Postpartum Doula Services
Ah, the mythical creature known as the postpartum doula!
Picture this: they're like a magical Mary Poppins, but specifically for exhausted new parents. These mystical beings swoop in, armed with superpowers like empathy and practicality, ready to conquer the chaos that comes with a newborn.
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1. Tell us more about you, your family, your little one, and your unique needs.
2. Virtually meet us to make sure we are a good fit for you. As you fill out the form, let us know some times and dates that are good for a 30 minute zoom meetup or email amynevland@gmail.com to request a zoom time.
3. Pick your package or number of hours and pay.
Rates are
$45 per hour for singletons. $55 per hour for twins.
*Slight discounts applied when purchasing bundles via cash or check. Contact us for details. *
Purchase Hours
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Pay Per Hour
We do require 4 hour minimums during the day and 8 hour minimums during the night.
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40 hour bundle
…Because you know you want all the help.
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Twins
Feel like you need to be thrown a life-line? We are here for you, to help you feel grounded
What is a postpartum doula, anyway?
In their arsenal of skills, they possess the ability to miraculously soothe fussy babies and transform sleep-deprived parents into well-rested beings. They navigate the treacherous waters of diaper changing, spit-up showers, and those delightful 3 AM wake-up calls with grace and humor.
Postpartum doulas are experts in deciphering baby cries, speaking the secret language of "goo-goo gaga," and turning piles of baby laundry into artistic installations. But wait, there's more! They offer a listening ear, a shoulder to cry on, and sage advice for frazzled parents. Their wisdom is unparalleled, as they've witnessed countless diaper blowouts and sleepless nights. They possess the power to magically refill coffee cups and conjure up extra hours in the day (okay, maybe not that one, but we can dream, right?).
So, there you have it, the postpartum doula, a fantastical creature who brings order, support, and a sprinkle of magic to the chaotic journey of early parenthood. They truly are the unsung heroes, the wizards of the nursery, and the keepers of parental sanity
FAQs
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Bottom Line…There’s not a lot of difference. Basically, the words nurse and nursemaid and nanny were used interchangeably for centuries to define a woman who helped serve families and mothers by taking care of infants and other children in some capacity. Then, in the 1970’s, the Greek word doula was used to describe a nonmedical assistant that helped with prenatal, labor, and postpartum care; so, specifically care (usually provided by someone outside the family) provided during the immediate perinatal period of time. The term nurse is now reserved for medical professionals and the act of breastfeeding.
Present Day: The Term Postpartum Doula and Night Nanny is used to describe a Newborn Care Specialist that provides support day or night to the family by taking care of an infant for the first 3 or 4 months of life. Usually, once the child starts “sleeping through the night,” and if more long term child care is desired, then a nanny is hired or some sort of group childcare is attained.
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She provides informational, emotional and physical support to the new family by
-taking care of the infant while the new parent(s) sleep, eat, shower,
-shares knowledge and expertise on safe sleep practices and swaddling,
-offers breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding support
-provides appropriate resources when a problem is out of her scope
-may do light housework or heat up pre-made food for parents
Overall, her main job is to equip and empower new parents during a season that otherwise can be full of many sleepless nights and needless late-night anxiety googles.
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-Because she works with newborns, she won’t work with a family that is sick.
-She isn’t a maid or housekeeper. Even though doulas love to help and serve, her primary focus is to be present for you and your baby.
-She is amazing, but she is human. Therefore, she sleeps when the baby sleeps if she is doing an overnight.
-She doesn’t sleep well in chairs or floors. I mean, would you? If doing an overnight, sleeping on a bed or couch is a must.
-She is a nonmedical professional, so she doesn’t do anything clinical.
-She is well-versed in all sorts of infant feeding support, but may not be a certified lactation consultant. Therefore, if something seems to be more than just a latch issue or feeding schedule issue, then appropriate referrals will be given.
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4 hours during the day
8 hours during the night
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It depends on how far out you live and where the doulas live, but in general, if it is within an hour driving distance, yes. There is, however, a Mileage fee of $20 per visit for clients that live in Kyle, Dripping Springs, Manor, Jonestown, Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Elgin, Bastrop, Lockhart, Spicewood, Bee Cave, Marble Falls, San Marcos and other towns not listed that are 15+ miles from Central Austin. Additional fee may apply for 40+ miles from Central Austin.
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Cancellation by the Client:
-Rescheduling hours before 24 hours in advance…totally fine within reason. Life happens. We get it.
-If the client decides to completely cancel the postpartum doula services within 24 hours of the scheduled start time, a cancellation fee of 50% of the total service cost will be charged.
-For cancellations of all prepaid services made less than 2 weeks in advance, 75% of prepaid funds will be refunded. If made more than 2 weeks in advance, no cancellation fee will be charged, and any prepaid fees will be fully refunded minus the one time sign-up charge.
Cancellation by the Postpartum Doula:-In the rare event that the postpartum doula needs to cancel the services, they will provide as much notice as possible.
- If the postpartum doula cancels the services, any prepaid fees will be fully refunded, and the client will have the option to reschedule with another available doula or seek services elsewhere.
Changes in Service Dates or Hours:-If the client needs to make changes to the agreed-upon service dates or hours, they should notify the postpartum doula as soon as possible.
-The postpartum doula will do their best to accommodate the changes, subject to availability and prior commitments.