How can I support you?
If you’re currently expecting a baby you might feel like you are teetering on the edge of the biggest portal of your life, about to unravel into a new identity and finally meet your baby.
Even if this isn’t your first birth, your world will still be transformed anew, with the process of growing, birthing and caring for a baby inviting you into complete surrender and trust in the physiological, spiritual and emotional process about to unfold.
Your birth plan might be written, but what about your postpartum plan?
Before your baby arrives I will support you to identify your unique needs and create a postpartum plan to help keep those first few weeks as free from stress and overwhelm as possible.
Once your baby is here, I’ll be there to support you in your home in whatever capacity is needed, giving you more space to focus on healing, resting and bonding with your baby.
Whether you need help:
stocking up your fridge and freezer with nourishing meals and snacks to optimise your energy and healing post-birth
growing your community and gaining the confidence to understand your needs and ask for help from those around you
navigating the dynamic relationship changes that bringing a second / third / fourth baby entails
building your confidence in getting to know your baby, mastering breastfeeding, baby wearing or reading your baby’s cues
or simply are just hoping for an extra pair of hands to help around the house
My support is guided by my five principles of postpartum care:
Rest
Nourishment
Retreat
Warmth
Companionship
What might a typical visit look like?
A visit will always begin with a check in. This is a chance for me to understand how things have been since my last visit, how sleep has been, how feeding is going, what challenges have arisen and what you might need from me during the session.
You’ll then be served a nourishing meal and herbal infusion and I’ll get to work supporting you in any way that’s needed, whether folding laundry and light housework, wearing baby so that you can rest or shower or preparing you a vaginal / pelvic steam or sitz bath.
Depending on which food package is chosen, I may then leave a delicious lunch and additional meals and snacks for the coming days.
I can also point you towards any other resources and services that might be needed such as bodywork, pelvic floor physiotherapy, counselling, birth debriefing and lactation support.
“We are so grateful for your support, holding us so gently through the first week as a family of four. Bringing so much light and ease into our home, filling our tummies with warmth and nourishment”
Where do we begin?
We start with a free 30 minute phone consultation to discuss what you’re looking for, how I might support you and see if we think we’re a good fit.
We’ll then have one prenatal session lasting two hours where we’ll discuss needs/expectations and create your postpartum plan.
Your support will then be completely tailored to your needs and you’ll choose a package to suit your budget.
If you’re looking to be nourished with additional meals and snacks, you can add on food bundles for an extra cost. Visit the nourishment page to find out more.
Below are some example offerings:
First week
Two hours prenatal planning session
Two in-home visits (three hours each) in your first week postpartum
One meal per visit (two portions per meal) - four portions total
One snack per visit - two snacks total
£228
First two weeks
Two hours prenatal planning session
Two in-home visits (three hours each) for the first two weeks postpartum
One meal per visit (two portions per meal) - eight portions total
One snacks per visit - four snacks total
£416
First four weeks
Two hours prenatal planning sessions
Two in-home visits (three hours each) every week for the first four weeks postpartum
One meal per visit (two portions per meal) - sixteen portions total
One snack per visit - eight snacks total
£792
First six weeks
Two hours prenatal planning session
One in-home visit (three hours) every week for the first six weeks postpartum
One meal per visit (two portions per meal) - twelve portions total
One snack per visit - six snacks total
£604
How does it work?
Each visit is a minimum of three hours between the hours of 10am - 3pm.
My working days are
Monday / Thursday / Saturday or Sunday
I cover the South Hams, South Dartmoor, Exeter and Plymouth and all the towns and villages in-between. Prices are inclusive within a 15-mile radius of Ipplepen. Travel further afield will incur an additional cost of 45p per mile.
Where parking costs are applicable, these are to be paid by the client.
I ask for a 50% deposit to guarantee my availability, with full payment made seven days before due date or date of the first session.
If cost is a barrier I’m happy to discuss payment options.