Postpartum Care

Carrot Insurance Approved - DONA Certified Postpartum Doula - Serves Vancouver + North Shore

How do we bring more nourishment, nervous system support and pleasure into the postpartum sacred window?

In many cultures the first 40 days post birth are treated as a sacred time - these first 40 days lay the foundation for the next 40 years of your life.

Treating the postpartum window as a time of pause means that you are given the space you need to rest, recover from birth, bond with your baby, and adjust to this huge life transition with more ease and intentionality. I support you in honouring this sacred pause through in home postpartum doula care that focuses on bodywork, nutrition and emotional support designed to support new mothers and their families.

The postpartum period is a very tender and raw time for many people - the veil between worlds is very thin and emotions can be flowing very freely. Receiving support and guidance during this period can truly set you and your baby up for the best start of your life together. I believe this breaks generational patterns and benefits the entire family unit and your wider community as a whole.

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My role as your postpartum doula is to act as a companion and part of your support system during the postpartum period. Together we will sit down during our postpartum planning sessions and set up a meal train, discuss postpartum approaches that may be helpful, how you want your unique postpartum period to look and feel like, and how I can be of service to you and your family.

Every person is different in what they want their support to look like, but I focus on:

  • Nourishment through food such as bone broth, warming, easily digestible meals, snacks and herbal teas

  • Abhyanga massage for both mother + baby (currently in the process of obtaining practicuum hours)

  • Body-based support such as scalp massage, sitz bath, pelvic steaming, and herbal foot soak

  • Breastfeeding guidance and pumping support

  • Baby care (bathing, swaddling, baby wearing, holding methods, newborn communication, feeding, changing, developmental support)

  • Sleep support for both you and baby

  • Light housework (baby laundry + kitchen tidy)

  • Birth debriefing

  • Emotional support for the entire family

  • Rituals, meditations and other practices

  • Professional referrals

  • Resource sharing

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  • "You make the days brighter and lighter for our family and we so appreciate you!''

    -Steve & Laura

Postpartum Packages

Rosehip

$4,860 +gst

6 Weeks of Postpartum Care

1 Prenatal Planning Session (2 Hours)

A personalized postpartum planning session with you and your partner to prepare for the weeks after birth.

12 In-Home Postpartum Visits (4 Hours Each)

Two visits per week for six weeks (48 hours of support).

Weekly Nourishment

Once each week, you'll receive:

  • One nourishing savoury meal (feeds 6-8)

  • One homemade sweet snack (feeds 6-8)

  • One herbal infusion (for mama)

Every Visit May Include

  • Breastfeeding and pumping guidance

  • Newborn care support (feeding, changing, bathing, swaddling, baby wearing, holding techniques, newborn communication, and developmental guidance)

  • Sleep support for both you and your baby

  • Light household support (baby laundry and kitchen tidy)

  • Birth story processing and debriefing

  • Emotional support for the whole family

  • Guided rituals, meditation, and grounding practices

  • Professional referrals when needed

  • Resources and education tailored to your family's needs

Weekly Body-Based Care

Once each week, you'll receive one dedicated postpartum bodywork session, tailored to your stage of recovery. This may include:

  • Abhyanga massage for both mother and baby

  • Scalp massage

  • Sitz bath

  • Herbal foot soak

  • Pelvic steaming (when appropriate)

1 Postpartum Ceremony (2 Hours) - an intentional way to honour the huge transition of pregnancy, birth and stepping forward as a new family.

Book the Rosehip Package

Yarrow

$3,850 +gst

6 Weeks of Postpartum Care

1 Prenatal Planning Session (2 Hours)

A personalized postpartum planning session with you and your partner to prepare for the weeks after birth.

12 In-Home Postpartum Visits (3 Hours Each)

Two visits per week for six weeks (36 hours of support).

Weekly Nourishment

Once each week, you'll receive:

  • One nourishing savoury meal (feeds 6-8)

  • One homemade sweet snack (feeds 6-8)

  • One herbal infusion (for mama)

Every Visit May Include

  • Breastfeeding and pumping guidance

  • Newborn care support (feeding, changing, bathing, swaddling, baby wearing, holding techniques, newborn communication, and developmental guidance)

  • Sleep support for both you and your baby

  • Light household support (baby laundry and kitchen tidy)

  • Birth story processing and debriefing

  • Emotional support for the whole family

  • Guided rituals, meditation, and grounding practices

  • Professional referrals when needed

  • Resources and education tailored to your family's needs

Weekly Body-Based Care

Once each week, you'll receive one dedicated postpartum bodywork session, tailored to your stage of recovery. This may include:

  • Abhyanga massage for both mother and baby

  • Scalp massage

  • Sitz bath

  • Herbal foot soak

  • Pelvic steaming (when appropriate)

Book the Yarrow Package

Nettle

$2,070 +gst

6 Weeks of Postpartum Care

1 Prenatal Planning Session (2 Hours)

A personalized postpartum planning session with you and your partner to prepare for the weeks after birth.

6 In-Home Postpartum Visits (3 Hours Each)

One visit per week for six weeks (18 hours of support).

Weekly Nourishment

Once each week, you'll receive:

  • One nourishing savoury meal (feeds 6-8)

  • One homemade sweet snack (feeds 6-8)

  • One herbal infusion (for mama)

Every Visit May Include

  • Breastfeeding and pumping guidance

  • Newborn care support (feeding, changing, bathing, swaddling, baby wearing, holding techniques, newborn communication, and developmental guidance)

  • Sleep support for both you and your baby

  • Light household support (baby laundry and kitchen tidy)

  • Birth story processing and debriefing

  • Emotional support for the whole family

  • Guided rituals, meditation, and grounding practices

  • Professional referrals when needed

  • Resources and education tailored to your family's needs

Weekly Body-Based Care

Once each week, you'll receive one dedicated postpartum bodywork session, tailored to your stage of recovery. This may include:

  • Abhyanga massage for both mother and baby

  • Scalp massage

  • Sitz bath

  • Herbal foot soak

  • Pelvic steaming (when appropriate)

Book the Nettle Package

  • "The most valuable aspect of the support for my wife was our doulas' friendly and open disposition. This gave us confidence in her right away."

    -Morgan

  • "Lauren is really gentle with babies. She really helped me with my son and gave me lots of support in the days she was here."

    -Paula

  • "We felt safe to leave the baby with Lauren. Awesome!"

    -Michael

 FAQs

    • Shifts typically range from 3-6 hours, but this can be adjusted based on your specific needs and availability.

    • Postpartum support rates are $45-65 an hour.

    • Packages available based upon request.

    • Please contact me via email at info@lauren-taylor.ca for more details.

    • I offer doula support throughout Vancouver, B.C *includes North +West Vancouver

    • Yes, you can book multiple shifts with me.

    • It’s recommended to schedule several shifts in advance to ensure continuity of care and availability.

  • To book a Postpartum Doula shift online:

    • You’ll receive an email with a doula contract within 24 hours of booking.

    • More information regarding deposits, cancellation and rescheduling fees are provided in the contract once booking is confirmed.

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