LILA AGUILAR Birth & Postpartum Doula,
Perinatal Mental Health Advocate
What does a Postpartum Doula do?
The focus of the Postpartum Doula is to support and gently guide you as you move through your
transition with a newborn. While honoring your pregnancy and birth story, together we will work
towards a healthy, well-rested, and memorable start to your parenting journey.
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Postpartum care includes:
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Help with nursery set up and organization
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Newborn/infant care and education
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Support and education around physiological/hormonal changes and healing after birth
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Rest, and lots of it!
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Breastfeeding/bottle-feeding/fed is best (!) support
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Emphasis on awareness, normalization and recognizing postpartum emotions, and supporting your mental wellbeing
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Awareness around variations of "common & normal" in mother, baby, or other family members
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Light meal and snack prep
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Light household support (dishes, light tidying, light laundry)
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Resources and refferals
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Hourly Contracts Include:
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Two or three home visits per week, three or four hour shifts.
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Unlimited e-mail support.
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Unlimited phone support.​
*Contracts (charged by the hour) are available in lengths of two weeks and up to three months postpartum.
*Contingent upon availability, contracts may be extended at any time, up to three months postpartum.
*Travel and toll fees apply for families living outside of San Francisco.
*Overnight support not currently offered.
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No matter what your family's unique circumstances are, I am here for you.
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