Postpartum
doula services
Note: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my postpartum doula practice was put on hold in 2020. This information remains because I believe it is important to educate the public on the availability of postpartum doulas and what they are and do. Please feel free to contact me for more information, virtual support services, or other referrals.
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What are you needing most during this transitional time?
A postpartum doula provides comprehensive and customized services to meet the needs of parents, infants, and families during the transitional time after birth, fostering or adoption of an infant. My focus as a postpartum doula is to help people be the kind of parents they want to be by providing support, encouragement, assessment, nurturing, education, and referrals, particularly during the “fourth trimester” (birth to three months). I believe that advocating for maternal, family, and child welfare in our society benefits everyone, and that it takes a community to raise a child.
Services include: non-judgmental listening and emotional support; perinatal mood and anxiety disorder assessment; education and support for lactation, breastfeeding, and newborn development and care; connecting families to community supports; resources and referrals as needed; help with infant care to facilitate rest and renewal for new parents; meal preparation for the family; organization of household and baby supplies for efficiency; light household tasks such as tidying, dishes, and baby laundry; and providing support to older children as needed.
**Virtual support sessions are available via Zoom online meeting, telephone/email, or a combination of whatever works for you. Virtual support is $40/hour, with a 4-hour minimum. Typical sessions are 1-1.5 hours at a time, but may vary based on your needs and preferences. Virtual packages cover topics such as emotional and mental health support, postpartum and logistical planning, lactation, feeding, and sleep assessments, educational materials, and referrals to other resources.**
Contact me for sliding scale availability and other options. If I am not the right doula for you for any reason, I can help you find the perfect match. I believe everyone deserves high quality postpartum care, and will be happy to provide appropriate referrals.
Based in Kirkland; serving the greater Seattle area.
**Virtual support can be utilized by clients in any location!**
Check out DoulaMatch for more information or to find a doula in your area. For a free telephone or in-person consultation, questions about specific availability, or to schedule services, please email alexiacameron.doula@gmail.com or call/text me at 206-841-2858. You may also fill out an initial intake form online by clicking here.
Postpartum doula services also make a great gift! Contact me for gift certificates or new parent packages.
Doulas are for everybody.
I have been certified with NAPS and considering certification with DONA. I have a BA in psychology, and over eight years of experience as a nanny for infants and children. LGBTQ+. Click here for more about my journey to becoming a postpartum doula.
For more information on what a postpartum doula is and does, check out these links:
napsdoulas.com/what-is-a-doula | dona.org/what-is-a-doula
DONA - Postpartum Doula Code of Ethics & Standards of Practice
Support during transitional times
“I was fortunate to have Alexia's support in the weeks following the birth of my son. I found her energy to be very calm and comforting in the blur that came postpartum. She is a great communicator and listener, an excellent cook and a baby whisperer. ... I am so grateful that I was able to connect with Alexia and have her be a part of my postpartum story. I cannot recommend her highly enough!”
—Amber, Postpartum Client
What does a postpartum doula do?
Emotional support and encouragement for parents
Education, Assessment & Referrals for infant sleep, feeding, babywearing, and more
Lactation support
Infant care (from the day of birth through 3 months — and beyond, if needed) — allowing parents take a nap, shower, or other self-care tasks
Perinatal mood & anxiety disorder (PMAD) screenings
Parent-child bonding and infant development
Support for physical recovery
Household assistance & organization
Meal preparation
Older sibling care
Connection to community supports
Overnight care (so you can get some sleep!)
Relax More - You Are Enough (A Mantra for New Parents), mixed media on wood panel, 2019
My doula practice specializes in:
Emotional processing / mood & anxiety disorders
Relationships & healthy communication
Personalized area resources and direct referrals based on your immediate needs
Ideas on how to connect to the wider parenting community
Email, phone & text support whenever you have questions or just need a word of encouragement
Supporting LGBTQ+ and non-traditional families, diverse cultures, traditions, and religious/spiritual practices