Providing Doula and Placenta Encapsulation Services for Chicago, Evanston and the Northwest Suburbs
Postpartum Doula Services
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For the weeks following the birth of your child, we offer holistic, family-oriented in home support. During this exciting period of time when parents often feel exhausted, emotionally overwhelmed or in need of guidance, we provide evidence-based information on infant care such as feeding, soothing, babywearing, co-sleeping, sleep training, etc. We help parents make informed decisions in a non-judgemental athmosphere. We take the time with the parents to assess and discuss what is normal and typical behavior in the newborn and the recovering mom.
The following postpartum doula services are included:
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Breastfeeding support
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Household management and organization
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Light cleaning and meal preparation
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Newborn care suppport
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Errands: grocery, pharmacy, etc.
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Sibling and spousal support
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Resources and refferals
Postpartum doula care is available for families in the form of 4, 8 or 12 hour blocks of time. The shift you choose can dependent on your family's individual needs and budget, and might change week to week.