Postpartum doula in Stockholm
I offer postpartum care to expats and English speaking families in Stockholm.
My postpartum care focuses on two pillars — care for the mother and care for the baby. This includes, but is not limited to:
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Evidence-informed breastfeeding support to help you establish and maintain feeding
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Education on infant sleep from a biological perspective, including safe sleep guidance
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Newborn care while you rest, shower, or take personal time
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Emotional support and processing of your birth experience
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Nutrient-rich meals prepared in your home or delivered to the hospital
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Physical recovery in the form of postpartum massage, abdominal binding, sitz baths, and foot baths
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Light household assistance, such as help with laundry and dishes
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Relevant educational resources or referrals to healthcare providers when necessary
My care is always adapted after the personal needs and cultural preferences of each family that I work with.
What does a postpartum doula do?
A postpartum doula offers support, guidance and physical care in the weeks or months after birth. For me, this includes guidance around the baby's needs, cooking postpartum appropriate meals, and providing treatments to promote physical recovery and relaxation.
My clients especially appreciate being able to share their thoughts and feelings with someone that they chose to have in their home and that they feel safe with. Many families, especially those whose parents or relatives may be in other countries, also cherish the experience of having someone cook food for them in their own kitchen. Many scientific studies also highlight a link between this kind of postpartum care and a reduced risk of postpartum depression, increased likelihood of successful breastfeeding, and greater confidence in the transition into parenthood.
Next steps
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Consultation
Our relationship begins when you fill in the form below to book a free consultation.
This meeting is a chance for us to get to know each other and for us to discuss how I can support you as effectively as possible.
This consultation typically takes place in person, for example, at your favorite coffee shop, but can be online if desired.
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Planning session
If you decide to move forward, we will schedule a planning session in your home.
This planning session is included in the assignment. We will discuss your priorities in more detail and create a plan that honors your goals and wishes for your first weeks as parents.
At the end of this meeting we will go over and sign the contract.
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Postpartum visits
I am available to support you over the phone for the rest of your pregnancy and, of course, around your birth.
After birth, our first visit may be in the hospital, or in your home, as part of your homecoming.
After that, my visits will continue according to our agreement. Each visit is adapted to your needs on that specific day.
Price and structure
All assignments are created with your family's specific needs and wishes in mind, but typically they include several visits per week over the first four to six weeks after birth. I have no minimum contract length although some families enjoy the peace of mind of securing a longer period of care, while others chose to extend my services depending on my availability. Most families contact me before birth, but I also support families that are already postpartum and need more acute support.
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550 SEK per hour
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Rutavdrag tax deduction can be used to cover part of the cost
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Typically 3 to 4 hours per visit
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From one visit to 8+ weeks of continuous support
Why hire a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula works to create the optimal environment for healing and recovery after birth and helps to build your confidence in your roles as new parents. Studies show that postpartum support helps reduce postpartum mood disorders and improves breastfeeding success (DONA).
My postpartum doula training and certification
I am a trained postpartum doula and certified by ODIS – the Swedish Organization for Doulas and Childbirth Educators. I have also completed the Yin Sanctuary and Traditional Women's Medicine trainings with Dr. Naomi Jansson. Naomi is a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine and a registered nurse with a special interest in women's health. Naomi offers integrative and intercultural clinical care that is based on modern health science research, traditional medical knowledge, and women's lived experiences.
Yin Sanctuary initiated me into the philosophical and practical postpartum tradition of East Asian cultures. It gave me an understanding of the different stages of postpartum healing according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, and how optimal postpartum regeneration can be facilitated with proper nourishment, rest and gently warming practices.
I have also supplemented my education with the course Food as Medicine with Postpartum Healing Lodge. It is a theoretical and practical training from which I have learned to use medicinal and culinary ingredients to prepare traditional postpartum food that supports recovery after birth. The dishes are often based on homemade bone, mushroom or herbal broth, seasonal vegetables and warming spices. My top priority is that the food I make is appropriate to your family's cultural and personal preferences.
What does it mean to hire a certified postpartum doula?
The ODIS certification means that the doula has completed a postpartum doula training and had at least three practical experiences working with postpartum families. A postpartum doula who is trained and experienced will have a better understanding of postpartum families’ needs. She works within the frames of a thoughtfully developed scope of practice, based on scientific evidence and clearly defined values. She will also have built a referral network of other professionals and know exactly where to refer you if you need any additional support. There are currently four certified postpartum doulas in Sweden.
What being a postpartum doula means to me
The transformative effect of pregnancy and birth is underestimated in our society. There is also a lack of understanding for how we can best support the enormous physical healing and emotional adjustment that needs to happen. I want to change that by reclaiming inherited postpartum traditions which focus on the new mother's needs.
This is what I do. I am 100% dedicated to my postpartum clients. Since I do not work as a birth doula, I will never have to reschedule a home visit because I have to attend a birth.
I value knowledge. My education has given me the tools to be able to offer professional postpartum doula care, and I constantly strive to keep myself updated on the latest research. I also attend trainings and workshops regularly.
Where I offer my postpartum doula services
I am located in central Stockholm and offer my services in and around Stockholm County.
