Heather Ward BD, PD, CCE, CLE
Heather@BirthLore.com
Doula Services
See About Heather for more information about my training and background.
Check out my Yelp Reviews and/or Google Reviews. Past client referral list available upon request.
Fully vaccinated and boosted for Covid (Moderna)
We might be a good match if…
- You are looking for a newborn and postpartum expert to help create a more joyful, supportive, educational and healthy postpartum recovery.
- You are looking for a an experienced educator who is more than book smart, but has witnessed and supported over 500 births. You want to be provided with a thorough education and not just skim the basics.
- You live in the Portland OR/ Vancouver WA areas for postpartum services. For classes- anywhere works. See service area.
- You do not use plug in artificial air fresheners in your home. Due to an allergy to artificial fragrances, I can not work in a home that uses them. I am fine with pure essential oils and pets.
- * No longer offering birth doula services, only postpartum doula services and education.
Postpartum Doula Services
Postpartum doulas come to your home after baby is born to help you have a more joyful and healthy postpartum experience. I arrive with a smile on my face ready to help you with whatever is needed. Do you need a nap/shower/hug? How about breastfeeding/bottle feeding help? Teach you how to bathe, swaddle or baby wear? Do you need the dishes done and a meal made? I’m here to make your life easier!
What’s Included:
One free one hour interview via Zoom
One hour prenatal via Zoom to discuss your projected needs.
As your Postpartum Doula I will-
- I will respect you, your family, your home and your gentle parenting styles.
- Enrollment into Breastfeeding & More and Baby Care self paced class. See classes for description.
- Assist you with breast/chest feeding, pumping, alternative feeding methods and bottle feeding. If your needs are outside of my expertise, I can refer you to the best Lactation Consultants.
- Provide you information for normal newborn behavior, current child development, and provide you guidance on gentle parenting practices.
- Provides guidance and help with newborn tasks such as diapering, bathing, cord care, dressing, feeding, burping, crying, sleeping, swaddling, baby wearing, car seat, home safety, etc.
- Care for baby while you have a nap/rest, take a shower, or do whatever you want.
- Helps with postpartum client recovery- suggestions for comfort, diet, exercise, rest.
- Prepares healthy meals in your kitchen and cleans up afterwards.
- Runs light errands- such as nearby grocery shopping, Target, etc.
- Performs light housekeeping such as dishes, light kitchen cleaning, laundry, take out the trash/recycling, vacuuming, dusting, picking up after other children. (I do not do bathrooms, scrub floors, window cleaning, pick up pet waste or yard work).
- Care and entertainment of siblings. Tips on sibling preparation and adjustment.
- Reflection of your birthing experience.
- Guidance for baby blues/pinks and mild postpartum mood disorders.
- Email, text and phone support.
- Provide you with resources outside of my expertise, ex. couple counseling, moderate to severe postpartum mood disorders.
- Fully vaccinated for Covid19.
Investment- Accepted payments- cash, check and Zelle.
CASH Payment- Portland 24 hour package- $1320 Vancouver 24 hour package- $1200 (I live in Vancouver, so my costs are lower to serve Vancouver families.)
Hours- 4 hour visits . Available Monday-Thursdays/some Fridays. Morning shifts can be anytime between 6am-11:30am (Portland and Vancouver) and afternoon shifts anytime between 1-6pm (only in Vancouver). Email me or fill out inquiry form to see current availability around your due date.
Service Area: Greater Vancouver WA/ North East Portland OR
Let’s schedule a free one hour interview!
Please fill out the contact form below.
I will get back to you in 48 hours or less. If you do not hear from me in 48 hours it likely means your email was never received, please send an email to heather@birthlore.com letting me know.