"My journey as a Postpartum Doula evolved after spending many years traveling abroad to foreign countries and immersing myself in their cultures.  I fell in love with the way a New Mother was celebrated and nurtured after a child was born.  It was then when I started researching and studying these cultures.  Over time I thought, how could I help nurture and support Newborn Mothers here in our Western culture."

 

As your postpartum doula, Mel can provide: 

• Traditional, nourishing postpartum meal preparation.

• Breastfeeding support.

• Help understanding baby cues.

• Light housekeeping duties.

• Running errands.

• Resources and referrals within the community.

• Non-judgmental family support. 

• Screening postpartum mood disorders.

• Care for baby when parents need time out, shower, nap, spend time with an older child(ren).

• Processing the birth experience. 

• Caring for Mumma as she recovers.

• Herbal Tinctures and Teas. 

• Meditation & Infant Massage.

• Organise bath sitz for healing.

• Postpartum Massage.

• Yoni Steaming for repair.

 

Postpartum doulas help you as new parents (and your new baby!) adjust and grow in this new phase of becoming a family. Mel can provide you insight and emotional support in the postpartum period and offer another set of hands to help adjust to a demanding new schedule.

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In the past, a community would come together to support new mothers. Now we live away from our villages (families) and culturally don’t have much understanding of women’s needs after childbirth. Sadly, many new mothers feel isolated, overwhelmed, and exhausted.

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Postpartum doulas are non-medical professionals designed to fill this gap with emotional and physical support during the life-changing transition to motherhood. Postpartum doulas help women step into their roles as mothers with confidence and satisfaction.

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The benefits of investing in a postpartum doula include:

• Lower rates of postnatal depression.

• A more relaxed transition to motherhood.  

• Increased confidence in their ability as a new mother.

• Greater satisfaction with their new parent journey

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* All clients must purchase a minimum package to start or hold availability for Mel as your doula. ​

Postpartum Packages are available from 1 week to 6-week postpartum care packages each designed to cater to the family's individual needs. 

Please contact Mel for further information so she can tailor the best packages for you and your family's needs.                

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