Graceful Healing Postpartum Care
Rest, Revitalize, Empower
We would be honored to support you and your partner and accompany you through this momentous life experience! Early postpartum is a very special time in your life and We believe you deserve to have the most positive and empowering experience you could hope for.
WELCOME
“Being a Postpartum doula is not just a job for me, it’s a calling. I understand the birth process, and I know how important after care and support are after birth.”-Kenda
What do I do as your Postpartum Doula?
As your Postpartum Doula, I provide post-birth education and information, teach comfort measures and help you discover your parenting options.
You want a great experience after birth? What does that look like for you? This is your birth, your baby, your voice. It is my job to support all your choices. Postpartum is an intense, amazing journey, and I’m here for you, step by step.
You know your body and your priorities. Your partner (if you have one) knows you. As your postpartum doula, I know birth. Your midwife or obstetrician will be in and out of the birth space, and you can’t predict who’ll be there on the day you give birth. Family visits, older siblings have adjustments, and energy and attitudes change. Your doula is steady and familiar, and I’ll be with you as you navigate.
As your postpartum doula, I am there to support you.
MEET THE Postpartum DOULA
Kenda- Maternal Support Practitioner
Kenda is a Postpartum Doula & parenting coach based in Tomball/Houston.
As founder of Graceful Healing Postpartum Care, she guides families to feeling empowered as they transition to parenthood. Beginning her studies at Childbirth International, she is now a Maternal Support Practitioner and has trained in many complementary practices, including newborn care, breastfeeding, aromatherapy, & nutrition. She has been caring for & empowering women almost her whole life and is also the proud mom of four beautiful children.
The Service
Recover
Learn health supportive modalities to boost the healing process physically and emotionally and promote reintegration after birth.
Learn
Learn tools to feel confident as a parent, such as lactation education and support to enhance breastfeeding success and satisfaction; newborn care demonstration including bathing/swaddling/feeding.
Process
The path to after birth is a winding one. Postpartum Doulas offer therapeutic support for managing feelings relating to your birth experience and / or life as a new or returning parent. Learn mindfulness tools to help recharge and reset during this new stage.
Hands on Support
Hands-on, one-on-one postpartum care to support the transition to new motherhood and increase maternal satisfaction, such as:
- Information & instruction for parent and baby
- Referral to and assistance in attending specialist appointments
- Support with helping older siblings adjust to the new baby
- Infant care while parents rest & revitalize
- Healing food preparation & education
- Light housekeeping & meal prep
The Process
Consultation
We get to know each other over a quick chat and see if we make a good team. This is your time to ask any questions about Postpartum Doula support & how it looks like in practice.
Booking
We only takes 3 birth clients per month to give each client individualized attention. To reserve your spot, a 50% deposit is due at the time of contract signing. All of this can be done electronically.
Welcome
You are now a member of the Graceful Healing Postpartum Care community! This is your time to complete your Postpartum Planner Worksheet. Lets start to formulate a plan! Save my number in your phone, & feel free to keep a page in your notes app for any question that comes across your mind!
Birth
Congratulations! Your little one has arrived and your ready for an extra hand to support you. Email or text us and we will set up your first session.
Postpartum Visit #1
Each session begins with a debrief of how you are adjusting and what you wish to accomplish from the session. We will check in at the end of the session to see if the length of time worked for you.
Each session is designed to suit your needs in the moment. You might choose to spend the entire session debriefing, or want half the time spent on breastfeeding advice and the other half want to nap & rest while your infant is looked after. These decisions are decided at the start of each session. Sessions last between 4 - 18 hours (see packages on next page).
The Session
Welcome
Home
Packages
Bundles
Fourth
Trimester
Overnight
Support
​For the parent who wants to start off on the right foot.
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This package includes 18hr consecutive hours of care (first day & night) after you arrive home from delivering your little one.
$550.
For the parent who wants a nourished postpartum period all the way through. During the first 6 weeks after delivery, this package includes 50hrs of support.
It is often used as 2/3 sessions per week for the first 6 weeks.
$1500.
Whatever feeding method you choose, all families can benefit from a good night's sleep. During overnight doula support, I work with you to develop a night routine that works for the whole family. Starting at 8 hours of care, overnight packages begin at $250/night.
For the parent looking for a quick solution.
Use these hours however you'd like!
12 hours - $360
24 hours - $720
48 hours - $1440
Looking for something tailored to you?
Packages can be designed for your specific needs, just contact us with your request to find support that's just the right fit.
FAQ
01. WHAT IS A POSTPARTUM DOULA?
Basically, a postpartum doula is like a BFF / life coach / wise sage / maid of honor for all things after birth. They support and empower you to make the best choices for you and your family and leave the medical side of things to the folks wearing scrubs. As a maternity care specialist, your Graceful Healing Postpartum doula is trained in all aspects of the journey to parenthood, starting from after birth care all the way to the first year after baby.
02. WHO USES A POSTPARTUM DOULA?
In short, ANY new or soon to be parent. Whether through birth, adoption, or surrogacy, you deserve someone that’s 100% on your team, looking out for you & your wellness. Inclusivity is key to how we operate; we’ll come into your birth or parenting space totally judgement-free - no matter what your family looks like.
03. WHAT WON'T A POSTPARTUM DOULA DO?
Postpartum doulas do not provide medical services, treatments, or diagnosis for mother or baby, nor do we provide heavy housekeeping. We also do not drive clients or infants. A postpartum doula is many things, but a cleaner, nanny, or driver is not one of them!
04. WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DOULA AND A NANNY?
Whereas a nanny cares only for your children, a postpartum doula cares for both mom & baby in the tender time following birth. This means that along with helping you become the best parents for your baby, your postpartum doula is also knowledgeable about a mother’s special needs in the postpartum period and is able to facilitate a smooth emotional and physical transition to motherhood. As well, postpartum doulas are trained in lactation support and provide the help or encouragement you need.
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05. WHEN DOES A DOULA START WORKING?
Postpartum doula care begins once you are ready to have her come to your home and that may be within days after the birth. We generally spend 1- 5 days a week with your family for a minimum of 3 hours per day. We have worked with families for anywhere from 1 week to 6 months. Beyond 6 months most clients require more of a nanny service.
