Traditional Postpartum Doula
"Postpartum care honours the mother's rebirth." - Abuela Laura
The first forty days after giving birth is a period dedicated to rest, nurturing your body, and forging a deep bond with your new baby.​​ These postpartum days are a journey of profound change both physically and emotionally.
Across the world, many cultures hold a deep understanding of the significance of this "lying in" period. Beautiful traditions and customs nurture and support mothers during this time. The focus is often on rest, nourishing meals, and a strong sense of community, all working together to ease recovery and adjustment.
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New mothers in Western cultures can often feel alone, overwhelmed, and under pressure. Having good postpartum support can make a world of difference, helping to give a smoother transition into matresence.
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As your traditional postpartum doula, my offerings include:
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​An in-depth postpartum planning session
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Warm, delicious foods and drinks to support your healing
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Tinctures, teas, herbs, and oils to gently guide your well-being
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Belly wrapping and calming massages to soothe your body
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Guided relaxation techniques to help you find moments of peace
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Light Housekeeping, freeing up your energy to focus on recovery and bonding
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Help with older children
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Support with breastfeeding and baby-wearing
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Phone and WhatsApp support when you need me
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Information and referrals to additional support networks if needed
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My approach is always gentle and respectful, and I will never insist on holding your baby. If you need some time to relax alone or a warm bath, I'm happy to hold your little one.​​
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I also offer one off postpartum planning sessions - more information can be found here.
Unsure if a Traditional Postpartum Doula is right for you? Feel free to reach out for a chat.
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I offer 3 flexible packages to suit your needs, with payment plans and pay-in-full options on all packages.
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Any additional hours will be an hourly rate of £45.
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Areas covered: Stevenage, Hitchin, Letchworth Garden City, Baldock, Ware, Welwyn Garden City, Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, Hatfield and Hertford.
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Postpartum Packages
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Rest
This introduction to postpartum care gives you 16 hours of support and is perfect for people who already have a strong support network but may want some gentle guidance during those precious first couple of weeks.
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Your investment would be £640.
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Nourish
In the haze of those first few postpartum weeks, this package offers 26 hours of hands-on support. Allowing you to focus on really bonding with your baby while I take care of the rest.
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Your investment would be £1,000.
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Thrive
Often referred to as the first forty days, this is a precious period for bonding and establishing new rhythms. This traditional postpartum support package, offers 36 hours of comprehensive care spread across six weeks.
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Your investment would be £1,440.
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