Postpartum Doula

As a Postpartum Doula serving the Boston area, I offer: 

-Newborn care and guidance
-Lactation counseling
-Sleep guidance
-Grocery shopping
-Cooking
-Dishwashing
-Laundry
-Assistance with the care of older siblings 
-Trash removal and recycling
-Tidying the house
-Errands
-Other tasks may be agreed upon

  
My goal is to create a nurturing, restful atmosphere in which parents may eat, shower, nap, and recover from childbirth, surgery, or adjust to adoption.  I can offer guidance in skills such as reading baby’s cues, calming techniques, swaddling, baby wearing, bathing, cloth and disposable diapering, and elimination communication.  As your doula, I can provide breastfeeding support within the scope of an experienced Certified Lactation Counselor (such as correction of a painful latch, techniques to help with milk supply, breastfeeding twins, use of a breast pump and introducing bottles).  

To arrange an interview with me about using my postpartum doula services, email anandalowe@outlook.com.  

Please see my article for NPR about the role of postpartum doulas in reducing the incidence of postpartum depression: