postpartum doula support
with Brianna Trammell, ANNICA Quakenbush, OR ELISHA DEVRIES
The transition to parenting a(nother) newborn is not one that we are meant to do in isolation. Even with involved and wonderful partners, family, and/or friends - we at Sprout and Blossom so value the addition of a postpartum doula in the months following birth. Someone who knows and respects what you need, and what you don’t need.
Sometimes it is difficult to instruct those who mean well and want to be helpful.
we anticipate our clients’ needs
For example, rather than asking, “how can I help?” your doula may say “is the laundry in the hallway dirty or clean?” and then they will wash or fold (and PUT AWAY) that laundry.
All of our postpartum doulas are kind, caring, and gentle. We listen attentively, and we are reassuring and thoughtful.
postpartum doula support includes
Emotional support during the fourth trimester transition (aka the first few months with your new baby)
Newborn care support and guidance
Newborn feeding and soothing support
Light housework and meal preparation
Newborn care while parents sleep
postpartum doula Rates (DAYTIME)
postpartum doula Rates (OVERNIGHT)
Packages are the same as above, with an additional $10 per hour added when postpartum support is provided between 7pm and 9am. Overnight hours are not a guarantee, and are subject to your doula’s availability. Initial lactation visits included in the petal and flower packages are not offered during overnight hours.
Note: We charge a mileage rate of $0.58 per mile driven to locations further than 10 miles from Grand Rapids, MI.