How we help

What is a postpartum doula?

Postpartum doulas are concerned with the welfare of the whole family. We are there to help share knowledge of infant-care. We care for new parents and siblings, create a safe space for families to bond, help with healing and provide evidence-based information regarding infant care.

Learn how doulas are helping familes

What services does WestLA doula offer?

DAYTIME POSTPARUM SUPPORT

lactation support,

family meal and snack prep

mental-heath check-ins

light housekeeping duties

infant laundry

referrals for services, including bodywork, lactation specialists, and practitioners.

New Parent education including: pumping, bottle-feeding, calming your infant, babywearing, cloth diapering, infant massage and best sleep-practices.

How does it work?

Postpartum doulas usually start work the first week of baby's arrival and continue for up to a month or more. Each week will look a little bit different. An average parent will ask for 4-6 hours a day for several days a week. Our goal is reduce our work hours and leave each family ready for early parenthood.

Some parents may prefer just a few visits or a simple consultation.

Please note that West LA Doulas do not offer overnight support.

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