Month 10 Postpartum Doula Service Agreement
Month 10's primary purpose is to care for and support the new family after the birth of child/children. We will help with postpartum care and suggest non-medical alternatives for healing and comfort. We will make referrals when a family's needs are out of our range of services.
Month 10 doulas will teach the basics of newborn care, such as bathing, feeding, comforting, newborn safety, massage and swaddling techniques. We will assist parents in learning to care for the baby's needs, and may occasionally take over care of the newborn so that the parents can bathe, rest, etc. We will give evidence-based answers to questions about common newborn concerns, such as sleep, feeding, and daily routines. We will refer you to knowledgeable help when necessary.
Month 10 encourages lactation whenever possible, and will help to establish successful lactation. We are not lactation consultants, but have had training and experience, and can provide professional referrals. We can also help bottle-feeding parents establish a nurturing pattern of feeding.
Month 10 postpartum doulas, in agreement with the standards of practice of DONA, do not perform any clinical tasks, such as inspecting stitches, taking temperatures or administering medication. We cannot diagnose medical or psychological conditions, but can provide referrals to a health care provider when appropriate. You may be assured that any information your doula obtains about you and/or your family will be held in confidence.
Your doula will help with light housework. She may do laundry, tidy the house, sweep floors and dust as needed to help keep a peaceful home. Any regular cleaning or bigger jobs will be referred by your doula to a cleaning service that will respect the needs of the family. Doulas may also cook meals upon request, grocery shop, run errands and help with older siblings.
Doulas will be available for up to 6 hours a day. An exception can be made to provide overnight care. Your doula can visit you in the hospital before your discharge to check on your progress, hear any concerns, listen to your birth story, and make certain that you will be comfortable when you get home. If you have had a home birth, we can visit when you feel ready.
We need 48-hours notice before the first day of service. Our packages must be paid in full before the first day of service/home visit or at the first visit if service is contracted after birth. Additional hours can be purchased beyond terms of the package, but availability cannot be guaranteed. For billing purposes, an hour of doula service begins when the doula arrives at your home at an agreed-upon time and ends when she leaves. Time may include running errands. Service may be cancelled 24-hours in advance with no penalty, but you will be billed for other cancellations. If service is discontinued, you will receive a 50% refund on all unused fees. If the doula or a family member is ill, we will attempt to provide a replacement, but we may need to reschedule service. Your doula is available by telephone free of charge.
A Month 10 doula can work most effectively when you and your partner openly communicate your needs and preferences.
Service Agreement Form (Please print out a copy of this agreement and return it to your doula before the start of service)
Month 10 serves all families, regardless of race, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, or special needs.
Questions for Parents
Month 10's primary purpose is to care for and support the new family after the birth of child/children. We will help with postpartum care and suggest non-medical alternatives for healing and comfort. We will make referrals when a family's needs are out of our range of services.
Month 10 doulas will teach the basics of newborn care, such as bathing, feeding, comforting, newborn safety, massage and swaddling techniques. We will assist parents in learning to care for the baby's needs, and may occasionally take over care of the newborn so that the parents can bathe, rest, etc. We will give evidence-based answers to questions about common newborn concerns, such as sleep, feeding, and daily routines. We will refer you to knowledgeable help when necessary.
Month 10 encourages lactation whenever possible, and will help to establish successful lactation. We are not lactation consultants, but have had training and experience, and can provide professional referrals. We can also help bottle-feeding parents establish a nurturing pattern of feeding.
Month 10 postpartum doulas, in agreement with the standards of practice of DONA, do not perform any clinical tasks, such as inspecting stitches, taking temperatures or administering medication. We cannot diagnose medical or psychological conditions, but can provide referrals to a health care provider when appropriate. You may be assured that any information your doula obtains about you and/or your family will be held in confidence.
Your doula will help with light housework. She may do laundry, tidy the house, sweep floors and dust as needed to help keep a peaceful home. Any regular cleaning or bigger jobs will be referred by your doula to a cleaning service that will respect the needs of the family. Doulas may also cook meals upon request, grocery shop, run errands and help with older siblings.
Doulas will be available for up to 6 hours a day. An exception can be made to provide overnight care. Your doula can visit you in the hospital before your discharge to check on your progress, hear any concerns, listen to your birth story, and make certain that you will be comfortable when you get home. If you have had a home birth, we can visit when you feel ready.
We need 48-hours notice before the first day of service. Our packages must be paid in full before the first day of service/home visit or at the first visit if service is contracted after birth. Additional hours can be purchased beyond terms of the package, but availability cannot be guaranteed. For billing purposes, an hour of doula service begins when the doula arrives at your home at an agreed-upon time and ends when she leaves. Time may include running errands. Service may be cancelled 24-hours in advance with no penalty, but you will be billed for other cancellations. If service is discontinued, you will receive a 50% refund on all unused fees. If the doula or a family member is ill, we will attempt to provide a replacement, but we may need to reschedule service. Your doula is available by telephone free of charge.
A Month 10 doula can work most effectively when you and your partner openly communicate your needs and preferences.
Service Agreement Form (Please print out a copy of this agreement and return it to your doula before the start of service)
Month 10 serves all families, regardless of race, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, or special needs.
Questions for Parents
Email Month 10 for more information: month10doulas@gmail.com