Penticton & South Okanagan Postpartum Doula Support
What is a postpartum doula? 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 October 2024 availability onwards for weekend support only perfect for weekly check in visits!
How I help 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
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South Okanagan POSTPARTUM DOULA
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Daytime support at $35/hour​
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3 to 6 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, create a Postpartum Family Plan)
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Six 3-hour postpartum visits
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Herbal bath gift
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​​Postpartum is forever... please inquire if you need support past the newborn stage
Details: Postpartum Support
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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. *I currently have October 2024 availability onwards for weekend support only - perfect for weekly check in visits!
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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 Falls 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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