Loli Doula
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About Loli Doula
Bio
The road my husband, Jeff and I traveled to parenthood could make a good riddle. How do we have six children after two pregnancies and a vbac with multiples and the grief of infant loss, while not fitting into the category of a “typical” or “blended” family? Is “typical” still a thing? It’s a long story that I’d love to share with you. But the point is: I GET IT. Families can be very messy and parenting takes so many different forms. Whatever your path has been to this beautiful an
Q&A
Q: What are your certifications and trainings?
A: I am certified through Childbirth International, have my AZ fingerprint clearance card and am infant CPR and first aid certified.
Q: What drew you into working with parents-to-be?
A: "What is a postpartum doula?" That’s what I asked when my friends Joeley—a birth doula, and Hannah—a midwife, said “you should be a postpartum doula!” They saw in me a love of women and a desire to support and care for them. I'm a helper at heart and love to encourage parents in their role. You've got this!
Q: How do you answer the question: "I want your support but my partner feels like they'll be replaced"?
A: I don't replace anyone - I enhance everyone. I want to create space for parents to bond with baby and they can do that while I tame the kitchen, change the sheets, wash the bottles, etc. They can nap while I cuddle/feed/watch baby. How do you "sleep while the baby sleeps?" Hire a postpartum doula! You can do it, I can help.
Q: What's your top piece of advice for an expectant mom?
A: Don't only focus on the birth - plan for the postpartum! I can give you prompts to foster conversations that reveal your exceptions - you have them whether you know it or not. Plan for food, visitors, rest, family expectations....and joy. Knowing what you want and the support you desire is so important!
Postpartum Doula Support
Postpartum Doulas
Description
I provide postpartum doula in-home support. My desire is to quietly and gently come alongside parents as you welcome your newborn into your families. I can provide emotional support to assist with the transitions of the postpartum period and having a new baby. Encouragement, a listening ear and practical help in your home will be offered. Light cooking, newborn care instruction, feeding support, help with laundry are available services.
Pricing Description
Doula For a Day is $35/hour for a four hour minimum. Discounted packages are available ranging from 24 hours over 3 weeks (six 4-hour shifts) for $800 or 36 hours over 3 weeks (nine 4-hour shifts) for $1200. There is a mileage bump per day of $20 if travel over approximately 20 miles is required. All shifts are during the day - primarily during school hours 9am-3pm.
