Childbirth Education and Labor Support for Expectant Families
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The most common calls for help regard lactation (nursing). The first call you make for
nursing questions should be back to the hospital or birthing center you delivered in. Many
offer nurses who will come to your home or meet with you at the hospital. All will offer
referrals to lactation consultants or organizations. We recommend the following additional
places for help:
Laleche League
They will send someone to your home to help you out and provide great referrals.
Call them 24 hours a day at: 206-521-1336
Or visit them online at: www.nwlink.com/~ahulse/lllwa.html
Breastfriends
Offer support and referrals. A wealth of information online!
Or visit them online at: http://www.breast-friends.org/
Many women like to have someone hired to help them after the delivery. The three following
options are the most common:
Housekeeper
If you already have one, hire her for extra hours following the birth of your baby. Anything
you can do to give yourself time to recover and time to spend just holding and nursing your
baby is great. Prices vary from $8.00 an hour to $40.00 and up.
Nanny
A nanny can help you with that care of your new baby or the care of your older children.
Prices vary from $20 per hour to $50 per hour and up.
Post Partum Doula
I always explain the role of a post partum doula as a woman who would be your dream
mother-in-law without any of the issues attached! She cooks, cleans, runs errands, holds
the baby while you sleep or shower, is trained in lactation and can help you with nursing
issues. She’ll cook you a warm meal and wash the dishes afterwards! Prices vary but
average around $25 an hour.
For referrals to Postpartum doulas, please click here
