Sibling Doula

A Sibling Doula provides support for your older child(ren) during labor, birth, and the immediate postpartum period — doing whatever your family needs to help the transition to a new sibling go smoothly.

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What a Sibling Doula Can Do for You

• Be available 24/7 during your on-call period for birth support.

• Care for your child(ren) at home or another location: meals, activities, and a safe, engaging environment.

• Answer questions about the birth with care and thoughtfulness.

• Perform basic household tasks: load the dishwasher, tidy up, and prepare meals.

• Bring your child to meet the new baby at the hospital (with proper car seat safety).

• Support your partner during the birth if needed.

• Stay with your child after birth until further arrangements are made.

• Assist siblings in adjusting to the new baby at home.

• Provide text, email, call, or video support during pregnancy (normal business hours).

 

Before Labor & Delivery

Two In-Home “Play-Date” Visits to get to know your child(ren):

1. First Visit: Meet your child(ren), discuss birth/postpartum plans, and gather relevant information for their care.

2. Second Visit: Two-hour “date night” for you and your partner while your child(ren) becomes comfortable with the Sibling Doula and familiarizes themselves with your home and routines.
    

On-Call Sibling Doula Support

• Contacting the doula: It’s the client’s responsibility to notify me of any signs of labor. I may need 1–2 hours to reach you depending on location and traffic.

• Additional hours: The package fee covers the hours selected. Extra hours can be booked in advance and invoiced separately. Payment for additional hours is due by the 36th week of pregnancy if applicable.

• Hospital support: I can accompany your child(ren) to meet the new baby and help capture family moments (I am not a professional photographer). Transportation must be arranged separately