Chandler, AZ - Doula Services
Learn more about our Postpartum Doula services (and more!) here in Chandler, AZ. We are the #1 choice for your doula needs. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our caring doulas today by visiting out contact us page.
Providing Professional Doula Service to Families in Greenwich, Westchester & NYC for Over 18 years!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You can find the most commonly asked questions here, and if there’s anything we missed out on, we are just a message away for you!
We encourage a birth doula to interact with you and your family after birth and they are professionally trained to be with you to support and help you throughout a mother’s birth and birthing journey.
It will depend what insurance you have and if they cover doulas services. You may have to ask your health insurance which they can cover and if they do.
Every birth is as unique as the people who are involved. But what makes Doulas of the Valley unique from other services is that we ensure a safe space for families to get to know our doulas. You can be sure that with our rigorous training for each doula and with their compassion and empathy as part of their virtues, you will have guidance and support in your pregnancy, and once you bring your new baby home.
Nannies only focus primarily on child and infant care. They know the rhythm of the day and take care of the kids while the parents take care of other needs. There is no credential or training necessary to nanny titles. For doulas however, they support a broad range of families that set parents up with essential building blocks of baby care: swaddling, feeding, sleep strategies, baby bath basics, and so much more.
You can find a postpartum doula in Chandler, AZ easily at Doula of the Valley. We will provide you with the perfect doula.
Doctors and nurses are always often happy to have doulas working with them. Medical care providers are watching out for so many aspects of the mother’s and baby’s clinical care and may not be able to provide the emotional support a woman may desire in labor just like a doula does.
Doulas are very supportive in all kinds of births. Even so if you didn’t want a natural birth, a doula is incredibly important especially if you are a first-time mother who needs help and assistance in navigating birthing methods and want to get extra physical, emotional, and mental support.
The postpartum doula focuses on normal postpartum recovery and newborns, and other techniques for support. They can also demonstrate newborn care, breastfeeding assistance, care to older children, and be there to fill in the gaps as necessary.
Any member of the family or a health care system can recommend hiring a postpartum doula in Chandler, AZ. The earlier you contract with Doulas of the Valley the better. Your support begins as soon as you sign on.
Both newborn care specialists and postpartum doulas provide an excellent baseline for in-home newborn care, but newborn care specialist training focuses on caring for the newborn, while a postpartum doula training provides not only newborn care, but we also offer support for the whole family.
Postpartum doulas focus not only on the baby, but on the whole family.
Placenta encapsulation is a process where a whole placenta is transformed into pills that can be taken postpartum. The placenta is loaded with vitamins and minerals like vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and iron which makes it good for your body to consume, especially postpartum.
In the placenta encapsulation process by Doulas of the Valley, the placenta is cleaned, steamed, dehydrated, grounded into a powder and safely sealed in vitamin-sized capsules.
This question needs to be answered by the client themselves.
Doulas of the Valley in Chandler, AZ stores your placenta by keeping it cool to ensure It remains safe to consume after encapsulation. Your placenta will be stored in a refrigerator below 8ºC after the cord is cut, however not all hospitals will allow you to use their fridge or freezer so it’s always safe to bring your own with ice to keep it chilled.
This question needs to be answered by the client themselves.
We recommend you consume one or two capsules three times a day during the first couple of weeks postpartum or until you feel your hormones have returned to normal. You can take one or two capsules whenever you need a little energy boost or to supply your milk when breastfeed. Always consult your doctor what’s the best capsule intake for you as each mother’s health may vary especially after child labor.
Yes, placenta pills go bad. Pills have a best before date and must be consumed accordingly. It is important to store your pills correctly in a cool, dry place, but not inside the fridge. On average, placenta capsules have a 2 years shelf life if stored properly and best prepared within 72 hours of your childbirth.
Yes, we offer thorough placenta encapsulation services in Chandler, AZ. You may check our services here. https://doulasofthevalley.com/postpartum/
We highly recommend you follow new instructions and if you experience any side effect which is caused by your remedies, please stop taking them immediately. Commonly reported side effects for taking placenta capsules are headaches, nausea, dizziness, bitterness, and stomach distress. That is why we also highly require that you take a doctor’s permission and medical advice if it is safe for you to take placenta pills.
Doulas does not only give you the emotional, mental, and physical needs as you prepare for your childbirth but can also lend advice during your pregnancy and continue to mentor you after your baby is born. If you’ve chosen to breastfeed your baby, a doula can help you navigate the challenges of breastfeeding including breast discomfort, getting your baby to latch, and finding comfortable breastfeeding positions.
You will have the opportunity to speak with your doula and or do a video call prior to signing a contract for the service.
If you and your partner are considering adding a postpartum doula in RYE, NY you can be assured that we offer non-judgemental support.
When a doula comes to your home for an overnight shift, their main goal is to make sure you are getting the rest you need to be able to function the next day. Happy parents and healthy babies are the primary focus of your doulas. The doula will rest when the baby/babies are sleeping.
YES! There are new challenges with every new baby. This period of time can come with many unexpected challenges and having someone around to provide support and guidance can be especially useful and extremely important.