FAQ

DO YOU PERFORM ANY PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS, ADMINISTER MEDICATIONS, OR PROVIDE MEDICAL SERVICES?

As a doula, I am not authorized to perform any medical services and will not do so.  I am happy to help my clients connect with resources in the community that can provide these services.

WHAT SERVICES DO YOU PERFORM IN A POSTPARTUM VISIT?

I am all about meeting a family where they are in terms of their needs.  I am happy to help with newborn care (both performing it and educating), providing email/text support, giving parents a break to nap/shower, support feeding baby, light housework, meal prep, running errands, emotional support, companionship and listening, helping siblings and pets feel supported, and more.  For a more complete list, see my About page.

ARE THERE ANY POSTPARTUM TASKS YOU DO NOT OFFER?

I do not perform any medical services and I do not babysit.  I am happy to help with care for newborns and siblings but at least one parents must be in the home.

HOW DO YOU BECOME A POSTPARTUM DOULA?

While there are not any requirements to being a postpartum doula, it is possible to be certified as a postpartum doula.  The largest organization in the US offering this certification is DONA which requires participants to read several books, take a breastfeeding class, take a postpartum doula course, create a local resource list, perform services for several families and obtain evaluations from those families, and finally, an essay must be written.  Once all of these items are completed and paperwork submitted, certification can be obtained.

WHAT ARE YOUR COVID PROTOCOLS?

I am fully vaccinated - this includes COVID but also all other regular vaccinations.  That being said, it is a priority for me to keep your family and mine safe and healthy.  I will wear a mask when with any clients but I do not require my clients to wear masks.  In the event of ANY illness in a client's home or in my own, we will make arrangements to postpone any planned visits or perform digital visits as needed until everyone is healthy.

DO YOU OFFER PRENATAL OR BIRTH SERVICES?

Currently I do not offer birth services but prenatal services are an option.  If you find yourself in a situation where bed rest or medical challenges restrict your ability to do tasks like meal prep, light housework, nursery preparation, etc., I am happy to provide support.  Please reach out to me directly for any inquiries.