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& motherhood services by
Ashley Fenrich
POSTPARTUM DOULA SUPPORT
serving in and around
Summerland & Penticton
What is a postpartum doula ?
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My favourite definition for doula is: "one who mothers the mother".
Everyone deserves a "village" when raising children. In reality, sometimes you need to hire your village. A postpartum doula provides household and woman-to-woman support while you navigate becoming a mother.
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This is a sacred time in your life. I love the concept of 'mothering the mother' while you are in the Fourth Trimester. Whether it is making you a cup of tea, listening to you share your birth story, or holding baby while you shower and nap, I will be there for your overall wellness. I offer a holistic outlook on mama-baby care, supporting the family bond while you heal and navigate this new chapter in your life.​
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*Please note I currently have availability 1-2x per week - perfect for weekly check in visits!
What does a postpartum doula help with?
How I can support you with a Sacred and Holistic Postpartum
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Prenatal visit to create a Postpartum Plan, prenatal visit for support, ideas for creating a Baby Registry
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Understanding the 4th Trimester, for mom, partner, and extended family
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Understanding Biological Infant Sleep and expectations
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Supporting baby-led breastfeeding, responsive bottle feeding
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Infant care & support... baby cuddles!
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Picking up grocery orders, organizing the kitchen space, prepping snacks
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Household refresh + tidy
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Herbal tea and herbal bath preparation
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Most especially... Holding space for you in your motherhood journey
I've written some articles on postpartum. Check them out!
Postpartum Doula Packages
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​​​​​Daytime support at $35/hour​
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3 to 4 hour visits
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Optional - Prenatal support visit available for clients on bed rest, needing extra assistance etc
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​Upgrade to the
SUPPORT PACKAGE $750
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One prenatal planning visit (gift registry assistance, breastfeeding instruction, creating a Postpartum Family Plan)
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Six 3-hour postpartum visits
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​​ Postpartum is forever... please inquire if you need support past the newborn stage
Need help affording postpartum doula care?
Looking for another way to pay? With BeHerVillage you can add doula support to your registry and encourage your family and friends to help pay for it! Its a new way to have a registry to afford the support you really need.
​​BeHerVillage is a gift registry for support, not stuff. BeHerVillage helps parents access funds to pay for doulas, lactation support, maternity leave, pelvic floor care, naturopath care, and other types of support that is often not covered by insurance and out of reach for so many people.
Are you having a baby and are looking for support? Create a FREE registry for support today and get gifted funds directly into your bank account to pay for your support team. You deserve this.
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Penticton Postpartum Doula Support FAQs
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​How do I book/inquire about dates?
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Please click the Contact form link below to inquire about dates and availability. Some families choose daily support, while others choose 1-3 times a week. Ideally, reach out in the 2nd or 3rd trimester, while still pregnant.
*I currently have Fall 2025 availability onwards for 1-2 visits per week - perfect for weekly check ins!
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What is included when I hire you?
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My goal in supporting you is to help you form a bond with your baby and navigate this new chapter in your life. I am your extra set of hands to help take away the overwhelm of having a newborn.
All clients receive a support package and booklet of links to reputable information on holistic birth, postpartum, and newborn care. I also have started a small lending library with my favourite books!
I do not offer sleep training nor will I work with families who request it - however I can offer an outlook on biological mama-baby behaviour to encourage realistic expectations on infant feeding and sleeping patterns.
I am educated on breastfeeding and normal infant behaviour, however I am not an IBCLC nor medically trained. I will suggest other care providers when necessary.
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Where do you serve?
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I am in the West Kelowna - OK Fall and Oliver area. Further away may be subject to a travel fee of 85 cents per additional km.
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Do you have a sliding scale?
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If you are experiencing severe financial hardship or are a single or teen mother, please reach out to discuss a sliding scale and/or payment plans. Sliding scale rates will be capped after a certain number of hours.
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What is your training?
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I have completed Wise Way of Birth - Postpartum Doula training, and I have additional Lactation for Doulas training as well. I am a mother to my 8 year old daughter whom I birthed at home and breastfed for 2.5 years.
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