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Shannon Collier CPD, DONA LMT, DC - MT1224 Cell: 202-573-1495 info@holistichelpinghand.com www.holistichelpinghand.com Serving the Washington, DC-Metro Area |
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A postpartum doula is a trained, non-medical professional who provides practical, confidential,
non-judgemental, physical and emotional support to a family following a birth or adoption. Postpartum
doulas serve as an extra set of well-trained, trustworthy, helping hands available to assist the entire
family in their home during the postpartum period. A postpartum doula's goal is to work her/himself
out of a job by encouraging and supporting parents' efforts to increase their knowledge, confidence,
and family harmony.
non-judgemental, physical and emotional support to a family following a birth or adoption. Postpartum
doulas serve as an extra set of well-trained, trustworthy, helping hands available to assist the entire
family in their home during the postpartum period. A postpartum doula's goal is to work her/himself
out of a job by encouraging and supporting parents' efforts to increase their knowledge, confidence,
and family harmony.
Postpartum Doula Services
Who can use a postpartum doula? Anyone who wants to!
The unconditional, non-judgmental support of a postpartum doula can benefit any parent. Additionally,
individuals who live far from extended family or close friends will find a postpartum doula to be a
strong source of practical, physical and emotional support when loved-ones cannot be physically
near. Factors influencing your decision to work with a postpartum doula may include:
Services Included in Postpartum Support
Household organization; meal preparation; family errands; newborn and/or sibling care; infant
development education; lactation management and referral; parental expectation and stress
management; sibling adjustment and inclusion; sleep facilitation; and monitoring of postpartum mood.
Common Postpartum Support Schedules
Postpartum doula services can span hours, days, weeks, or months. Schedules are based on your
family's needs and doula availability. Contracts expire twelve weeks after birth. To maximize
effectiveness a three hour minimum is required for each support session. Please note, I no longer
offer overnight-only contracts. Visit common support schedules for more information on how I can
best assist you during this exciting time.
Rates & Billing Policies
Holistic Helping Hand's postpartum support pricing is competitive with other providers in the area.
Postpartum support expenditures may be tax deductible for some families. If you are a single parent,
or household experiencing financial hardship, please contact me about receiving a discounted rate.
Visit postpartum doula rates for more information on rates and billing policies.
Why choose Holistic Helping Hand?
The unconditional, non-judgmental support of a postpartum doula can benefit any parent. Additionally,
individuals who live far from extended family or close friends will find a postpartum doula to be a
strong source of practical, physical and emotional support when loved-ones cannot be physically
near. Factors influencing your decision to work with a postpartum doula may include:
Services Included in Postpartum Support
Household organization; meal preparation; family errands; newborn and/or sibling care; infant
development education; lactation management and referral; parental expectation and stress
management; sibling adjustment and inclusion; sleep facilitation; and monitoring of postpartum mood.
Common Postpartum Support Schedules
Postpartum doula services can span hours, days, weeks, or months. Schedules are based on your
family's needs and doula availability. Contracts expire twelve weeks after birth. To maximize
effectiveness a three hour minimum is required for each support session. Please note, I no longer
offer overnight-only contracts. Visit common support schedules for more information on how I can
best assist you during this exciting time.
Rates & Billing Policies
Holistic Helping Hand's postpartum support pricing is competitive with other providers in the area.
Postpartum support expenditures may be tax deductible for some families. If you are a single parent,
or household experiencing financial hardship, please contact me about receiving a discounted rate.
Visit postpartum doula rates for more information on rates and billing policies.
Why choose Holistic Helping Hand?
- I work to ensure that our time together provides a safe, healthy, and supportive atmosphere for
you to get to know your baby, and for your newborn to adjust to and enjoy life outside the womb. - My services are confidential, and support, non- judgemental.
- I am trained and certified by DONA International, the premier international doula organization
offering evidence-based postpartum doula training and certification programs. - Services are rendered by a single individual, providing you and your family consistency of care.
- Since I work independent of staffing or placement agencies, my rates are lower than most of
my competitors. - I maintain a high level of client satisfaction, and seek and respond positively to client feedback.
- You have interviewed me in addition to other postpartum support providers, and feel I am the
best match for you and your family.
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