, eat well, and feel cared for and listened to after their baby is born. The risk of postpartum depression is reduced when the body, mind, and spirit are nurtured after giving birth. Adequate rest is essential for speedy and thorough physical recovery from pregnancy and birth. Let me care for you while you recover from growing and birthing a human and adjust to the new shape of your family.
Postpartum Care : $35/hr
plus $30 flat travel fee if you are more than 30 miles from Greenfield.
Each family has different needs postpartum. I offer daytime support in 3 to 6-hour shifts.
Priority scheduling given to families who used my Birth Doula Services and those scheduling 12 or more hours of support.
- Meal preparation: I will cook what you eat, including whole foods, omnivorous, vegetarian, anti-inflammatory, gluten free, vegan
- Help accessing outside resources
- Assistance with basic household chores
- Laundry
- Infant care while you nap, bathe, or have a moment to yourself.
- Help learning to care for your new baby
- Childcare for older siblings as your family adjusts to your new family member
Check out this article about Postnatal Depletion and the ways it can be prevented and treated.
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