Postpartum Doula Support Services
The hours, days and weeks following the birth of your baby is a cherished time filled with love. It can also be an overwhelming period of time overshadowed by exhaustion and overload!
The arrival everyone has been waiting for, the baby, is here!
Very little acknowledgement goes to the fact that another birth has taken place, the Birth of a Mother!
Even with diligent planning and a positive birth experience, a new mother has been through a strenuous, overwhelming & significant life event.
Feelings of shock or confusion concerning your birthing experience or shift in identity, emotional exhaustion, sleep deprivation and physical & structural changes to her body all become very real.
Postpartum mothers don’t need information overload – more experts, books, graphs, handouts & strict, structured routines that talk ‘at her’ and undermine her confidence & intuition.
As your Postpartum Doula, I am committed to easing your transition to motherhood, by listening without judgement, not undermining feelings if/when you need to debrief, chat, cry, show vulnerability or simply be honest about your deeper emotions.
I will encourage, reassure, respect & honour your feelings & postpartum needs and intuitively provide a warm, calm and comforting environment in your home, so that you, as a new Mother, can get on with your role of falling in love with your baby whilst your own needs are being met.
I believe nourishing a New Mother with wholesome food designed for the unique needs of a Postpartum Mother is a very important part in her recovery. I can prepare and cook healthy & specific food.
I can also oversee you feeding, bathing or settling your baby, help you understand your baby’s cycle, body language, cues and various cries.
As a Postpartum Doula, I can facilitate your physical and emotional well-being, as You, the new Mother will be ‘held’ along with your baby. You will feel better equipped to understand this powerful transformation of becoming a mother and feel more confident in your role, knowing that you have the support to work with, not resist, this powerful shift in how you learn, love, grow and live.
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As your Postpartum Doula, I offer professional & qualified massage, belly binding and baby massage guidance.
Along the way questions will arise, based on new experiences, and I will have the ability to direct her focus to the present needs & concerns.
Read more about my postpartum doula services below
“When we came across Keturah’s website, it seemed to really align with what we were looking for, and after our initial meeting, we both felt very comfortable with her. Given that it was our first child, and the fact that both of our families live overseas, we knew we would be needing help with adjusting to Newborn Life and handling the day-to-day challenges. Keturah was a great source of support physically (with massage and nourishing food), emotionally (with regular check-ins), and practically (with hands-on help around the house and a wealth of information).
Both my husband, and I, are so glad that we found Keturah.
Postpartum Care is absolutely essential, and I wish every mother had access to a caring and knowledgeable Doula, such as Keturah.”
Read more about my services below
Baby massage & postnatal health workshops
A little more about Motherhood with Keturah
Meals for mum & family