Postpartum support

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What Is a Postpartum Doula?

A postpartum doula is a professional with credible experience and training in the first year after childbirth.

Bringing home a new baby is an unpredictable and overwhelming experience. We are prepared to support you through physical and emotional recovery after birth, the challenges of caring for a newborn and the many adjustments during this time of life.

Studies have shown that postpartum doula care can help in the following ways:

Reduced postpartum mood and anxiety disorders
Improved breastfeeding success

Our clients have also reported:

Increased confidence in caring for their baby
Improved bonding with baby
A more peaceful transition into parenting
Decreased stress
Increase in overall satisfaction of the postpartum experience

We understand that choosing a doula is a very personal decision. We are happy to offer you a free, in person, consultation so you can decide if Great Lakes Doulas is the right fit for you.

Postpartum Packages

Every postpartum package includes:

one prenatal visit
unlimited phone, text, and e-mail support
guidance, physical, emotional, and practical support during the home visits including breastfeeding, self care, and sleep support

The hours you need are up to you!

Recommended hours:

3- just a quick visit to check in
15- about 3 visits
30- about 6 visits
45- about 9 visits

Scheduling and length of visit are always a conversation between family and doula.

Cost begins at $110 and rises by $30-35/hour.

“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”

Postpartum Navigation

What Is a Postpartum Doula?

We understand that choosing a doula is a very personal decision. We are happy to offer you a free, in person, consultation so you can decide if Great Lakes Doulas is the right fit for you.

Postpartum Packages