Postpartum Support
Brewster Doula's postpartum care package includes:
Light housekeeping (dishes, sweeping/vacuuming)
Laundry
Meal preparation (same day and "freezer stocking")
Sibling support
Pet care (walking, feeding, litter)
Teaching newborn care (diapering, feeding, bathing, etc,.)
Errands
Community referrals as needed or desired
FEE: $40 per hour
$20/day travel charge for distances 60+ miles from my home; will
consider distances of this magnitude on a case-by-case basis
**At this time, I do not provide overnight care, but can refer to others who do.
BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT
Brewster Doula's breastfeeding support includes:
Pre-natal counseling for those considering breastfeeding their newborns
Assessment of the latching and feeding process
Suggesting basic corrective measures
Provision of evidence-based information on milk production and feeding patterns
Implementation of recommendations prescribed by IBCLCs
Referrals to IBCLCs and medical professionals as needed
FEE: $85 for a one hour session
Childbirth Education
· Based on Lamaze International’s “6 Healthy Birth Practices”
· Covers pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and early parenting
· Evidence based discussions and activities to support informed decision-making and self-advocacy
· Private or small group (maximum 4-5 pregnant women, with or without partners)
· Discounted fee for a participant who can host a small group class in their home
FEE: $375
Service Areas
Postpartum Services, Breastfeeding Support, and Childbirth Education
- Lower Hudson Valley including Putnam, Westchester, Dutchess, and Rockland counties
- Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut