Postpartum Doula Sydney
Reassurance & care for new mums.
Part of your fourth trimester plan
You've just done what you thought was the hardest part—and then postpartum hits and you realise it's a whole new game. Why didn’t anybody mention it’s just as important as pregnancy and birth?!
As you adjust to motherhood the first, or fourth time around, I support you to heal, recover, and feel like you aren’t alone during your sleep-deprived, nappy-changing haze.
Postpartum Doula Sydney - In-home visits
Our postnatal visits are tailored to your wants and needs. Perhaps it’s a birth debrief to make sense of the wild ride you’ve just been through. I can help with common feeding or settling issues and reassure you that no, you aren’t going mad. It just feels that way. I might be on baby-duty, so you can have a shower and feel human again, or rub your shoulders while you feed. Whatever it looks like, by the end, I want you to feel seen, heard, and rested, so you can go through your day or week feeling like someone’s got your back.
There for you
Postpartum doula support is often most valuable a few weeks after your baby's arrival. When your partner returns to work, and the visitors stop coming, it can feel like you’re the only one left at the party. Having a trusted person who is focused on making you feel supported, comfortable, and secure in your own abilities can make all the difference to your recovery and transition into motherhood.
Benefits of postpartum doula support.
Whether you have a lot of family help or are on your own, practical, emotional, and informational support from a postpartum doula is always beneficial.
Helps you rest and recover from your labour and birth.
Holds space for you to fall in love with your baby
Reduces feeling of overwhelm and isolation
Reduces the likelihood of developing postpartum depression and anxiety*
Improves breastfeeding success*
Increases your confidence as a mother.
* (Gruber, K. J., Cupito, S. H., & Dobson, C. F. (2013). Impact of doulas on healthy birth outcomes. The Journal of Perinatal Education, 22(1), 49-58.)
(Kozhimannil, K. B., Attanasio, L. B., Hardeman, R. R., & O'Brien, M. (2013). Doula care supports near-universal breastfeeding initiation among diverse, low-income women. Journal of Midwifery & Women's Health, 58(4), 378-382.)
Postpartum doula package.
In-home visits last between 2.5 and 4 hours.
Complimentary postnatal pack of things that will assist your recovery
Birth debrief
Feeding and settling support
Learning baby's cues
Light housework
Meal prep and cooking
Caring for baby while you rest or go out
Resources and referrals support
Nourishing postpartum snack.
8 hours $680+gst
16 hours $1300+gst - saving of $60
32 hours $2500+gst - saving of $220
Interested in my postpartum doula package? Reach out by clicking the button below and let’s chat about how I can support you.
About Kelly Allen North Shore Doula
Hey, I’m so glad you’re here. I service women and birthing people in the North Shore of Sydney, helping you enter and emerge from birth and the fourth trimester feeling physically and emotionally well.
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Areas I service.
I mainly work with women and birthing people in the Upper North Shore of Sydney, including the following suburbs:
Asquith NSW 2077, Beecroft NSW 2119, Berowra NSW 2081, Cherrybrook NSW 2126, Cheltenham NSW 2119, Castle Hill NSW 2154, Dural NSW 2158, Epping NSW 2121, Hornsby NSW 2077, Hornsby Heights NSW 2077, Normanhurst NSW 2076, North Shore, NSW, Pennant Hills NSW 2120, South Turamurra NSW 2074, Thornleigh NSW 2120, Turramurra NSW 2074, Waitara NSW 2077, Wahroonga NSW 2076, Westleigh NSW 2120, West Pymble NSW 2073.
Don’t see your suburb listed? Get in touch with me anyway, as I can make exceptions depending on your location and needs.