What
is a Doula?
"Doula" is a Greek
word which today is used to
describe a woman who "mothers
the new mother". A doula may
provide encouragement and
support during birth or during
the postpartum period. Mother
& Baby Moon provides
postpartum doula services.
What type of
postpartum training did you
receive?
My role as mother to
three children was my initial
training! Becoming "Grammy" to
four grandbabies, including
twins, reintroduced me to the
wonderful world of babies and
supporting new mothers and
families.
Although there are no
state or federal regulations
to practice as a doula, I
chose to become a CAPPA
Certified Postpartum Doula www.cappa.net
with additional training
through Mother & Baby
Matters in Reston, VA. www.motherandbabymatters.com.
As a professional educator for
30+ years, I hold a BA and
Masters Degree in Teaching. In
addition, I am educated in
infant and child development
and am CPR and AED certified.
Who uses
postpartum services?
Any new or
experienced mother can use our
services for practical,
educational, and emotional
support. Needs for using
postpartum services are as
individual and unique as each
new mother and baby. They may
depend on what other
postpartum support family and
friends may provide.
What services do
you provide?
·
Complimentary
acquaintance visit
· Mother and
newborn care
·
Expertise and tips in
caring for multiples and
 preemies
· Provide
guidance in bathing,
feeding, comfort
measures
and safety concerns
· Education in
infant nutrition,
development,
behavior,
and hygiene
·
Breastfeeding/bottle-feeding
assistance
· Support in
postpartum issues
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·
Sibling support
· Nursery and
household organization
· Light
housekeeping, laundry
and
meal/snack
preparation
· Grocery
shopping and short
errands
· Accompanying
parents to
pediatrician/out of
the house
· Parent
resources
· Day and
overnight mother/baby
care
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What services do you
provide for a pregnant mother?
We provide bedrest care
(laundry, linens, meal and snack
preparation), sibling care, and
nursery and household
organization. These prenatal
services depend on the doula’s
availability.
How do I secure your
services?
You may contact Mother
& Baby Moon
by email (doulababymoon@aol.com)
or phone 952-920-9951.
We will discuss your needs and
schedule a convenient time for
an acquaintance visit in your
home.
What do families say
about your services?
Click
here to read testimonials and
see photos
What are your fees?
Depending on your
postpartum needs and number of
contracted hours, I charge a
range of hourly rates.
How long can I use
your services?
You may use our
services up to three months
postpartum.
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Postpartum Doula
Certifications: MAT, CPD (CAPPA), CPR
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Edina, MN
Serving: Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Suburbs
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