Postpartum

The postpartum time is perhaps the most overlooked period of transition. With all the excitement surrounding pregnancy and childbirth, this transformational moment in time can sometimes become an afterthought. In reality, the postpartum should be a sacred time of critical rest where you and your baby learn each other's rhythms. In our "bounce-back" society, it's easy to ignore the slower pace that postpartum demands. My role as a postpartum doula is to pick up the slack so that you can focus on what is most important: healing, rest and nourishment.

Specific services include, but aren't limited to:

• Complementary consultation
• Home visits tailored to you and your family's needs throughout the postpartum time period (3 months after delivery)
• Preparing/cooking nourishing meals that encourage healing and warmth 
• Taking on household tasks
• Newborn care
• Lactation/pumping/bottle feeding support
• Referrals to other professionals 

In addition to my private postpartum services, I also host a free weekly postpartum group at the Albany Family Life Center. We meet every Monday at 11am. This space is meant to connect new parents and build community in a nonjudgemental setting. Hope to see you there!