Postpartum Doula Services
The weeks and months after birth are a fragile and fleeting time. Our mission is to help you envision what you desire for your family’s transition, and then provide a range of services to promote and protect that experience.
Having a postpartum doula from One Moon Doula Services provides you with:
Peace of Mind
When you don't know what to expect, we can provide the right support to help you through stressful situations.
Extra Hands
When you can't be everywhere at once (for laundry, cooking, tending to baby or siblings, etc.).
Up-to-Date Information
Stay informed about newborn development and postpartum health.
Nonjudgmental Support
When every book and friend tells you something different, we're there for you.
How To’s
When you want to learn about baby-wearing, pumping, feeding, swaddling, etc., we can educate and empower you.
Reassurance
The challenges are normal – and temporary! We provide guidance to help you stay positive.
Problem Solving
When you need help with organization, siblings, feeding challenges, back-to-work transitions, etc. – we can provide solutions to fit your specific situation.
Compassion
We understand the magnitude of this change in your life and how it will impact you and your family.
You can have a postpartum doula in your home for the first few days after birth, or visiting regularly over the first few months, or doulas around the clock, depending on your needs and comfort level. Your doula can come for a half day visit, or for full day or overnight shifts. She can stay overnight with you in the hospital, and some are able to travel with your family if you’re going on a trip. The doulas adapt to fit the needs of your family. Most commonly, families hire a doula for 3-5 day shifts per week, or 3-5 overnights per week, or a doula for each. We recommend at least 6 weeks of support whenever possible, but families schedule anywhere from 4 weeks to 4 months of support.
Once you have met with a doula that is right for your family, they will be on call and ready to provide services from the time you are (or your surrogate is) 37 weeks pregnant, or 34 weeks if you’re expecting multiples, and even if the baby or babies come sooner than expected, we’re adept at pooling our resources to cover some gaps until they can start the agreed upon schedule. If questions or concerns arise, either the owner or your doula will be available to you via phone or email throughout your pregnancy and postpartum. We have a network of local professionals if you need or desire other services and support.
We recommend you hire a doula four to six months in advance.
Postpartum doula services can include:
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Assistance with Newborn Care
Someone you can trust with your newborn while you catch up on sleep, take a walk or a shower, or spend some quality time with a sibling/s
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Parent Education
Answers to your questions about swaddling, bathing, baby-wearing, breastfeeding, bottlefeeding, sleep safety, and more
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Feeding Issues
Breastfeeding support; bottle-feeding information; pumping and storing breastmilk; introducing solids, going back to work
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Healing Tips
And comfort measures for the mother after childbirth.
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Tools and Tips
To assess or prevent postpartum depression or postpartum anxiety
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Errands, Food Preparation and Light Housekeeping
Meal planning or meal preparation; errands or online orders; extra hands for taking out the trash, sweeping or vacuuming; restoring order and beauty to the space around you
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Guidance
For a spouse or other family members in adapting to their role.
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Companionship
Someone to listen to your concerns, frustrations, or joys.
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Sibling Transition
Activities to occupy a sibling or siblings, as well as tips for helping them adjust to life with baby/ies!
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Organizational and Logistical Strategies and Support
Preparing the home and optimizing your physical space; utilizing the equipment that’s best for your family’s needs; designing a schedule or routine that works for you
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Connections
To local resources such as classes, support groups, and other professionals and services
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Back-to-Work Planning
For either or both parents, including help finding childcare, strategies for pumping at work or transitioning to formula, logistics of a new schedule, etc.
Our postpartum doulas and newborn care specialists serve families with newborns and infants all over San Diego County. We respect every type of family and the wide variety of styles and approaches they might use, without imposing judgment or agenda.
Speak with our Director to determine what kind of support is best for you!
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