Postpartum Doula Support for Austin Families

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My Postpartum Mission

New families are precious and deserve to be held with kind and unconditional support. Each day is different and presents a unique set of questions and answers. I offer unbiased education to help you figure out what is best for your whole family. I give you the opening to follow your own intuition and wisdom. In their hearts parents know what is going to work for them, but sometimes they need permission to follow their intution. On occasion, things don’t work exactly as expected and that is okay. That’s when we shift gears and I guide you to a different way to approach the parenting decisions you are making. No two families are the same, as a result my job is never the same. Whether you are overwhelmed with taking care of your new little human or just need an extra set of hands to complete the tasks of life, I’m available.

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Overnight Care

One of the things I hear most often from new parents is that they need more sleep. My number one priority for overnight care is making sure families get sleep. That means I may bring you your baby to be fed and after that you go back to sleep. If your baby is difficult to soothe, I will teach you tried and true techniques to coax them to sleep. 

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I will always be grateful to Brenda for guiding me through the birth of my child and providing vital assistance during his first few weeks when I didn't have a clue what I was doing.
-Jane, mama to Gavin

Daytime Care

• Breast Feeding - During the critical period in the breast feeding relationship, I provide support and counsel to help moms be successful.     
• Newborn Care - I provide assistance with and teach families about diapering, bathing, feeding and comforting their baby. Baby soothing techniques can be invaluable to help new families adjust to their new life.​
• Postpartum Recovery - There are many ups and downs during those first few weeks after the birth of a baby. I help new families negotiate the emotional and physical recovery after birth.
• Professional Referrals - In order to make sure families get the help they need, I supply referrals to local resources such as parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support and postpartum support groups.
• Light Housekeeping - So that parents do not feel so overwhelmed, I offer help with household tasks, including running errands, meal preparation and laundry.
• Sibling Care - Big brothers and big sisters are going through a big transition too. I can provide the extra attention they might need to help ease their entry into the world of the big kids. 

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Fee for Postpartum Care: $30 per hour

Serving Austin for over 14 years!
Contact Brenda Marlin at 
​512-289-7196 or brendathedoula@gmail.com