Postpartum Doula
West Yorkshire
Nurturing support as you land into life with your newborn.
The days and weeks after birth can feel tender, overwhelming and all-consuming. So much focus is placed on the birth, but what comes after matters just as much.
This is a space where you are cared for too, you don’t have to hold it all alone.
This is a time of recovery, adjustment and deep change and support is available.
You may be:
physically healing
emotionally open or overwhelmed
learning your baby, moment by moment
needing rest, reassurance and space
Postpartum doula support offers a steady, nurturing presence through it all.
What is a Postpartum Doula?
How I can support you -
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, reassurance and encouragement
Relaxation techniques for mum and baby
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 baby’s life at home. 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.
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. My work is calm, intuitive and deeply respectful of this sensitive time, there is no pressure or expectation, I support you where you are.
I bring:
a gentle, nurturing presence
an understanding of the emotional and physical postpartum space
experience supporting women through early motherhood
a trauma-aware and compassionate approach
Postpartum support is offered on a flexible basis, depending on your needs.
I work with a limited number of families at a time to ensure each woman receives full, attentive care.
Details of availability and session options are shared on enquiry.
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, you are not meant to do this alone,
Virginia x
Postnatal Doula Support at home
Little ones
Visiting Mum and Newborn
“A woman is the full circle. Within her is the power to create, nurture and transform”.
— Diane Marie Child
Services & Packages
I work with a limited number of families each month to ensure each family receives full, attentive support.
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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.
Location dependent, £38 p/hour
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Additional hours may of course be added to your packages.
Price upon enquiry.
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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!
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