Lola The Doula

overnight Postpartum Support

$70 per hour

My postpartum services are now focused on night support only. Please, let me know your needs and we can discuss the best schedule for your family.

As your Overnight Postpartum Doula, I provide an extra set of hands and information as needed to help you bond with your newborn and adjust to changes with confidence and knowledge. I will listen and offer emotional support to the birthing parent and family. I will take the edge off for exhausted parents and help with other challenges by flexibly supporting your family according to your priorities each day.

My services include:

• Nurture the birthing parent’s physical and mental recovery

• Listen and validate your birth experience

• Act with respect and kindness no matter the decisions you make for your family

• Foster the participation of all caregivers

• Guide through newborn care such as diapering, appropriate clothing, and more.

• Support whatever feeding method you choose and set up plans after baby’s arrival: having a pump in place, bottles and correct nipple size, pumping/feeding station, optimal latch, comfortable positions to feed, and more

• Light chores (e.g., baby laundry, tidying up the nursery)

• Nurture parents’ intuition and confidence as they adjust to parenthood

• Preparation of quick breakfast such as oatmeal or fruit bowl when possible

• During our prenatal visit, help you set up the house for the baby’s arrival and keep spaces practical for feedings, recovery, and relevant products/tips

• Provide tips for healthy sleep practices

• Referrals to community resources

• Minimum of 8 hs for overnight shifts

• Support up to 14 weeks

Families receive extra resources: books to prepare about ‘Newborn Care’ and ‘Breastfeeding your baby’ - if that is the preferred feeding choice. They are wonderful for reference during pregnancy and postpartum, published by Plumtree Baby.

*Lola is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Moderna and continues to wear a mask during all services*