Postpartum Doula Support
The days, weeks, and months following the birth of a new baby bring up many challenges for most people. Recovery is taking place. Bonds are being formed. And a new life and routine are taking shape. There is a lot going on!
Expert support during this critical time can help ensure a positive experience and successful transition to parenthood – not to mention more rested and relaxed new parents (which is a good thing for everyone involved).
Through skilled and nurturing guidance, we can help you find your unique way into parenting.
How A Postpartum Doula Can Help You
✔️ Get some rest. Your doula will help you get daytime sleep!
✔️ Get things done. The task list is never ending. Your doula will make sure you’re fed and your laundry is running or folded.
✔️ Feel confident in your parenting. From bathing to breast and bottle feeding, your doula will help solidify your skills.
✔️ Recover from your birth. However your baby is born, your doula has got a magic bag of tricks to help you regain your strength.
Build Your Package
Our custom packages are meant to suit your unique needs. We can craft the number of prenatal and/or postpartum hours to make it the best support for YOU.
Rates start at $45*/hour, for a minimum of 3-4 hours.
Popular packages include blocks of 12 or 24 hours.
Ability to add in prenatal education, for more complete care.
Higher rates apply for doulas with extra skill sets, i.e. International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs).
Let us know your needs and we can connect you with the ideal doula for you.
We offer a 5% discount on pre-booked packages of 15+ hours.
*HST will be added during payment.
Each package can include:
Support with newborn care – bathing, diapering, calming techniques and more.
Help around your home - this could be folding baby’s laundry, prepping food, or other small tasks.
Babywearing education - choosing the right carrier or wrap and tips and tricks on wearing the ones you’ve got.
Infant feeding support - as breastfeeding educators and a lactation consultant (in training), we can support you in all areas of feeding your baby.
Referrals to other care providers.
Emotional support – processing your birth story and new parenthood.
Tips, tricks and information on babies and parenthood.
Infant sleep education - how to set yourself up to respect your baby’s developmental needs and also maximize your own sleep.
And so much more!
These packages are meant to serve the unique needs of you and your family. Don't see what you need, listed above? Get in touch to customize any package.
Looking for more information? Check out our FAQs, for more detailed information on the support we offer.
"Kate was extremely supportive and helpful, in so many ways. My labour was a traumatic experience, encroached with postpartum depression. She was very helpful in processing my story and provided emotional support and external resources for my PPD. As a new parent, I was concerned with bathing, burping techniques, kangaroo care, breastfeeding and help with infant sleep. Kate was knowledgeable in all aspects and offered above and beyond her expertise via being on call with text, email and phone accessibility. She took great initiative in making care sure I was well-fed and maximized the time I had with her, so I could do simple tasks that I so easily forget, i.e. make breakfast and bottle feed or rock our baby to sleep, so I could shower or sleep myself. Kate also took care to help my husband, teaching him how to bathe our baby and carry her in a wrap. Thanks Kate!"
-Jesselyn, Hassan and baby Maya, Toronto, Canada