Frequently Asked Questions

Parents hire a doula to help from a few weeks to several months, and from 4 to 8 hours a day.
More time may be needed in some cases and 24 hour services, week-end and overnight help and travel can be arranged.
Family members can contract the help of a doula. It's a wonderful gift to give for those who can not be there themselves to assist their loved ones.

Anyone who has recently given birth to or adopted a child and could use an experienced person to show them how to comfort, bathe, swaddle their newborn and how to work through the everyday challenges of being new parents.

I have worked with families in hospital settings for almost 20 years and have helped them adjust to their newborn or sick child so that they feel more comfortable in making decisions and providing care for them. I am trained to provide physical, emotional and educational support during postpartum period and have experience with postpartum depression and postpartum mood disorders.

'Absolute' means unconditional, entirely. I specialize in postpartum doula care only. That way I will be able to support you and your specific needs at all times.
Families choose me so they have a greater level of comfort knowing that they have a trained professional. They feel more open to ask questions and know that they won't be judged.
I am able to give you local resources, referrals and support groups and will go with you to them if needed.

More young people live away from their families and won't be able to rely on them for help as the grandparents are working and can only visit for a limited time, usually the first days after the baby is born. Fewer new moms have had the chance to watch their own parents or aunts/uncles care for younger family members. Having a chance to hire a professional helps them ensure faster recovery from childbirth, increased self-confidence and decrease of postpartum depression.

There are several doulas working in the San Diego area. You can find out more about them on their websites : Beautiful Beginnings and Birth Resource Network
If you are living in a different area. Go to DONA Doulas of North America and enter your area code.
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