The birth of a child is an extraordinary event that will be remembered for a lifetime. As a CAPPA-certified Postpartum Doula, I have the privilege of working with new parents in Vancouver. I love to support all parents; those with no family nearby benefit the most from my services.

We all need a helping hand now and again. My hands will help you as follows!

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As your Postpartum Doula, I will work with you exclusively for the duration of our contract, thereby ensuring you of my full attention.
I will care for you the mother and father along with your family in your home in the first few weeks following the birth of your baby (or babies). I will provide non-medical support and companionship, assist with newborn care and sibling adjustment, meal preparation and household chores. My role involves educating you and your partner about life with a newborn. In this new time for a family, it can be very helpful to have an extra pair of hands. There are many changes and demands put on parents with the arrival of a new baby. As a non-judgmental caregiver, I will assist the new mother with her recovery from the birth experience, allowing her to focus on the needs of the new baby, I help the new family by demonstrating practical newborn care and support to the mother with the method of feeding she has chosen. As your postpartum Doula I will provide individually tailored emotional and practical in-home support. My services will include, but not limited to the following:

I will...

  • bring peace and calming presence to the home.
    • care for the new mom, with support of breast-feeding, healthy eating and emotional support. Recognizing and responding to postpartum mood disorders
    • care for the newborn by feeding, bathing, changing diapers, holding, soothing, going for walks etc.
    • care for the new dad, bonding suggestions, sharing the feeding & answer his questions.
    • care for siblings and pets.
    • care for light household chores, dishwasher, laundry, and meal prep with directions.
    • provide you with a resource list (local pump rentals & lactation consultants, etc.)
  • Hourly rate is $25 per hour but I will try to work with your budget.
Call or email me, any time with your questions. I will book a time to meet you in your home to work out what I can do for you to make this time as special as it can be! Work out the timetable to suit you and your new family.


Library:

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Books I would be happy to lend you:

Chicken Soup for the Expectant Mothers Soul - Jack Canfield, Mark Hansen, Patty Aubery and Nancy Mitchell.
first-time parents - Dr Miriam Stoppard.
the mother of all pregnancy books - Ann Douglas.
The Happiest Baby on the Block - Harvey Karp, M.D.
Baby’s Best Chance, Parents Handbook Of Pregnancy And Baby Care, Revised Sixth edition.
The Womanly Art Of Breastfeeding - La Leche League International.
The Baby Sleep Solution - Suzy Giordano.
The no-cry sleep solution - Elizabeth Pantley.
Good Night Sleep Tight - Kim West and Joanne Kenen.