Postpartum Doula Support
What is a Postpartum Doula?…
…How does a Postpartum Doula Support New Families?
Education and Information this includes signposting you to reliable sources
Support at your home
Connection
Birth Debrief
Support for partner (or other immediate family members)
Continuous positive support
Relaxation techniques for mum
Breastfeeding support
Postpartum depression and anxiety issues
Giving you opportunity to have a bath, nap or some time to yourself
Light housework - folding clothes, loading dishwasher, cleaning counters etc
Meal preparation and cooking
Batch cooking for your freezer
Other tasks you may need doing (to be discussed)
A Postpartum Doula is an emotional and physical support to mum and supporting family, usually starting within the first month of the babys life. Postpartum Doulas provide continuity of care helping you to relax and settle into life with a newborn. It is not a clinical role, instead Doulas work alongside midwives and healthcare providers. A Doula’s role is to provide fact based information - not to offer advice, and be a positive supportive presence for mother and immediate family.
You will come across Birth Doulas and Postpartum Doulas. Birth Doulas in large work antenatally, during birth and offer limited sessions postnatally. Postpartum Doulas support after birth, usually at home for a period of time to suit you. The support offered can vary greatly, I work with you to determine what support you need and do my best to provide this support within my remit.
How I as a Postpartum Doula can support you:
As a Postpartum Doula I offer a discreet, reliable and trustworthy service visiting families at home at a time which can be joyous but also overwhelming and exhausting. My approach is kind, gentle and calm, I am respectful of your home being your personal space.
There may be may reasons why you decide to hire a postpartum doula, examples include - your partner not being around, family are not local, caesarean birth recovery, you (and your partner) are struggling with adapting to your new life with newborn, you are feeling overwhelmed or blue or you feel you could do with an extra pair of hands or someone to talk to, please do get in touch.
It is your decision when you would like my services to commence - as soon as baby is born or wait a week or two, up to you. Above lists ways in which I can offer support, If you have any other ideas in mind please ask, I am a doer - practical and flexible in my approach.
I love cooking nutritious, wholesome foods which aid the healing of the postpartum body. There is the option for cooking to be included at your home.
It is a condition of my services that one parent is always in the home with me during my working hours. I am not able to drive you / you and your baby. At present I do not offer over night stays.
Please do contact me with any questions you may have, I look forward to hearing from you, Virginia x
Postnatal Doula Support at home
Little ones
Visiting Mum and Newborn
Testimonials.
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“Virginia was there for me physically & she encouraged me during my labour. She made sure I was left alone to birth my baby without intervention.”
Birth Doula Client, Yorkshire
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“Virginia was amazing during my labour. She supported me physically and emotionally. My labour & birth was intense but she kept calm throughout. She also made sure I felt safe and cared for. I couldn’t have done it without Virginia, she managed to catch my baby with my partner before the midwives arrived. I thank God that Virginia was available.”
Birth Doula Client, Yorkshire
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“My needs mattered as much as the needs of my baby. She enabled me to make informed decisions about my body that withstood pressure and medical jargon.”
Birth Doula Client, London
“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform”.
— Diane Marie Child
Services & Packages
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Below is an example of my most popular package - I can be flexible to suit your needs.
Antenatal Appointments - up to 6 hours (x3 sessions) at your home.
The Birth (I arrive once you are in established labour). We would be very much already in communication by phone/message at this point.
Postnatal Appointment - 2hrs at your home
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I work with you to form a package of sessions, supporting you at home after birth up to 9 months. Please note one parent must be at home during my working hours.
2hr minimum sessions.
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Additional hours may of course be added to your packages.
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Private yoga sessions available in person at your home or in my studio. Online available if you are away from home travelling or on holiday - take me with you!
Group prenatal yoga online class runs weekly please see timetable.
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Private yoga sessions available in person at your home or in my studio. Online available if you are away from home travelling or on holiday - take me with you!
Group postnatal yoga classes in person, running weekly at Huddersfield based yoga studio - Om is where the Heart is please see their timetable (under courses) to book in.
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In the comfort of your home or in my studio space, take time out for you to relax.
Hey, I’m Virginia.
I am based in Yorkshire offering Yoga, Birth & Postpartum Doula Support & Reiki. I am a trauma informed Doula and I am recognised as an established Doula by Doula UK and Conscious Birthing. I offer a discreet & reliable service for all clients, providing a kind, caring and supportive environment. I look forward to meeting you. x
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