My goal is to nurture and empower the new family system so that they feel peaceful, comfortable, and confident in their new roles. My intent is not to tell you how to be a parent, but help guide you in discovering what works for your family and supporting you through the process.
As your postpartum doula I will provide for you and your family:
- Emotional, physical, and informational support for the whole family throughout the postpartum period
- Mothering the mother: I will support and relieve you so that you can take a nap, a short walk, and a shower! I will support you emotionally, listening to and validating your feelings as you go through new baby adjustments. I will relieve you of normal household chores so you don't have to worry about them.
- Facilitate bonding with your amazing newborn through education in massage, skin to skin, your newborn's abilities & sleep wake cycles
- Infant sleep consultation: I can help you understand your infant's sleep patterns and address any sleep issues. I will assess how to best help you and your baby get the rest you so desperately need.
- Assistance and mentoring with non-medical newborn care including:
- Breastfeeding & pumping
- Bottle feeding
- Bathing
- Diapers (cloth or disposable)
- Babywearing
- Umbilical cord care
- Soothing techniques using "Happiest Baby on the Block"
- Infant massage
- Laundry
- Dishes
- Nursery set-up and maintenance
- Surface cleaning
- Vacuuming
- Supporting dad/partner in his new role, how to bond with his new baby, and how to support mommy
- Sibling care and helping siblings adjust to new baby
- Running errands for or with you, such as grocery shopping and doctors visits
- Referrals to local resources such as pediatricians, support groups, lactation consultants, and more
- Screening for postpartum mood disorders and providing referrals to other professionals as needed
I recommend a minimum of 20 hours postpartum care for you to receive the most benefit from my services, however I am available for any amount of time you desire.
mamatoto.doula@gmail.com | (951) 445-9475
