Postpartum Doulas
How to Hire a Postpartum Doula?
At The New Mummy Co we have a team of certified Postpartum Doulas across Canada. To book your postpartum doula support we follow the same process as our Night Nannies and Newborn Day Nannies by creating a family application tailored to your individual needs. Contact us to start your family application.
The Role of a Postpartum Doula
The role of a Postpartum Doula is to mother the mother. A Postpartum Doula provides non-judgmental emotional, physical and informational support following the birth of your baby. A Postpartum Doula will be there to care for the mother specifically therefore allowing you to care for your baby. Naturally, there will be times when you require to take a nap or take a quick shower where they will care for your baby.
We have a team of certified Postpartum Doulas available for interview who are there to support you and your family. Their aim is to nurture the family and allow you to build up the self confidence in a non-judgmental atmosphere where advice and reassurance is available whenever required.
When you deliver your newborn baby, you can feel very vulnerable. Some empathy, a hug, or even sharing a joke can make the world of difference. In addition, our Doulas are understanding – they know exactly what you and your baby need. They help you with soothing techniques, breastfeeding and understanding of your newborn’s behavior. They can also help the whole family adjust to the new arrival, providing support to siblings, partners and even grandparents.
Heileen was an absolute lifesaver during our first month of being new parents! From the moment she arrived, her calming and kind demeanor made us feel comfortable and at ease. She was incredibly helpful overnight, allowing us to get some much-needed rest while she took care of the baby, helped with feedings, sterilized pump parts, and even folded laundry. We also had a little puppy at the time, and Heileen was so accommodating, making the whole experience even more pleasant. We couldn’t have asked for a better night doula!
The D’Souza family from Milton, ONI wasn’t sure about the idea of having a postpartum doula, but now that I’ve had Karla around, I wish every new parent could this experience! Karla has been amazing. She knows exactly what a new mom needs without ever asking, from refilling water bottles, making me a snack, helping prep dinner, changing diapers, washing baby laundry or light tidying. She was amazing with my infant daughter, and often got her down for naps, or entertained her when she was awake. All of this is to say, the mental and physical break she provided allowed me to be a better mom to my preschooler and my baby. So happy to have had Karla as part of my postpartum journey this time.
Victoria from TorontoSasha, my postpartum overnight doula, was absolutely wonderful. Even though I was exclusively breastfeeding, she helped me get more sleep and that’s all a new mom can ask for! She also helped with laundry and prepping healthy snacks for me for the next day. I would recommend her to anyone. She has great advice and her warm demeanor made me feel so comfortable.
The staff, especially Jessica, were amazing through the entire process. From beginning to end, she was very responsive and super helpful.
I would recommend this company, and Sasha, to anyone who is looking for extra help. You will not regret it!
Casey from VancouverHow You Can Access this Service:
Private
Private is a great option if you prefer privacy or want to host amongst friends or family in the comfort of your own home.
On-Site
On-site is not available for this service at this time.
Virtual
Virtual classes are not available for this service at this time.
FAQ
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How long does a postpartum doula spend with a family?
This can very depending on an individual family’s needs.It can range from a few days to support over a number of months when required.
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Are postpartum doula rates the same as night nanny rates?
Yes, the hourly rates are the same for both Newborn Nannies/Postpartum Doulas and Night Nannies.
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How can a doula help me post birth?
The Doula is very much supporting you as a mother, whether this is your first baby or fifth baby. You may have heard of the saying “to mother the mother” and many doulas will work on this belief, in that they are there to care for you so that you can then care for your baby and thus helping to boost bonding with your baby. They can help support with breastfeeding, physical care, helping partners in how to support you as a mother and childcare for older siblings. Having emotional support can give you the confidence you need when dealing with a newborn, especially for first-time mothers. It is very much recommended that you have a think about what type of support you are looking for prior to hiring a Doula so that you can ensure you get the very best fit for you and your family.
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What are the hours I can book a Postpartum Doula for?
You can book for a minimum of 4 hours per day and you can book once a week or multiple times a week to suit your own needs. If you require more support then you can book anything up to 12 hours per day. Our timings can be made to suit your requirements ensuring you get the help when you need it most whether that is morning or evening.
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