WELCOME
Thank You for stopping by! If you are searching for a birth or postpartum doula or perhaps just learning what a doula is, please take a minute to browse the site. I am currently available for birth & postpartum care in the San Antonio, south Austin, San Marcos & New Braunfels areas. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. I am always happy to hear from you.
What is a doula? A doula is a non-judgemental woman who provides in home care for mother's and their babies with a quiet presence and gentle wisdom. As a mother of four children ages 20, 18, 16, & 14, I understand the needs, cares and concerns of new mothers. One of my goals as a postpartum doula is to help new families maintain a sense of balance and peace by offering emotional and practical support. Some of the services provided:
- Encouraging & teaching parents how to care for their newborn. Including bathing, nail clipping, calming techniques, encouraging good sleep patterns and helping new parents learn to interpret their babies cues.
- Breastfeeding support and information
- Helping with household tasks including laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping & meal preparation.
- Consulting & making recommendations about what products may be needed that have worked well for other families.
- Accompanying mother and baby on first outings or doctors visits.
- Encouraging new mothers to take care of themselves, to rest and be renewed by taking a much needed nap, a hot shower or providing a favorite meal. Possibly by just being a friend that she can talk to. As a postpartum doula part of my job is to help you gain confidence in yourself as a parent.
I have experience with twins, premature babies, infants with GERD(acid reflux) as well as colicky babies. Research has shown that the incidence of postpartum depression is greatly reduced with the help of a postpartum doula.
Unlike some postpartum doula services, I do not require a contract for a specified number of hours. I am flexible and can offer families a per hour rate of $18. I would also be happy to make arrangements with friends or family that would like to contribute towards your doula care as a gift to the new parents. If you think you might be interested in my services please feel free to contact me. I would be happy to come for an interview free of charge. I am currently available in the San Antonio, South/Central Austin, San Marcos & New Braunfels areas.
References Available
CAROL MARLEY
210 825-4124 cell
Member of CAPPA
Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association
Upcoming Class: We will be hosting a free class at Edens Baby (located in the shops of Artisan's Alley) on Sat., March 21st @ 3:30pm. The topic of the class will be
How to Have the Happiest Mom & Baby on the Block!
I will be teaching the five simple steps to activate your baby's calming reflex. This is a great class for expectant moms as well as moms of newborns. This class is free but space is limited so please register early by calling Becky (Owner Edens Baby)
@ 210 545-4872
