What is a Postpartum Doula?

A postpartum doula assists in supporting the emotional and physical healing of a mother following the birth or adoption of a baby or babies. The care I provide as a postpartum doula is mother-centered and guided.

How do I book services?

Please fill out your information using my contact page and I will respond to you by e-mail within 48-72 hours. We will then schedule a free 15-30 minute consultation to discuss my services and if it feels like the right fit for you. Should you decide to work with me, I will provide a contract to be signed and request a small retainer fee to guarantee my services. I will then send you a password to my client portal where you can book 3 or 6 hour home visits based on my availability that is listed on my scheduling calendar. I do not have a minimum number of home visits that you are required to book unless you signed up for the “Going Back to Work Mom” package. I request you provide your anticipated number of visits that you intend on booking.

What does cooking meals/grocery lists look like?

Prior to working with you, I will provide a list of some of the meals/snacks and teas I can make as part of my intake process. I ask that you cross out any options you do not want me to prepare. If you wish for me to prepare a meal in the home, I will provide a grocery list prior to our scheduled home visit. I offer to pick up the groceries upon request. Should I purchase the groceries for you I will provide the receipts for reimbursement. The time I am shopping is paid for and will be included in the 3 or 6 hour home visit.

How far do you travel?

I will travel within a 1-hour radius of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Please contact me if you are interested in receiving supportive services but are outside my travel radius. We can discuss an additional travel fee depending on location.

Do you provide both virtual and in person services?

Currently, I am offering in person services that are booked in 3 or 6 hour increments. I offer a pre-natal home visits that can be booked in shorter duration (1-2 hour session). Additionally, I offer a 1-2 hour postpartum planning session, and birth processing session (2 hours) that is held virtually.

Disclaimer

Doulas are not doctors or midwives, and do not practice medicine, nor diagnose and treat postpartum related symptoms. Information presented during home visits and conversations is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of a properly licensed health care professional. In addition, doulas do not make specific health claims or promise medical results. We provide education and support with the intention to empower postpartum mothers and families to make their own decisions.