I am honored to support the transition of your family to include your newborn baby (or babies!)

What is a Postpartum Doula?

A Postpartum Doula strives to physically and emotionally support her clients in the sweet yet challenging postpartum period so that they can welcome their new baby and adjust to being a parent. A bonding and rest period after the birth is essential to every family’s health, both immediately and in the long-term. Because the postpartum period is physically and emotionally challenging (identity and relationships change, hormones fluctuate, and sleep schedules are altered) many cultures have built-in family support systems for this major life transition to provide food, childcare, rituals, etc. In the absence of this support system hiring a Postpartum Doula can help you make this transition with ease and beauty.

As your Doula I can support you by

• Caring for your newborn (I have strategies of my own, yet I would love to follow the lead of your preferred parenting style)
• Helping you with breastfeeding
• Sharing babywearing tips
• Playing with your other children so that you and your partner can bond with your newborn
• Massaging your powerful healing body
• Preparing healthy snacks or meals for you and your family
• Listening and responding to your concerns/fears/etc
• Helping you to heal from your birth
• Providing you with advice and referrals as needed
• Doing dishes, laundry, running errands, and other light housekeeping so that you can be spending time with your new family.

I am available for either daytime or night hours during the week or on weekends.

I would love to have a conversation with you on the phone or to set-up an interview in person depending on your needs and preferences.

Please call or e-mail me to set-up an interview
510-225-5752
julia@lunamadre.org