Postpartum Doula

Mothers used to be supported after birth by her mother, grandmother, aunts, sisters and friends. As families relocate and schedules do not allow for long visits, Postpartum Doulas have begun to fill that role. A Postpartum Doula can work for a family for one week or up to 12 weeks, depending on the level of support needed. Postpartum Doulas provide emotional & physical support for the new mother, completion of basic daily tasks so that the family can bond and information/education on baby issues.

Provided Services

One interview/consultation session - Free
Pre-natal visit at your home (baby care, sibling preparation, child proofing, relaxation)
Continuous physical and emotional support- listening to your birth story, your fears/frustrations/concerns, monitoring your postpartum recovery, etc...
Baby care education and support (see Baby Care Class)... I can assist in bathing, feeding, comforting the baby, cutting baby's nails, organizing the nursury/your home, etc...
Breastfeeding or supplementing support... I can help with breastfeeding, pumping, supplementing and proper equitment cleaning.
Baby massage (demonstration and support)
Preparing simple, nutritious meals
Maintaining simple housework like laundry, vacuuming, emptying garbage, straightening up the house, dust, wipe down bathrooms, dishes, etc...
Watching the baby and/or older children so Mom/Dad/Partner can rest
Transportation, if needed
Running errands
Assistance with child proofing your home
Assistance in creating a home schedule
Assistance with photography and/or videotape
Referrals to other professionals, as needed
Lending library of reading materials and video
Unlimited telephone and email contact
On-call (limited) during the time of service

Postpartum Doulas do NOT diagnose medical conditions in the mother or the baby but will refer you to a health care provider when appropriate. I am not a lactation consultant but have breastfed my own child and have further breastfeeding education and experience. I will refer you to a lactation consultant as appropriate.

Service Availability and Fees

A minimum of two 3 - 5 hour shifts is required (a minimum of 6 hours) to retain services.

Caroline is available during the day, evenings, nights and some weekends.

The fee for my services is $25/hour. A sliding scale fee structure, bi-monthly payments, credit card payment available.

Discounts are available for widows/widowers and military personnel/spouses.

Gift certificates are available! This makes an excellent holiday, baby shower or welcome home gift!


	Postpartum Doula Mothers used to be supported after birth by her mother, grandmother, aunts, sisters and friends. As families relocate and schedules do not allow for long visits, Postpartum Doulas have begun to fill that role. A Postpartum Doula can work for a family for one week or up to 12 weeks, depending on the level of support needed. Postpartum Doulas provide emotional & physical support for the new mother, completion of basic daily tasks so that the family can bond and information/education on baby issues. Provided Services One interview/consultation session - Free Pre-natal visit at your home (baby care, sibling preparation, child proofing, relaxation) Continuous physical and emotional support- listening to your birth story, your fears/frustrations/concerns, monitoring your postpartum recovery, etc... Baby care education and support (see Baby Care Class)... I can assist in bathing, feeding, comforting the baby, cutting baby's nails, organizing the nursury/your home, etc... Breastfeeding or supplementing support... I can help with breastfeeding, pumping, supplementing and proper equitment cleaning. Baby massage (demonstration and support) Preparing simple, nutritious meals Maintaining simple housework like laundry, vacuuming, emptying garbage, straightening up the house, dust, wipe down bathrooms, dishes, etc... Watching the baby and/or older children so Mom/Dad/Partner can rest Transportation, if needed Running errands Assistance with child proofing your home Assistance in creating a home schedule Assistance with photography and/or videotape Referrals to other professionals, as needed Lending library of reading materials and video Unlimited telephone and email contact On-call (limited) during the time of service Postpartum Doulas do NOT diagnose medical conditions in the mother or the baby but will refer you to a health care provider when appropriate. I am not a lactation consultant but have breastfed my own child and have further breastfeeding education and experience. I will refer you to a lactation consultant as appropriate. Service Availability and Fees A minimum of two 3 - 5 hour shifts is required (a minimum of 6 hours) to retain services. Caroline is available during the day, evenings, nights and some weekends. The fee for my services is $25/hour. A sliding scale fee structure, bi-monthly payments, credit card payment available. Discounts are available for widows/widowers and military personnel/spouses. Gift certificates are available! This makes an excellent holiday, baby shower or welcome home gift!