Postpartum In Home Care 6 Week Package

Service Description

For the firFor the first six weeks after you give birth I will be by your side each week to offer my ear for venting, shoulder to cry on, my reassurance when you need it, my support in your perfectly designed mothers intuition and skills in caring for newborn mothers, plus Lactation Counselling. A postpartum doula's support is unique where my visits are different from those of friends and family, you don't have to make an effort when I visit - I am there for you and to assist in your rest and recovery! Most of all when I leave I'd like you to be feeling rested, refreshed and confident to face another week of raising your new babe. In this package I will visit you for 3 hours once a week for 6 weeks, with the option of adding on extra sessions if you feel you need more support. You will also receive: - One antenatal postpartum planning session - Nutritious meals and snacks each session - Magnesium, herbal foot bath and foot massage - Email or text support for the duration of the 6 weeks My visit is completely customisable and can include: - A general tidy up around the house/house reset - Helping you get the rest you need by watching older siblings, doing housework while babywearing, and helping tick off your to do list - General debriefing/emotional support, debrief of your birth - Listen to you and answer questions or concerns about personal care, new-born care, food, breast or bottle feeding, etc. - Assess a feeding and make any adjustments to ensure maximum comfort and success for you and baby - Demonstrate how to use any baby carriers and breast pumps safely and confidently - Guidance on biologically normal infant behaviours around feeding, sleep and settling - Education on newborn care, sleep, settling, formula feeding, bottle feeding, breastfeeding and more! The options listed above are varied and can be mixed and matched to best utilise my skills and knowledge in a way that also meets your needs, wants and circumstances. Most of all I am a mother caring for mothers and bring encouragement, reassurance and sisterhood. After booking and payment, you will receive an email containing my client contract, service agreement, fee schedule and release forms. Travel Fees (Invoiced following each session) - If I am to travel outside of Wagga Wagga to another town, travel will be charged at a fee of $30 per hour and $0.50c per km. - Travel to the outer suburbs of Wagga Wagga (Forest Hill, Estella, Gobbagombalin, Boorooma) will incur a travel fee of $15

Cancellation Policy

Deposit Upon Booking a) The client agrees that upon purchase of services, a non-refundable deposit is acquired at the time of contract acceptance and following the clients payment. This deposit applies to your total services purchase and secures your booking. b) Pending on payment type, remaining balance is due two weeks before estimated due date. c) Failure to pay the remaining outstanding balance two weeks before the estimated due date will cause all contracts to cease and any services booked cancelled. The non-refundable deposit will be retained and all monies already paid will be refunded. d) Deposits are to be paid in full at checkout or 7 days from the date of the invoice via the payment methods available. All agreements and dates withheld will cease if deposit payment has not been made. Changes to Services a) If the Client has an emergency cesarean section or unexpected birth outcome including but not limited to NICU stay, extended hospital stay, foetal demise, the Terms and Services in this Agreement may be adjusted to provide additional support to the Client postpartum. b) If the Service Provider, for any reason, is not able to attend a scheduled visit then every effort is made to reschedule the clients session. c) Any extenuating circumstances (for example illness, weather) that prevent the Service Provider from attending a scheduled visit will not result in a refund of fees provided, rescheduling sessions is required. Cancellations a) As limited spots are available to families to book with the service provider, no refund is given for services paid in full and cancelled within 30-days of the clients due date. Services cancelled prior to 30-days will receive a full refund less the non-refundable deposit. b) If the doula is unable to provide doula services due to illness or is otherwise incapacitated, all efforts will be made to reschedule accordingly. c) If the doula is unable to provide services and carry out the contracted agreement for extenuating circumstances, the retainer and all monies there after will be refunded. d) 24 hours notice is required for any cancellations of sessions. Reschedule as required. If less than 24 hours notice is received and cannot reschedule accordingly, the session and all monies will be retained and sessions will continue the following week.

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