It’s not unusual to plan extensively for your pregnancy and birth and then arrive home with your precious bundle and realise you’ve got no idea what to do next!  Many women feel completely overwhelmed by the demands of a new baby (I know I did!), especially while they are trying to recover physically and mentally from birthing that baby. 

On top of that there’s often pressure to ‘get back to normal’ as soon as possible.  At the very least there’s a home to keep organised, piles of laundry to wade through and dinner to get on the table.  The reality for many women is that the first few weeks are exhausting and challenging. 

Traditionally women had help in their postpartum, fourth trimester period. Family, friends and neighbors would all help run the house, provide nourishing food and keep an eye on older siblings to give the new mum time and space to heal from the birth and nurture their new baby. Everyone needs this help but sadly, in today’s society many new parents live far from their wider family and don’t always know neighbors or have friends close by.

 My role as your doula is to provide this support for you in the first weeks and months with your baby.  To gently help you find time and a calm space to rest, start recovering from the birth and get to know your new baby.  I can help with baby care skills or light housework, prepare nourishing meals and help entertain older children.  I can just hold your baby while you sleep, shower or have a bit of time to yourself!  I am a good listener so you can tell me anything and everything and I come prepared with lots of information about sources of help, classes and activities for you and your baby if you want or need them.