C-Section Support Looks Like This
How our journey together may look
Session 1: Initial Chat; 30 minutes, free of charge face to face meeting, to explore whether we connect.
Session 2: Antenatal visit; 2 hours, meeting other members of your family, support with nesting or packing your hospital bag, fully understanding your wishes and needs.
Session 3: Overnight Support; 12 hours in the hospital following your birth so your partner can go home to sleep, refuel and be present with your older child(ren). Whilst with you I take notes, communicate reassuring information and updates to your partner, encourage skin to skin, minimise interruptions so you can bond, rest and recover. Support your breastfeeding journey. Practical baby care, liaise with the ward staff, advocate for your needs and helping you in the ways you need.
Session 4: Postnatal; 2 hours. Depending on the length of your hospital stay the next visit may be to support your transition home. An extra pair of hands to ensure your comfortable settling in back home. Meeting the needs of your other children whilst you settle in. Preparing a light, easily digestible meal that supports your recovery.
Session 5: Postnatal; 3 hours. Feeding support, holding baby so you can sleep, eat or shower.
Session 6: Postnatal 2 hours. Listening, tidying, changing bedsheets, making you a cup of tea.
Session 7: Postnatal 2 hours. Driving you to an appointment, picking up a prescription, making lunch.
Session 8: Postnatal 2 hours. Upsizing baby clothes, picking up groceries, sending a parcel.
Session 9: Postnatal 2 hours. Preparing dinner, loading the dishwasher, folding laundry.
Session 10: Postnatal 2 hours. Taking baby out for a walk whilst you take a nap.
Session 11: Postnatal 2 hours. Playing games and reading with your toddler. Giving you time and space.
This support is made up of a combination of my Overnight Supporter package and a 15 Hours Postnatal Package.
Above is suggestion of how postnatal support might look. Every session with a postnatal mummy looks different, they’re structured around your needs. Whilst your plan might be to go for a sleep whilst I’m with you, your baby might have other plans that we need to respond to. Some days I might be your older child’s best friend but other days they may just want their mummy. My gentle approach to you and your family is responsive to everyone’s needs and respectful of boundaries.
Overnight/Daytime Hospital Companion Service
I’ll help you pass your baby for feeding, change nappies and fetch items you need. Holding your baby whilst you sleep or keep watch so you can relax whilst you continuing skin to skin. Reminding you to stay hydrated, manage pain, capture photos, minimise interruptions and advocate for your wishes. If necessary I will liaise with NICU for updates and support expressing milk to protect your feeding journey.
Your overnight companion, I will create an oxytocin boosting, comfortable environment to encourage bonding, support feeding, promote healing. Allowing your partner to comfortably return home for sleep or older siblings, safe in the knowledge that you are well cared for, with direct communication for sharing updates.
Bringing with me, a warm nourishing meal to help restore your energy and accelerate your recovery-something far more comforting and sustaining than the simple toast you’ll be otherwise offered.
What are your thoughts?
If you’d like to meet to discuss please book an initial chat today.
Please note: Overnight Hospital Support availability is limited.
Not convinced?
I’ve written this blog post that shares some of my learnings and experiences of providing this invaluable support.
