Postpartum Doula Services

What is a Postpartum Doula?

Are there limits to postpartum doula practice?

What do doula services cost?

A postpartum doula is a professional who nurtures and cares for families in the early postnatal period, usually up to 12 weeks after baby is born. In the comfort of your home, we provide infant feeding support, infant care, care of the birthing person, sibling support, nursing information, light housekeeping, light cooking, and emotional support for the entire family.

What do doula services cost?

Are there limits to postpartum doula practice?

What do doula services cost?

Doula services with Laura or Sheri cost $30 per hour. Families usually schedule 1-3 doula visits per week, of between 4-6 hours per visit. Doula services can be scheduled for as little as one week, and any amount up to 12 weeks depending on a family's needs and budget. Travel time will be an additional fee if the commute time is over 30 minutes one way.

Are there limits to postpartum doula practice?

Yes! Doulas provide non-medical support only. If your doula notices any problem of medical concern, they will make an appropriate suggestion or referral. Doulas do "light housekeeping" which can be confusing at times. On the Yes list: A quick floor sweep or refilling toilet paper. On the No list: Regular mopping or cleaning toilets.

What does a typical doula shift look like?

I am ready to schedule doula services! How should I do this?

Are there limits to postpartum doula practice?

Your doula will greet everyone at home and find out expectations for the day. She is likely to start a load of baby's laundry, fix a snack or meal for parent(s), assist with nursing, empty the dishwasher, put baby down for nap, assist with sling use, fold and put away laundry, then get adults another snack. These things could happen in just about any order, but this is a very common doula day.

How do I know if a doula is right for me?

I am ready to schedule doula services! How should I do this?

First, schedule a FREE meeting with your prospective doula. Contact 412.721.7291 or laura.mccarthy.lcsw@gmail.com to set up a visit with Laura or Sheri.

Second, meet the doula in your home or via video chat. Sheri and Laura offer a complimentary 1 hour acquaintance visit. Try to have all regular caregivers present so they can interact with your potential doula. If things don't feel right, interview another doula.

I am ready to schedule doula services! How should I do this?

Great news! The cost to hold your space in Laura or Sheri's scheule is $50. Contact Laura via phone or email to set up your payment. Once your scheduling fee is received, your doula will connect with you about any specifics that need to be discussed. Once baby is born, we can start planning your first visit!

Services

Postpartum Doula Graduate Services

This service is available on a case-by-case basis to people who utlized doula service with Laura or Sheri during the first 12 weeks, and wish to continue for some part of baby's first year. If available, Laura can continue to provide in home support to families with light housekeeping, light cooking, older infant care, infant develeopmental information, and parental emotional support.

Hourly Rate

$30 per hour

Minimum shift is 4 hours, average shift is 4-6 hours.

Consultation and Supervision for Birthworkers

As an experienced doula, Laura is available to provide support and guidance to birthworkers such as doulas, nurses, and lactation counselors who may need advice on setting up parameters for their services, discussion of complicated cases, or information and resources around perintal mental health.

30 minute consultation

$35

A 30 minute consultation may take place by phone, FaceTime or Skype. If rate is a hardship, please contact Laura to discuss.

One hour or longer consultation

$60 per hour

A longer consult may take place in person at the location of the supervisee's choosing. Phone, Skype or Facetime consutations are also available. Please contact Laura if rate is a hardship.

Classes

In addition to teaching babywearing, Laura sometimes teaches classes about perinatal mental health and parenting topics. To sign up, email info@wearyourlittleone.com

Life After Birth- Hoping to teach in late 2021

$25 per person

After baby arrives, there are many changes in our bodies and social/emotional lives. Join physical therapist Dr. Kailee Venzin and Laura McCarthy for this informative class. We will discuss physiological dynamics for both the birthing person and baby, emotional health, and ways to help smooth some of the potential bumps in the road. Topics such as infant reflexes, sleep, postpartum exercise and more will be explored. Pregnant people, partners, and other supportive individuals are welcome.

Perinatal Mental Health

cost varies

Laura is available to speak to parents and professionals about perinatal mental health concerns and treatment. Please contact Laura to discuss details at info@wearyourlittleone.com

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Testimonials

Laura is an excellent listener and helper. She is extremely sweet and considerate. She's also very helpful at taking care of me and my baby. She is very good at comforting babies."Nien-Jung W.

Laura provided postpartum Doula services after the birth of my second child. She was terrific! She started coming a day or two after I came home from the hospital with the baby. She was always very gentle and caring and make sure my needs were met. She has a fantastic way with babies and has a very calming personality. She always made sure I got to take a nap, have a meal or snack, shower or otherwise do things that are very hard to do when you are taking care of a newborn. She genuinely seemed to care and was very helpful in terms of giving tips for taking care of a newborn, including breastfeeding, as well as babywearing. She enjoys what she does and she is very good at it. I strongly recommend her without reservation.

~Denise G.

Laura is amazing, I call her the baby whisperer. She was such a huge asset after having my baby, especially with having a 20 month old already. Laura was always ready to lend a helping hand in whatever way you felt was helpful, whether it was to prepare you a meal to make sure you ate, refill your water bottle, or hold the baby so you could take a much needed nap.

"The one invaluable thing that Laura offered was her extensive knowledge- of baby wearing, breastfeeding, cosleeping, and many other topics. She was always willing to lend a listening ear and offer reassurance and guidance. I highly recommend Laura as a postpartum doula and am so grateful to have had her help."

~Lara B.

Do you have any feedback for Laura?

You can leave a testimonial for Laura on DoulaMatch.com! Here is the link: https://doulamatch.net/testimonial.aspx?doulaid=17530

Wear Your Little One

Postpartum Doula Services

What is a Postpartum Doula?

Are there limits to postpartum doula practice?

What do doula services cost?

What do doula services cost?

Are there limits to postpartum doula practice?

What do doula services cost?

Are there limits to postpartum doula practice?

Are there limits to postpartum doula practice?

Are there limits to postpartum doula practice?

What does a typical doula shift look like?

I am ready to schedule doula services! How should I do this?

Are there limits to postpartum doula practice?

How do I know if a doula is right for me?

I am ready to schedule doula services! How should I do this?

I am ready to schedule doula services! How should I do this?

I am ready to schedule doula services! How should I do this?

I am ready to schedule doula services! How should I do this?

I am ready to schedule doula services! How should I do this?

Virtual Postpartum Doula Care

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