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Postpartum Doula Support in Portland, OR

I’ll help you navigate life after baby. 

Whether this is your first or fourth baby, or you have multiples, it's difficult to determine how much support you’ll need once your little one arrives. 


And the transition to life with your new baby happens so fast. One minute you’re dreaming of what life will be like with your bundle of joy...And the next you’re suddenly adjusting to your new role as a parent, getting to know your baby, and balancing all your new responsibilities. 


But often during pregnancy, we get so caught up in preparing for labor and birth that often we forget to prepare for what comes AFTER all of this, once your baby arrives!


I’ve been there! Often, the “basics” that seemed easy enough before your baby arrived become much more challenging: 

  • Feeding yourself and your partner healthy well-balanced meals;
  • Getting in enough sleep to get through the day⁠;
  • Allowing yourself to take breaks to rest, shower, or go for a walk.

As Your Postpartum Doula...

I’ll help take the pressure off and be an extra set of supportive hands to help you:

  • Adjust to your demanding new schedule;
  • Give hands-on support with infant care;
  • Provide evidence-based advice for a healthy postpartum recovery.


Because when a baby is born, a parent is also born. As you develop and grow in your new skills, you should have access to the knowledge, physical and emotional support, and help you need along the way. 


Are you ready to feel confident in caring for your baby? Let’s get prepared for the 4th trimester!

Postpartum Doula Support for the 4th Trimester

Hourly In-Person Postpartum Doula Support in Portland, OR

As your postpartum doula you’ll receive help at an hourly rate in:

  • Assessing the needs of your family
  • Providing recommendations and referrals
  • Emotional support of your parenting choices
  • Encouragement and positive affirmations
  • Newborn education and care
  • Breastfeeding counseling
  • Postpartum recovery care guidance
  • Establishing routines
  • Organizing the nursery
  • Light housework
  • Sibling education and transition
  • Care of older siblings
  • Creating shopping lists
  • Food shopping
  • Meal preparation

 

Hour Minimum per visit: 

  • Daytime: 4-hours
  • Overnight: 8-hours


Do you live in Portland, OR or these surrounding areas? Portland, Tigard, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Aloha, Forest Grove, Gresham, Troutdale, Sherwood, Newberg, Dundee, McMinnville, Tualatin, Woodburn, Willsonville, Salem, West Linn, Oregon City, Happy Valley, Clackamas, Lake Oswego, Vancouver, Ridgefield, Camas, Battle Ground, Woodland.


Then, let’s chat! I’d love to help simplify your postpartum planning.

Reserve Your In-Person Postpartum Doula

Virtual Postpartum Doula Coach

Want to have virtual support from a professional postpartum doula? Here’s where you get answers and guidance to all your newborn questions the first weeks after birth. I’m just a phone call, email, text, or video call away! 


This is the perfect package for families that want consistent virtual emotional and informational support.

As your virtual postpartum doula, I’ll help answer questions throughout your family’s transition to life with a newborn...no matter where you live! You can still expect the same level of support you’d receive from in-person support, but from a distance. 


Get support for your postpartum recovery and answers about newborn care, chest/breastfeeding, diapering, sleeping routines, baby wearing, swaddling, soothing your baby, etc. 


We’ll meet via Zoom (and/or other virtual support platforms) and you’ll have continuous support via email and text. Plus, you’ll gain access to my resources and referral network!

Reserve Your Postpartum Doula Coach Now

Postpartum Preparation Meeting

Do you feel like you have the tools and support necessary to navigate birth but need extra help in putting together your postpartum plan?


In a 90-minute session we’ll discuss topics like:

  • Feeding goals
  • Sleep goals
  • Diapering
  • Newborn care
  • Postpartum support needs
  • Preparing your home for baby
  • Preparing your family for baby


Meetings can take place both virtually or in the comfort of your own home.

Schedule Your Postpartum Prep Meeting Today

Want a Customized Postpartum Doula Support Package?

 If you need a combination of daytime and nighttime support, please contact me to create a custom package to meet your needs. 

Create Your Custom Postpartum Doula Package

Ready to Take the Next Step?

 Schedule your free consultation today! 


Don't see a package that quite fits your needs? Have questions about pricing? Let's chat and we can customize one to optimize the care you deserve. I look forward to connecting with you and learning how I can best support you and your family during this exciting time! 

Schedule Your FREE Consultation

Why Hire a Postpartum Doula?

After 9 months of pregnancy and the stresses of labor and birth, the 4th trimester is an amazing, but tender time. A family has been born or your family has enlarged! 


Research shows that parents who have support and feel secure and cared for during the first few weeks after pregnancy are more successful in adapting to any challenges that arise.


And birthing parents that receive continuous postpartum support experience:

  • Greater breastfeeding success
  • Greater self-confidence
  • Less postpartum depression
  • Lower incidence of abuse (DONA) 


But sometimes you may not receive the level of support you need from families and friends, or visits to your doctor may be too infrequent, leaving you feeling stressed and not knowing where to turn for answers. 


As you shift into your new roles as parents, having a postpartum doula will provide the extra care and support that you need as you grow into these roles. 


A postpartum doula provides a level of caring and understanding for the needs of: 

  • Postpartum mother or birthing person and partner
  • Baby/babies
  • Siblings
  • Home
  • Whole family

Benefits of Hiring a Postpartum Doula:

Postpartum Doulas Provide Emotional Support

Postpartum Doulas Provide Evidence-based Information & Support

Postpartum Doulas Provide Evidence-based Information & Support

 The birth of a baby brings a permanent and profound life change for you and your family members. This can be a vulnerable transition. A postpartum doula is an expert in providing emotional support, active listening and encouragement for your whole family.  

Postpartum Doulas Provide Evidence-based Information & Support

Postpartum Doulas Provide Evidence-based Information & Support

Postpartum Doulas Provide Evidence-based Information & Support

 A postpartum doula is trained to understand what new babies – and new parents – truly need. Get help with soothing techniques, chest/breastfeeding or bottle feeding support, and normal newborn behavior. 

Postpartum Doulas Provide Practical Support

Postpartum Doulas Provide Partner & Sibling Support

Postpartum Doulas Provide Partner & Sibling Support

It’s all hands on deck with a new baby, and there will be times you need someone to roll up their sleeves and HELP. A postpartum doula can help the days go by more smoothly by assisting with the baby’s laundry, doing the dishes or preparing simple, nourishing meals.

Postpartum Doulas Provide Partner & Sibling Support

Postpartum Doulas Provide Partner & Sibling Support

Postpartum Doulas Provide Partner & Sibling Support

 A new baby means transition for everyone, including parents, grandparents and little brothers and sisters. A postpartum doula understands what everyone needs and can help the entire family adjust and settle in. 

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