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Postpartum Doula Support


Dawn’s focus is on fostering independence for the entire family. She is not just available to the mother and the baby, but to the father and older children as well. Treating the family as a unit that is connected and always changing enables her to nurture the whole family.

 

Dawn has four children and has participated in raising several more through the foster care program.  She has a child with special needs, has taken 4 lb. twins into her home and has worked with families from a variety of backgrounds.  She is non-judgmental and prides herself in her loving care towards others.

 

As a Postpartum Doula, Dawn provides:

SUPPORT

Companionship

Evidence-based
newborn information

Listening Ear

Time for parents to take care of themselves

Referrals to local resources

Lending library

 

SERVICE

Meal Preparation

Laundry

Dishwashing

Sibling care/integration

Household organization

Errands

Accompany mother & baby to Pediatrician appointments.

 

SKILLS

Breastfeeding Support

Baby bathing

Cord care

Baby wearing assistance

Diapering information
(cloth & disposable)

Happiest Baby on the
Block training

Evidence-based
parenting advice

Infant Massage

Recognition of postpartum mood disorders

 

 It is best to arrange for postpartum doula care a couple of months before your estimated due date. Even though you will not know exactly when your baby will arrive, it is best to contract with Dawn in advance so that you can ensure her availability. 

 

Fees are $200/day and $250/night

 

Gift Certificates are available for baby shower gifts, blessingways etc.
Barter options offered