Sibling Doula

Sibling Doula Services: Caring for Your Family During Birth
When planning for your baby’s arrival, you’ve arranged for a birth doula and a postpartum plan. But what about your older child(ren)? Who will care for them while you’re in labor? For many families—especially those who are new to town, military families stationed far from home, or those without nearby support—this can be a significant challenge.

While friends may want to help, their own responsibilities often make being consistently on-call difficult. This is where a Sibling Doula steps in—providing personalized, professional care for your child(ren) so you can focus on your labor and birth with peace of mind.

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What is a Sibling Doula?

A Sibling Doula offers tailored support to meet the needs of your family and child(ren) during labor, delivery, and the immediate postpartum period.

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Sibling Doula services include: ​

• 24/7 On-Call Availability: Ready to care for your child(ren) during your labor and birth.

• Full Care for Your Child: Providing a safe, enjoyable environment at home or another location, including meal preparation and engaging activities.

• Household Support: Light tidying, meal prep, and dishwashing to keep your home running smoothly.

• Educational and Emotional Support: Answering your child’s questions about the birth with care and thoughtfulness.

• Hospital Coordination: Bringing your child to meet their new sibling at the hospital or birth location (car seat safety required).

• Immediate Postpartum Care: Staying with your child until other arrangements are in place and assisting with sibling adjustments.

• Ongoing Communication: Providing text, email, and phone support throughout your pregnancy during business hours.

 

Pre-Labor Visits: ​

To ensure your child feels comfortable, I provide two in-home visits before your due date:

1. Getting Acquainted: During the first visit, I’ll meet your family, learn about your child’s routine, and review your birth and postpartum plans.

2. “Date Night” Practice: The second visit is a two-hour “date night” for you and your partner while I spend time with your child(ren), helping them feel at ease with me and the plan.

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On-Call Sibling Doula Support:​​

1. Labor Notification: Clients are responsible for informing the Sibling Doula of any signs of impending labor. Please allow 1-2 hours for arrival, depending on location and traffic.

2. Fee and Hourly Coverage: The service fee includes a set number of care hours. Additional hours are billed post-birth and due within seven (7) days. Prenatal visits and phone/text support are included in the overall fee.

3. Hospital Visit: After delivery, I can accompany your child(ren) to the hospital to meet their new sibling. I’ll also help capture family moments, though I am not a professional photographer.