18/10/2022
As your postpartum doula, I will not magically get your baby to sleep through the night, but I will teach you soothing techniques and new ways of swaddling to make your baby feel secure
I will talk through infant sleep and development and help you come up with a plan to get both you and your baby’s needs met
I will help you debunk the myths that “holding your baby makes them spoiled” or “your baby will suffocate if you doze off with them on your chest”
I will take care of your baby to give you a break from parenthood
I will listen to you speak to all of the emotions of parenthood- the new love and the possible longing for your old life
I will prepare a sitz bath for you to help with your physical healing and remind you of your strength in giving birth
I will make sure you and your baby are well nourished
I will rub your feet with warm oil as you doze off into a deep sleep- perhaps for the first time since your baby was born
I will support you in your lactation journey and give you tips on getting baby to latch effectively
I will urge you to look inward, and to tap back into your intuition in making parenting decisions
I will do your dishes and laundry, so you can wake up from your nap to a tidy house
Postpartum is raw and deep and vulnerable and beautiful and messy and I am feeling so very honored to be able to offer this service.
I have January and February postpartum availability for folx in Santa Cruz and the South Bay! ❤️ thanks for reading!
