Postpartum Doula Services
in-home mother-centred care
““On Mondays we hang out with our doula Jenny. We look forward to it all week. Today’s treats included a foot bath and moxibustion to bring circulation back to the womb, cacao and yoga, wrapping and closing the bones. Jenny also brings me supportive herbal teas, a meal and sweet treats all to support my recovery and feeding Betsy. It is SO hard in our culture to allow someone to come and do things for you while you rest and it’s taken me weeks to get used to but it’s so worth it and I believe has helped massively with my emotional well-being in this phase. We love you Jenny 💗
If you’re expecting a baby soon or wondering what to gift a friend that is gift them Jenny””
Postpartum doula nurture sessions
As a postpartum doula I work with women to provide mother-centred care in the days/weeks/months (even years) following on from birth.
This can be a one off session, daily visits, weekly visits, or even monthly visits. You can choose from the various packages below, or get in touch for more tailored options.
Postpartum care is often something that families do not prepare for, however this can be the foundation to THRIVING family life, and a deep bond between mother and baby. It can also be the foundation to a woman’s health in the decades following on from birth. We can view it as an opportunity to really replenish the nutrient stores that we lose from giving birth, tending to our pelvic, hormonal and mental health, meaning a more easeful transition into our menopausal years.
A Postpartum Doula tends to the health and wellbeing of the mother. Saying that, the mother and baby are considered a unit in the months following on from birth, and so tending to the mother directly has an impact on the health and wellbeing of baby. This is referred to as the mother-baby dyad.
In-home postpartum care can include:
nutritious food bundles to support postpartum health and replenishment, made with organic ingredients (2 days worth of food for mum included in each session)
herbal blends used for teas, steams and bathing
postpartum herbal support - advice on how herbs can support you during your postpartum recovery
“closing of the bones” using a rebozo
birth storytelling - allowing you to feel witnessed in your experience of birth, and all of the emotions surrounding the event
gentle oil massage
belly binding
belly massage
foot baths and foot massage
cacao - we work with this both as nutritional support, and when holding ceremony
castor-oil heat pads (alleviating pain/discomfort following on from birth)
wound care and scar tissue remediation
light housework - laundry, dishes, tidying
sibling care/pet care
guidance on vaginal steaming (I bring a purpose built chair)
moxibustion (a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice of burning Moxa, or Chinese Mugwort, in a purpose build moxa box, promoting increased warmth, circulation and qi to the womb area)
baby wearing support
postpartum yoga (usually after 6 weeks)
yoga nidra (suitable for any time after giving birth)
Would you like to work with me as a postpartum doula or gift someone doula sessions?
Prices for in -home nurture sessions are £300 for a one off 3 hour session, with packages for more sessions available (see prices below). These can include anything from the list above, and always with two days worth of home made, delicious organic food. I can make the most impact with multiple sessions, however it is also possible to hire me for a one off session. I provide in-home care, so there is a maximum of 30 minutes driving time from EH49 included in my prices. Additional expenses to cover time and fuel will be added on top of this depending on where you live, including parking charges. If there is something you think I can help with but it is not reflected in the menu below, please get in touch. I have created different packages below, but can do more long term care if required and if your budget allows for it.
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A one-off, 3 hour session of mother centred in-home care. We have a call before our session to see how I can best support you during our time together, choosing services from the above list. You will be provided with a nutritious, freshly prepared food bundle using organic ingredients, including snacks and herbal tea blends.
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3 x 3 hour in-home nurture sessions to be used over a period of time that suits us both. All sessions include freshly prepared food bundles using organic produce, herbal tea blends, and all services listed above. I bring everything with me to your home, and I am there to serve the motherbaby unit.
A 2 month payment plan is available
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6 x 3 hour in-home nurture sessions to be used over a period of time that suits mum and baby. All sessions include freshly prepared food bundles using organic produce, herbal tea blends, and all services listed above.
This 6 session bundle is my signature offering, and I believe this is how we can really make a difference to the health and wellbeing of mothers. We have an opportunity to increase our vitality as women during the postpartum time - with the right nutrition, body work, rest, herbal support and emotional and practical support. We do not need to merely survive, we can allow ourselves to really thrive. During these 6 sessions, I offer all of the services listed above, in the comfort of your own home. I bring everything with me, and I am there to serve the motherbaby unit.
3 month payment plan available
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This is a beautiful gift to give a new mother. I hold a 2 and a half hour ceremony, either just the two of us or with her partner and or close friend/s. We come together to honour, bless and witness the mother in her new role. We allow space to hear her birth story, drink cacao, say a prayer for the motherbaby unit, eat nourishing snacks, and finish with closing the bones.
“Closing of the bones” was taught to me by my teacher Rachel, who learned it from traditional Mexican midwives. It is a practice that is deeply rooted in rites of passage, honouring the transition from one chapter to the next. In the sense of midwifery, it is the woman’s path of ushering in new life., and a beautiful way to bare witness to the transition of the mother in her new role. On a physical level, it is very comforting and grounding, and the cloth (rebozo) is used to tightly bind the body from head to toe. Energetically, we set the intention of bringing the mother’s energy back to her, to gather her up and bring her back to her centre.
Baby is welcome to be with us if childcare is unavailable. The cost is £160 if at my home in Linlithgow, additional costs will be added if travelling to you, and for additional people at the ceremony.
