My intention is to provide a strengths-based approach to mother-centered care. With that comes the joy of assisting you on that pregnancy, birth, postpartum (and beyond) journey-wherever you may be.
Together, we will let the glimmers guide us to craft the perfect package for you. There is no cookie-cutter approach here. Only the best will do for the most tender, vulnerable times of your life. We will make sure you are set up for the postpartum of your dreams.
Take a look at my offerings and book a Connection Call. It is from there that we book a time to connect in-person if you are in the area. I suggest always meeting face-to-face (with a fun tea or coffee;) with people in regard to any kind of investment. All consultations are of no cost to you.
You are also more than welcome to reach out via email at gretchenneelydoula@gmail.com.
Packages
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This ultimate curated experience will provide the peace and assurance that you will receive the postpartum experience you deserve and envision.
Whether it is tending to the baby while you nap, making you nourishing food, snacks, and tea, doing some light housework and laundry; I am here for your needs.
With a 2-hour Postpartum Preparation session included, you’ll enjoy the confidence in knowing that both you and your partner are in communication about life after baby and that all the proper supports are in place. Any Holistic Postpartum Doula package also comes with unlimited text and voice note support for the duration of your contract (from the time of signing).
Investment starting from $1350.
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The perfect gift!
Four-hour service *If more time (and perhaps inviting some friends to help is desired, let’s talk about hosting a Nesting Party. :)
The Clean: I will clean for two hours focusing on the specific areas of your choice.
The Doula: Relax with some oxytocin-building pampering products while I make you some tea and feed you some snacks. For the other two hours we will chat about how things are going and see where you need the most support. I can help with anything from tackling Mount Washmore to cleaning out and organizing the pantry or fridge. Do you need a nap? A shower? I can spend time with the little one(s) while you tend to your needs.
Investment: $180
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I have designed this package to provide the most nurturing and supportive experience possible from behind a screen.
You may not live in my service area but desire a calm and steady personality to support you during your pregnancy and postpartum time. Or maybe you just feel a certain way about someone being in your home. Together, we can schedule Zoom sessions, along with text and voice note support to put your mind at ease about potential sleep, mental health, and/or breastfeeding concerns. These are the main pillars of my certification, and I look forward to holding your hand through your transition to motherhood.
Investment from: $470
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With many women living away from their families, this package allows mothers to explore and enjoy their identity as both mom and person.
The transition to motherhood leaves us in the postpartum period. Even past the forty days, you may find yourself overwhelmed with the day-to-day of life. Trying to keep yourself afloat while caring for others is no small feat. I would be honored to help you by taking care of you with a nanny approach. I can cook and take care of you and the children while you run a business out of your home or maybe just need some time to tap into your creativity as a mother.
Since this package may result in a longer-term relationship than my other packages, please reach out to book a connection call to explore rates.
Celebrations
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Invite some friends and we will tidy and organize all of the important spaces in your home. Your bedside, place where the baby will sleep for the first few months, pantry and more.
With fresh flowers and an educational session for all about postpartum. Your village will be well-equipped to be there for you during this very important time. I will also help create a meal train while we are all together and explain the importance of nutrition for the new mother during this time.
Investment: $350 (3-hour event)
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As a Christian, I can only in good conscious prepare a Mother Blessing focused on the mother-to-be and the love of Christ. Please contact me directly if you would like more explanation.
This time together is not a traditional baby shower focused on material gift-giving, but a time to celebrate the mother with prayer, worship, and thanksgiving for her journey.
With fresh flowers and pampering goodies available during the party, mother can relax while others bring refreshments, and blessings.
Investment: $250 (2-hour event)
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A mother’s job is to rest, relax, and bond with your baby during those first forty days. As her time to go back to work approaches, she may feel that things are not very functional, or the way she would like them to be for her return to the world.
That’s where I come in. Or shall I say we.
It’s like a backwards Nesting Party, but to address her need for order after a time of focusing on the needs of healing after postpartum (not necessarily the housework).
Let’s gather some friends and make sure mama is set up for success. With fresh flowers included, I will educate on the needs of the working mother from her village. We will clean, organize, and provide words of encouragement during this sometimes-unsettling time.
If mother plans to pump at work, we can discuss options for advocacy and breastfeeding support.
Investment from: $350 (3-hour event)
Community
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Keep your eyes on my Instagram (and Facebook) page for updates on my latest offerings and events!
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I dream of a day when I start to offer regular, in-depth, in-person gatherings to celebrate our creativity and amazingness as mothers.
Coming soon.
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Substack is where I am housing my virtual community for you all. You are invited to follow me on a journey of exploration, healing, and mostly uncensored…real and raw (but never vulgar)…content. There may be live cooking. There may be ranting. There may be posts about the inspiration of life and the blessings given so far.
A la carte
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Are you overwhelmed with the thought of no sleep during the fourth trimester? Need some reassurance about sleep patterns or breastfeeding/night feeding support? I will tend to the baby as you rest, bring them to you for breastfeeding and let you go back to sleep, and do whatever light housework I can during my time (washing bottle parts is one example).
I accept overnight clients on a case-by-case basis for overnight doula support. All overnight shifts are 8 hours usually from 10 PM-6 AM.
Investment per shift: $40/hour (8-hour shift)
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Traditional in-home postpartum doula support for the day.
Investment: $35/hour (4-hour minimum shift)
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Need some breastfeeding reassurance? Are you not unsure if you need to do a full consultation with an IBCLC or if you just need a couple of tweaks? We will meet for an hour on Zoom to talk through these issues/concerns. You will also get text and voice note support as needed for two weeks after our initial Zoom call.
Investment: $50 per call