When to hire your Birth + Postpartum doula
Deciding when to hire a birth and postpartum doula is an important step in preparing for a positive birth and postpartum experience. While there’s no "right" time, most parents find it helpful to hire their doula early in the pregnancy—typically around the second trimester.
Why Hire Early?
Hiring a doula by the second trimester allows you ample time to establish a relationship with them. Your doula will help guide you through your prenatal journey, offering emotional, physical, and informational support. Whether it's preparing for childbirth, discussing birth preferences, or addressing any concerns you may have, having a doula by your side early on gives you peace of mind as you approach your due date.
Postpartum Doula:
For postpartum support, some parents choose to book their doula during pregnancy to ensure they're available when the baby arrives. Postpartum doulas provide vital help with newborn care, feeding, and parental recovery, which can make the transition into parenthood smoother. By hiring your postpartum doula in advance, you guarantee support in those early weeks when you need it most.
The Ideal Time:
Ideally, aim to hire your birth doula between 12-20 weeks of pregnancy. If you're looking for postpartum support, booking during pregnancy is wise to avoid any scheduling conflicts after birth.
Hiring early ensures you can establish trust and feel fully supported throughout your journey!
Working with me:
When you hire me as your birth doula, I include three personalized prenatal sessions to help establish trust and create a strong connection. These sessions give us ample time to get to know each other, allowing me to understand your preferences and concerns. We’ll cover everything from childbirth education to birth planning, and you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions. My goal is to ensure you feel fully supported and informed throughout your pregnancy, so when the big day comes, we’re both ready to navigate your birth experience together with confidence and peace of mind.
When you hire me as your postpartum doula, we start with a prenatal session dedicated to preparing for life after baby. During this session, we’ll create a personalized postpartum plan, discuss major topics like newborn care, feeding, and recovery, and go over how to prepare your home for this new chapter. This preparation ensures that you feel supported and confident as you transition into parenthood, knowing that I’ll be there to guide you through those critical early weeks.
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