Sally Siena Birthkeeper

Postpartum Doula Packages

I am passionate about the sacredness of the postpartum season. I feel deeply that women deserve to be held in their fragility in this space, as they navigate the newness of themselves and their new babe. I believe in supporting women to do less and be more in this time - be more attentive to themselves so they can continue to tend to the needs of their little one(s). This means practical support in the form of nourishing warming foods, healing rejuvenating massage, breastfeeding and babywearing support, and physical tasks of care and service to ensure mother and baby can enjoy as much time as possible connected and rested.

A POSTPARTUM DOULA HELPS...

• Support women during the motherhood journey; some like to say that doulas’ mother the mother’;
  
• Support new parents to bond with their baby and spend time together;
  
• Emotional support is a given with every visit, holding space for all of the complex feelings that arise in the postpartum period;
• Provide evidence-based information about baby care and breastfeeding, as well as provide an extensive connection to resources, professionals and hotlines;
• Navigating new family dynamics and will use this understanding to support positive communication;
  

OPTION ONE

Deluxe Postpartum Package:

$2,200

6 weeks of ultimate postpartum care

• 1x 1.5hour meeting during the pregnancy period (online or in-person): this will focus on creating trust and learning more about your family and your needs. Ideally this session would include your partner or a support person who may be most present in your postpartum time. We will create a postpartum plan and outline what a safe, loving and enjoyable postpartum experience would be for this family.
  

• 6 postpartum sessions (approximately 3hours in length).
  

• Post-birth nourishing food package: 24-48hrs post birth, includes breastfeeding snacks, soothing digestive support tea, lactation cookies, nourishing broth, one-handed snacks for late night feeding, etc. A bundle like this will be delivered again at the beginning of the second week.
  

• 3 large nourishing family-sized meals cooked with the highest quality organic ingredients, using organic grass-fed meat. Cooked to suit any dietary or taste preferences of the family. Sized to feed a family generously and cater for some leftovers.
  

• 90min rejuvenating massage using high quality essential oils appropriate for the gentle postpartum needs of your healing body.
  

• Herbal bath or sitz bath soak for to use when it suits you, or alternately I can run this bath for you and you and bub can have a bonding herbal bath together. This can be a beautiful opportunity for some lovely photos to be taken as well.
  

• Birth debrief session to bring together threads of wisdom and healing from the birthing experience, this can be done alone or alongside your partner so they can unpack their experience as well.
  

• In-home support: tidying/cleaning/childcare where helpful. From folding laundry, to getting bigger kids fed and into a bath before bed - this support can look like whatever is needed for your family during this transition.
  

• 24/7 Voice-messaging support throughout the first 2 weeks of the postpartum period.
  

• Collection of any groceries that you have ordered on my way to your home for sessions - I can then unpack these for you and help get your kitchen and fridge set up with what you need.
  

OPTIONAL ADD-ON'S:

Up to 3 additional hours can be arranged to be invoiced per week at a discounted rate of $200 per additional session. Subject to availability.

OPTION TWO

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Do you offer overnight support?

Yes absolutely! An overnight package quote can be provided

Can you look after my kids so I can take a nap?

Yes! The sessions are completely flexible and tailored to the needs on the day. The postpartum planning session that we go through prior to your birth helps map out key hopes and expectations to that the sessions feel valuable to you regardless of how they pan out.

Can you provide breastfeeding support?

The support I provide is not medical support, but practical and emotional support. I will absolutely support you in reaching your breastfeeding goals and have a number of wonderful lactation consultants that I can refer you to if needed for further support or guidance.

Can you provide baby-wearing support?

Yes! I have a number of different baby-carriers that I will bring to each session. They can be used to assist me in soothing the baby so Mum can have a rest, or alternately to support Mum or Dad in getting confident with correct baby-wearing  themselves.

What if we have complex dietary needs or allergies in our family?

I personally have a number of food intolerances and have cooked a variety of meals and trusted recipes with every dietary requirement that you can think of. If there are family allergies I will ensure the highest standards to avoid those allergens. We will discuss any family allergens as well as just general food preferences in the post-partum planning meeting prior to the birth.

Do you offer birth support?

I do offer birth support and have a complete package that encompasses the Deluxe Postpartum Package. If you are interested in birth support please reach out and I can send you the information. The Deluxe Postpartum Package is heavily discounted within the Birth Support package.

Do you offer a payment plan?

Yes payment plans are absolutely on offer, just state you'd like to pay via payment plan and we can arrange what that looks like for you and your family.

Can you create a Meal Train for our family?

Absolutely! Creating a meal train is one of the actions we take in the postpartum planning session. I can then ascertain how you'd like this distributed and any preferences you have.

NEXT STEPS - BOOKING

You are welcome to book a complimentary 30minute discovery call (via Zoom) to discuss the packages and which one may suit you best.

Otherwise you can book the package of your preference by emailing me at sally.siena.birthkeeper@gmail.com and I will confirm your booking and send you an invoice