twin doula for twin mothers
Twin doula who takes care of twin mothers
My twin doula work prioritises your needs.
I want your postpartum to be filled with peace and joy so you can rest, heal, breathe, and transition into twinful motherhood with ease. I’m not here only to hold only your babies. I’m here first and foremost to hold you.
These days, there is a lot of focus on mothers’ well-being during pregnancy. Yet, oftentimes after birth, the majority of attention is directed to the babies. Many twin mothers, when asked, do not recall their childbirth and postpartum as a pleasant time. It appears mothers do not have the time, tools, or luxury to process their childbirth experience and adjust to the new reality they find themselves in.
While in many traditional and ancient cultures postpartum is a time where mothers are embraced and nurtured, sadly, in today’s fast-paced and modern world, many mothers find themselves left on their own with their newborns… The postpartum bubble, while being cozy and lovely, can be somewhat isolating.
Newborn twins need a lot of help, care, and love, of course… and so do their mothers.
ease into twin motherhood with peace and joy
While midwife nurses check in on mothers and babies in the first few weeks after birth, their focus seems to be more on your physical recovery and the growth of your newborns, less on how you are doing emotionally, and how you are adapting to the changes.
How are you feeling? Do you need anything? Do you have any concerns? Do you have the support you need?
It can be hard doing it all on your own. I believe supporting newborn mothers is essential, life-changing, and can make all the difference in the world for both parents and children.
I designed Twinful Life’s Postpartum Support to help newborn twin mothers get the rest, care, and love they need to find their bearings in the twin mothering role, bond with their babies, and connect with their maternal wisdom.
As a twin doula, I have completed my postpartum professional care studies with Newborn Mothers, and worked closely with mothers of twins in their first year following childbirth. My knowledge and experience will support your journey into twinful motherhood at your own pace, prioritising your needs, and help you enjoy your time with your babies. My service includes emotional and physical support, newborn twin-focused sleep consultation, and guidance.
I also offer Prenatal Support and online Antenatal Classes to help you and your family prepare for the arrival of the twins.
For twin parents with toddlers under the age of 5, WINZ subsidies are available.
Bonus: 20% off on sleep consultation once babies are 6 months old for clients purchasing the 4-week Postpartum Support Package.
Read more about managing expectations and preparing for twins in my Managing Expectations blog post.
If you want Twinful Life’s Postpartum Support to transform your twinful experience, book a package today.
To get more information about how postpartum support can help you and you family, book a discovery call below.
*Postpartum support is available for families residing in Auckland, New Zealand.
MAC, MAN, and Counties Manukau members receive 15% discount on all packages (please attach a copy of your current membership card when booking).
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While it can be referred to as Doula, the term isn’t accurate for the role of a postpartum support. Dr Dana Raphael has coined the term Doula (derived from Greek) which refers to breastfeeding support. Postpartum support does not focus on breastfeeding (although it can be part of it).
Twinful Life's postpartum support is inspired by many traditional cultures, and aims to acknowledge and focus on mothers’ well-being and emotional needs.
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I have curated my extensive experience with twin babies with my training as postpartum professional and a sleep consultant to provide a holistic postpartum support experience for you.
I offer physical help with the babies, emotional support, and advice about newborn sleep and settling so you can rest, eat, take a break, and relax. My priority is to take care of your needs, so you can recover from birth, ease into twin motherhood, bond with your babies, and make the most of your postpartum weeks.
Hands-on relaxation can include:
Settling babies to sleep
Support during breastfeeding and/or bottle feeding
Infant massage
Help with laundry
Talking about your feelings, parenting and babies concerns.
Taking over while you rest, eat, shower, etc…
Logistic support can include:
Optimising babies’ sleep environment
Ongoing support to help you understand the babies’ changing sleep needs
Introducing an effective and successful settling method for newborns
Preparation for upcoming sleep pattern changes to set you up for success
Discuss and organise potential strategies to establish a routine, cope with multitasking, and ensure your needs, and the babies’, are met.
Consultation about the ins and outs of raising twins with peace and joy
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When meeting for the first time, we will discuss your Oxytocin-boosting Plan.
This will help you identify things that make you feel good, rest, relaxed, and smile.
Making the plan will help me support you better during our time together, and ensure your day-to-day has moments that are designed to make you feel peace and joy.
When Oxytocin-boosting Plans are in place, postpartum can look that much better.
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All postpartum support packages begin with a 1 hour at-home introductory meeting.
In the introductory meeting, we will design your postpartum plan and goals. We will identify tools, strategies and resources to help you transition into a twinful motherhood with ease, and maximise my support during our time together.
2 Weeks Postpartum Package, $395 (USD):
1 hour introductory meeting.
2 visits per week, 3 hours per visit.
4 Weeks Postpartum Package, $660 (USD):
1 hour introductory meeting.
2 visits per week, 3 hours per visit.
NOTE: The price is for a travel distance of up to 20km from Onehunga, Auckland. Additional travel fees of $2/km will incur for a greater travel distance.
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If you have newborn twins and a toddler under the age of 5, you are eligible for subsides for certain services for the first 12 months.
Twinful Life Postpartum Support is recognised by WINZ, and you can get significant subsidies for my services.
Please provide the details below on the WINZ form when claiming your subsidies:
Trading name: Twinful Life Limited
Supplier ID number: CUR003012097