POSTPARTUM SUPPORT

Welcome home! In many countries, the mother is allowed and highly encouraged to rest after giving birth. India and Latin American cultures suggest mothers have a postpartum confinement for up to 40 days. Korea suggests that new mothers have support for the up to 100 days. China allows mothers to rest and have full support for the first 30 days after giving birth. In America, postpartum doulas are changing the way we view this very special post-birth period. We believe that this is a crucial time for mothers and fathers and we want it to be an easy time of bonding and getting to know this new little person!

When you introduce your baby to your home, you will want to have the best experience possible. Sometimes babies have their own agenda! This is where postpartum support from a Hands On Doula will help you achieve your goal of having the best experience possible in a non-judgmental, professional and support-your-choices way. Whether you need some guidance with newborn care, night-time routines, feeding, emotional support or just someone to listen, we are there for you. 

A Hands On Doula will be able to help you process your birth experience and talk through it. We will be able to help aid you in your recovery from birth. We help babies adjust to the outside world. There's a lot going on for newborns and our goal is to help them (and you!) navigate this new journey. 

Hands On Doulas are trained in newborn care as well as infant feeding to best support you in your choices in parenting. 

This is the practice of transforming your whole placenta into capsules so that you have additional postpartum support. Have you ever stopped and wondered why animal mothers eat their placenta after giving birth? It's a beautiful way to replenish the hormones that your body needs to support itself during the postpartum period. For example, the placenta has hormones to help with lactation and milk production as well as oxytocin, which stimulates the uterus to contract and continue shrinking. Amazing!

Based on the practices of ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hands On Doula Services provides placenta encapsulation and a tincture for you to take so that your body is supported in the most natural way. The capsules are taken in the first days and weeks after birth, while the tincture is designed for long-term use. 

Our guidelines hold us to exceed the standards of the industry, therefore, we complete this process in your home. Therefore, you can be confident that the placenta being encapsulated is your own and there is no risk of your placenta being exposed to any unfamiliar bacteria or microbiomes that may interfere with a healthy postpartum recovery.

• vegan capsules
• no added herbs to capsules
• placenta is steamed to 160 degrees to kill any bacteria present
• number of capsules created is based on the size of your placenta