Your Fourth Trimester
With Karmen
Postpartum Doula supporting Edmonton, Leduc, Sherwood Park & surrounding areas.
Postpartum Doula
Support Packages
The following postpartum doula packages have been carefully curated to provide new mothers and their families with the support and guidance they need during this transformative time.
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I believe everyone deserves postpartum support, regardless of financial circumstances. That’s why I offer flexible payment plans and other options to make my services accessible to all.
The 5-5-5 Package
$2400
This package helps facilitate the "5-5-5 rule" with a 5-hour visit every day for the first 15 days after you come home with baby.
The 5-5-5 "rule" is a postpartum care plan that suggests you spend
5 days “in the bed”, 5 days “on the bed”, and 5 days “near the bed.”
The First
forty days package
$3000
This package includes four 4-hour daytime shifts per week for the first 6 weeks postpartum.
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All packages include a prenatal planning session and virtual support via text, call or email.
The fourth trimester reprieve package
$2300
This package includes one 6-hour daytime shift per week for the first 3 months postpartum.
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All packages include a prenatal planning session and virtual support via text, call or email.
the little transition
package
$800
This package includes three 4-hour daytime visits per week for the first two weeks postpartum.
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All packages include a prenatal planning session and virtual support via text, call or email.
the sleep recovery
package
$2300
This package includes a 6-hour overnight shift every night for the first 10 nights after you come home with baby.
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All packages include a prenatal planning session and virtual support via text, call or email.
The sleep
necessities
package
$6900
This package includes four 8-hour overnight shifts each week for the first 6 weeks postpartum.
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All packages include a prenatal planning session and virtual support via text, call or email.
the fill
your freezer
package
$500
This package includes one planning session, virtual support, and three 4-hour prenatal cooking shifts to help fill your freezer for your fourth trimester.
*Cost of food not included.
custom
packages
Do you have something else in mind? We can customize a package to fit your individual needs. Starting at $30/hr for daytime and $35/hr for overnight.
Daytime Support
Daytime postpartum shifts can be customized for your specific daily needs, and may include, but are not limited to:​
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emotional support: active listening, encouragement
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help with time for rest and self-care
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infant care instruction: feeding, sleep, development
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grocery shopping or errands
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accompaniment to appointments
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meal and snack preparation and planning
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light housework: laundry, dishes, tidying
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care and play for older siblings
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sourcing and providing evidence-based information
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community resource referrals and connections
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Daytime visits are 3-6 hours long,
and take place between 8am and 8pm.
Overnight Support
Overnight postpartum shifts may include:
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Talking about your day and going over any challenges you or questions you might have
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Caring for baby while you sleep - including soothing, burping and changing
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Bringing the baby to you to breastfeed or giving a bottle
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Soothing baby and helping establish healthy sleep habits
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Folding laundry or meal prep while baby sleeps
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Researching any resources you have requested
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Preparing breakfast or snacks for the next day
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Overnight Visits are 6-8 hours long,
and take place between 8pm and 8am.
My Hiring Process
1. Contact
Reach out to me through the contact form on my website, email, or social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. I'll respond as soon as possible to start the conversation!
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4. Prenatal Visit
Before the baby arrives, I will visit your home to go over your preferences, your vision for support, and any specific details about your home environment that will help create a comfortable and nurturing space during this time.​
2. Meet and Greet
We’ll set up a free consultation, either in person or virtually, to get to know each other. I’ll answer your questions and explain the details of my support so we can see if it’s the right fit.
5. Support Visits
When I arrive at your home at the scheduled time, we’ll decide together what the focus of the day’s support will be, ensuring it aligns with your needs in the moment.
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3. Tailor Support
We’ll explore the different types of support I offer, and together we’ll customize a package, schedule and payment plan that fits best for you.
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6. Text Me Anytime!
All packages include 24-hour support (within reason) via text, phone call, or email, so you can reach out whenever you need guidance or reassurance.
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