Description
POSTNATAL DOULA support at home with Vanessa
Vanessa supports women, co-parents, and families on emotional, physical, and practical levels — both in the immediate period after birth. She provides practical assistance during your "golden month," in which you recover from your childbirth and strengthen the bond with your baby. She is like a little good fairy in your village — a type of support that is often lacking in our modern lifestyle.
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT WITH VANESSA
- Are you expecting a baby and would you like to take some time – either alone or with your partner – to prepare for the postnatal period before the birth ? Then you can book a 2-hour postnatal DOULA session directly through this page at Wheel of Care.
- Have you already given birth and would you like to be supported at home by Vanessa? If so, please fill in this form and Vanessa will contact you as soon as possible to arrange an appointment at your home.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A POSTNATAL HOME VISIT:
Vanessa comes to your home in Brussels for a 2-hour visit during which she can offer:
- Presence, compassionate listening, and non-judgmental space for emotional expression;
- Sharing and unpacking your birth story;
- Physical care and regenerative treatments: massage, pelvic closing, herbal poultices, guided meditation… to care for you as you care for your baby;
- Preparation of nourishing, comforting meals and snacks;
- Practical & domestic help based on your needs;
- Breastfeeding or bottle-feeding support;
- Relief so you can take a shower, eat peacefully, sleep, get some fresh air, or simply breathe;
- Sharing useful information on a variety of topics: postpartum recovery, baby's rhythm, breastfeeding, lochia, sleep & co-sleeping…
- Whatever else you may need during this life transition.
And because having a doula by your side goes far beyond the first 3 postpartum months, Vanessa also offers long-term support through motherhood, when questions arise around: extended breastfeeding and weaning, returning to work, childcare, parenting, relationship challenges, chronic sleep deprivation, matrescence and identity shifts, body image, sexuality, feminism, menstruation and hormonal cycles, and the balance between womanhood and motherhood…
Never hesitate to reach out to Vanessa — even just once — if you feel the need for a safe, listening space where you can truly be held. Because YES, you deserve to call in your doula on this mothering journey, especially when the waves feel overwhelming or whenever needed on the journey of motherhood/parenthood/family life.
Give yourself the powerful support of having a doula for life.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- A prenatal meeting of 2 hours is recommended in the third trimester to prepare for your postnatal period.
- Vanessa offers packages of multiple postnatal home visits, each lasting 2 hours. The number and frequency are fully tailored to your needs. The sessions can be bundled in the first 3 months or spread over a longer period (up to 1 year or more).
- After the first conversation, you will receive a tailored proposal that is customised to your wishes and situation.
Postnataal Pricing Example ;The Honored Postnatal Package (€525 to €740) includes: 1 prenatal session (2h during the third trimester) – (€97) 4 to 6 postnatal home visits (2h each) – (€107 each).
The perfect gift to include on your baby registry!
A doula’s support is complementary to midwives and doctors who provide medical care. Vanessa offers insights on certain topics and refers to healthcare professionals when needed. Together, we work to make your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum experience as smooth and joyful as possible.