Welcome - I’m really glad you are here
Everyone deserves a gentle, safe and caring postpartum experience
Hey, I’m Amanda and I’m a Postpartum Doula in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
I believe you are everything your baby needs. I believe that listening to your own intuition is a very important skill to build as a parent. When you are taken care of, rested and feeling connected to your baby, listening to your intuition becomes a lot easier. My goal is to help you feel calm and confident as a parent to your new baby. Everyone deserves to be supported during their transition into motherhood/parenthood.
The word doula means “the one who mothers the mother” and that’s exactly what I do -caring for you so you can care for your baby all while feeling rested, calm and supported.
My approach
Every visit starts with me with checking in with you- maybe over a cup of tea or while I make you a nourishing meal. We will chat about what you need that day and make a plan together.
No two visits will look exactly the same and every family has different needs.
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A shoulder to cry
Caring & non judgmental emotional support
Help with problem solving (family/relationships, etc)
Help with identifying & setting boundaries
Active listening
Help you navigate your birth experience (for partners too)
Provide you with a mental health checklist (PPD/PPA)
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Relaxation massage
Demonstrate how to use baby carriers/wraps
Clean/tidy (vacuum, laundry, dishes, etc)
Help with showering post cesarian birth if needed
Baby feeding support & troubleshooting if things get tough
Bottle sanitizing
Organize & set up postpartum spaces
Organize baby room/clothing
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Care for baby while parents eat, rest, shower
Demonstrate infant care like bathing, bottle feeding, baby wearing, swaddling and nursing positions
Bathe baby
Caring for baby while parents bond with older children
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Providing a list of local resources
Hands on education on infant & parent care (feeding, bathing, diapering, calming techniques, etc)
Provide referrals upon request
Set up a sitz bath
Make ‘padsicles’
Listen to your birth experience
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Prepare healthy snacks and meals
Set up a ‘meal train’ with family & friends
Place your online grocery order
Help meal plan & prep
Make freezer meals
I am a certified postpartum professional and a graduate of the postpartum doula program through DONA International.
I have extended education and experience in breastfeeding, perinatal mental health and supporting families with multiples.
In October 2024, I was a speaker for the Perinatal Mental Health Conference where I spoke about the importance of Postpartum Planning to an audience of Perinatal professionals.
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