New mothers normally benefit from having an experienced pair of hands around during the first 8 weeks at home with the baby. I can be contacted before or after the birth about post natal doula work but please be aware that a Post Natal Doula schedual can fill up months in advance.

I am usually available after 10am (depending on your location) and over most of the weekend. although I can be flexable if you need other times. Sessions are usually 4 or more hours long. If you live in Stevenage sessions can shortened to 3 hours if prefered. Overnights or Evenings can be arranged but require notice. I am also available on the phone if you need some support.

Postnatal contracts are a minimum of 4 hours long. They can be as many hours as you need and usually last until your baby is 8 weeks  old - sometimes this is extended if you or your baby had complications and need a bit more support.  The contract can start from when you come home from hospital, the day after birth (e.g. home birth) or when your partner returns to work.  

Usually Post Natal Doulas are there for longer during the first few weeks after the birth and gradually reduce their time over the weeks.

I can offer the following services:
Occupying siblings whilst mother and baby have bonding time

Helping feeding, whether breast feeding or bottle feeding

Light Housework - Dusting, Hoovering, Washing-up, Laundry

Having "Me time" Take the opportunity to have a relaxing bath, hair wash etc while I keep an eye on the baby.

Care for your newborn while you rest, recuperate or maintain the bond you have with older children

Help with siblings homework

Food shopping - This is at your expense and any monies will have to be paid for up front.

Cooking - Please see separate page

Give practical advice on caring for your newborn

Companionship, someone to chat to and share thoughts/ideas.

Support for medical appointments - If either you or your baby have any medical appointments to attend in the first few weeks, you may feel that it would be helpful to have someone come with you. Having someone who knows you and your baby with you can help you to relax and take more of the information given by medical staff in. Also it gives you the opportunity to discuss what happened with someone who was there. I could also make notes during the consultation if you wish.

This list is not final and I am happy to discuss your requirements.

Basically, I am there to enable you and your family to enjoy your new arrival, and to help and encourage you to be more confident in doing things yourself. To become the mother you know you can be. 

Please note, I do not:

Do ironing - But I know a lady (CRB checked too) who is an Ironing wizard and I will happily pass her details on to you.

Clean baths or toilets
 
As a school governor I also have a full (enhanced) CRB check. I also do not smoke

A post natal doula is not a cleaner or a babysitter.

Contact me on 0777 975 8181 for more detail or to discuss further. Or e-mail me sue@maternaltouch.org.uk