postpartum support by seaside doula
““Being a mother (parent) is learning about strengths you didn’t know you had… and dealing with fears you didn’t know existed.” ”
The presence of a postpartum doula will allow you and your family to transition confidently into an abundant new life; yours and your newborn’s!
Let’s be honest, parenthood isn’t always smooth sailing. Those first days and weeks with a newborn can be extremely rewarding, yet incredibly challenging. As waves of various postpartum emotions crash over your shore, our exceptional postpartum services will support you (and your partner) as you navigate the unpredictable seas of early parenting.
Seaside Doulas, your compass for navigating the parenting voyage.
COMFORT
The postpartum period can be such a blissful experience as you celebrate and adjust to the expansion of your family. However, this transformative experience is not to be underestimated. It requires a unique adjustment for each individual member of your household. With change, often comes discomfort. As your baby adjusts to life outside of the womb, and you recover from childbirth, the physical, mental and emotional demands of the transition can feel debilitating. Our team of Certified Postpartum & Infant Care Doulas are at-the-ready to bring you the stress relieving, comforting care you seek during this transitional time.
NOURISHMENT
We help with both yours and your baby’s. Your nourishment plays a tremendous role in your recovery from birth. Your doula can plan meals and prepare them for you to assist in your physical recovery, and well-being. The infant feeding journey is a natural bonding stage for parents and their newborns. Whether breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or a combination of both, the infant feeding journey can come with its own set of challenges. Imagine being provided with intellectual nourishment while you nourish your baby! The educational tools and resources that come with your postpartum doula set you up for absolute success.
RENEWAL
Recovery from giving birth, both vaginally and surgically, is an exhausting process. Add a demanding newborn to the mix, and it may even seem impossible. But with a little bit of guidance, and a whole lot of compassion, Seaside Doulas makes the journey to your renewal a gratifying, self-actualizing, life changing experience. Indulge in our support and move forward with an inspired heart, and an eagerness for what the future has to offer. This is your story; the one you will look back on every year as you celebrate the birth of your child. You will recall the details as if they were days away rather than years. Let’s make you some amazing memories!
-What you can expect when you add Seaside Doulas to your post birth experience:
Exceptional communication regarding your care and your needs
Clear and concise information regarding scheduling our visits
An impeccable standard of discretion
-Our postpartum and newborn doula care includes:
The ability to recognize and compassionately understand the signs and symptoms of Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders
The ability to introduce various parenting philosophies and methods
The ability to hold space for the emotions and changes that accompany this life cycle
Informative and encouraging support through infant feeding
An extra pair of hands so that you can focus on rest and renewal as you recover from childbirth
A thorough understanding of one’s physical recovery from childbirth
Light household support
Meal preparation
And more!
“This is a once in a lifetime journey, you don’t have to weather it alone.”
-Seaside Doulas Owner/Founder, Courtney Gomez
Seaside Doulas is available for daytime shifts, overnight shifts, and short term live-in voyages. Contact us today to learn more about how our doulas can enhance your postpartum and newborn care packages.
““Courtney was so knowledgeable and helpful to me after having my second baby. She helped me with breastfeeding advice, baby-wearing and its benefits, and so much more. I trust her to give me the best and most current advice!”
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