How wonderful that you will have support once baby arrives! A lot of people who have support like this appreciate that a postpartum doula is non-judgmental, evidence-based, and has up-to-date information and resources readily available. For some, having continuity of care is important so that when their initial help leaves or goes back to work, a postpartum doula can step right in. Keep in mind too that doulas do not take the place of the partner but help the partner to shine! As well, if you continue to have help with practical tasks around your home (laundry, meals, dishes, etc.), meeting virtually may be helpful to ensure that you still receive emotional and informational support.

If you’ve been down this road before, you may remember how exhausting it can be looking after a baby and trying to recover yourself. Having an active older child(ren) takes it to the next level! A doula can look after baby while you spend precious one-on-one time with your other child(ren). Alternately, you can spend time with baby while your other child(ren) is entertained by me. Win-win!

You may have heard the analogy that birth is like a wedding (one big day) but postpartum is like marriage (the rest of your life). While it is certainly important to plan for birth and have support on the big day, a lot of people don’t realize how important a postpartum plan can be. Extending beyond a birth plan, this document serves as a guide to prepare you for baby’s arrival and beyond.

Virtual support allows you to have more opportunities for check-ins at different hours of the day and to ask questions. I can still provide most of the same services that I do in-person but the emphasis will be on emotional and informational support. Virtual support can also be helpful if you have a million questions before baby arrives! This type of support works especially well for clients who live outside of Winnipeg or Headingley, Manitoba.

If I am supporting a family in-person, I tend to work primarily during the daytime with a typical shift being 3-4 hours. As needed, I can offer limited evening and/or weekend support. If I am providing virtual support, I tend to offer times that extend for a longer portion of the day and evening with a virtual session being 30-60 minutes in length. With some families, I have been their first visitor when they return home from the hospital. With others, I have started in-home support up to a few weeks after they have arrived home because they have had other supports in place.

The earlier the better! Booking early gives us a chance to really get to know each other better before baby arrives. I do bi-weekly check-ins before the birth so there are lots of opportunities for connection and to ask questions. 

Definitely not. Sometimes our situation changes and we may end up with less support than expected or we may find it more challenging than expected after baby arrives. If I have availability in my schedule, I’d be happy to help you out.

If none of our most popular packages seem like a good fit, I’d be happy to customize a package for you based on the unique needs of your family.