POSTNATAL DOULA PACKAGES
Many Women Don't Know How to Ask For the Help They Need...
Especially the Weeks After Birth, When Everything is New, Raw, and Tender.
PLAN & PREPARE
Right now, you’re pregnant. Soon, you’ll be feeding, healing, tired, aching—and just wanting to take a freaking shower.
And no-one warns you about the next part.
As you sit, your stitches ache, your body burns and you smile and wince every time that little mouth latches onto your nipple with a determination to suck you into the fourth trimester.
That pregnancy glow has melted into midnight sweats and the exhaustion has taken you into a deeper, darker part of your psyche than you ever knew existed.
Why are you angry? Why are you weeping? Didn’t you dream of this?
But you've got your Postnatal Doula at your side; like the Aunty you can exhale with as I walk through the door, ready to take over and ready to listen. I’ve got you.
The birth isn’t quite over, and you don’t need to go through this stage alone.
No-One Warned You That This Evolution Would Be Quite as Gory.
As you sit awake in the wee hours of the morning you can feel a new part of yourself birthing through: Mother.
In those early moments you’re filled with a grief of letting go who you were before and it’s bittersweet because you’re simultaneously falling in love with this little baby in a way you had no idea you could love. Your heart literally expands and you feel those growing pains turning you inside out with every after-contraction.
Your body feels hollow, the baby, placenta, the blood, the fluid, the sweat, the tears, the milk - you had no idea the shedding would be this much.
Your mind alters permanently, the biochemistry of your brain now holds your baby in the forefront of your existence - this is a literal and physical transformation as you arrive now, Mama.
But I am here for you, with you.
You didn’t know how it would be, but something guided you towards me and you’re so grateful to yourself that you followed that nudge.
CLIENT LOVE:
"Postpartum doula client here. We were all so well held and supported by Talitha. Nothing phases her and the mix of bodywork treatments, food, herbal medicines and wonderful handmade oils and balms was lush! Best postpartum experience yet 💓"
-Daisy
WHAT CAN BE INCLUDED IN YOUR BESPOKE PACKAGES:
THE EXPERIENCE
From Domestic Duties. Toddler Care, and Hands-On Therapies, You Will Feel Supported Physically and Mentally
Let me help you pick up the mess, clean sticky hands and keep the kettle boiled. I create the space for you to recover on every level - physically, emotionally, hormonally and spiritually.
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Unlike most postnatal doulas, I have 10 years of working experience as a Nanny, meaning that I know just what do amongst the toddler and even adult meltdowns that often arrive in the delicate fresh moments of new family life. A new human has entered into your space, it helps to have a grounded Aunty step into the home whilst you integrate that.
I bring a strong educational voice into your home that will constantly advocate for your spaciousness and recovery whilst teaching you how to continue that work long after I leave.
Your body is going through an intense healing process– aches and pains are a part of this, so bringing in my toolkit of techniques such as Abdominal Therapy, gentle Aromatherapy, and Reflexology to support your recovery and integration from the comfort of your own bed.
My role is to show up as the family member you've always dreamt of, with a bowl full of soup, a basket full of herbs and the capacity to hold the fort so that you can also have time for your own process.​
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I care that the support you receive during your postnatal experience continues as a thread in your life as a Mother, so will happily share my contacts, insights and practices with you so that you can emerge into Motherhood with a continued sense of empowerment and balance. ​​
CLIENT LOVE:
"Talitha was an absolute godsend for us."
"She assisted us as a postpartum doula for two months after our son was discharged from hospital and we found her help invaluable. She made fantastic meals for us, helped with breastfeeding, introduced us to reflexology, was wonderful with our son, and generally a delight to have around.
I'd highly recommend her if you're looking for a postpartum doula - her holistic approach was exactly what I needed after a medicalised birth and prolonged hospital stay for our son."
-Sarah
PACKAGE OPTIONS:
FIFE - EDINBURGH - PERTH
(Travel included within a 30 mile radius from Bo'Ness, 45p per mile for return trip after that)
Days available T / W / TH /F
ADDITIONAL
SUPPORT:
ADD-ON SESSIONS (To An Existing Package)
After the contract has ended, if you need additional support, I can come in as needed for a discounted rate.
PRENATAL MASSAGES (Add-on to Existing Package)
In-home bodywork preparing your body for birth. £240 for two 2 hour sessions.
