Ellen Fox Postpartum Doula

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Ellen Fox Postpartum Doula

Postpartum support for your entire family in the first 12 weeks after welcoming your newborn

10/13/2023

hello again!

i haven’t been super active on instagram lately because i got married! be on the lookout for lots more content soon 💕☺️

05/05/2023

💫 my availability for 2023 ⭐️

i am booked may - august with postpartum clients and will not be taking clients in september. however i am available october-december!

if you’re having a fall or winter baby please reach out! i offer a free 15 minute consultation to discuss what i do and how i can support you on your postpartum journey.

to schedule visit my website ellenfoxpostpartumdoula.com

i look forward to hearing from you and supporting you 💕☺️

05/03/2023

family visiting postpartum can often be a big stressor. you should never feel like you have to entertain someone in your postpartum recovery. unfortunately, not everyone understands how crucial this time period is to you and your baby’s mental and physical health. i usually tell families to make a list to put on their fridge of all the things that need to be done around the house. this takes you out of the trap of them holding the baby and you doing everything!

help from family is greatly different than help from a postpartum doula. yes, family can be helpful with chores and things that need to get done around the house. however, family may not have the skill set or knowledge that a postpartum doula has. i have extensive knowledge in newborn development, feeding patterns, breastfeeding, bottle feeding, and lots more! while family can be super helpful during this time, it does not replace the incredible support a postpartum doula provides.

04/10/2023

while you are supporting your baby in the nicu, friends and family often feel helpless on how to support you. most of the time they aren’t able to visit due to visitor restrictions and their support may be limited to outside the hospital.

if you are finding family is constantly asking you what they can do, here are some ideas! it can be nice to get outside the walls of your hospital room to take a walk outside with a loved one. it’s also helpful if they can watch your dog or an older sibling! as well as helping out around the house with dishes or laundry. and let’s face it, hospital food sucks. so some home cooked meals or gift cards are always welcomed!

03/28/2023

being a NICU parent can be so isolating. you may feel like you have no one to talk to. you may also feel like no one will quite understand.

i created this support group to help NICU families feel less alone and connect with each other!

keep an eye out for a zoom support group coming up soon, as well!

you can find the group by using the QR code above or using this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2160784987425464/

03/26/2023

i love cooking nutritious and comforting foods for my postpartum families. you body just went through a huge change and food plays a large role in how you recover. even though we want to focus on nourishing your body, your food doesn’t have to be boring! lots of color and warm, comforting foods are key

in this picture, i have a grilled cheese made with sourdough, nz grass fed cheddar cheese and fresh mozzarella with sautéed cabbage and kale and some raspberries to top it off!

message me now to create a postpartum plan that works for your family and helps your body recover! 🥰

03/20/2023

it’s okay to feel all those intense feelings! so often we hear that we should be grateful because we “have a healthy baby.” while that is true, it’s okay to feel sad or angry because your birth didn’t go as planned. it’s okay to feel upset because you had a high risk pregnancy and felt like you couldn’t enjoy it. you are allowed to feel grateful and happy with your baby while also feeling sad or angry about your birth.

as a postpartum doula, i hold space for you and listen to your story. i am not here to tell you how to feel. i am here to support you.

03/14/2023

you are not spoiling your baby by holding them too much! your newborn was just in a dark, warm, quiet environment for about 40 weeks. when they’re born, they’re welcomed into a bright, cold, noisy world! this is a big adjustment for a baby and they need support. by holding them, you are making them feel safe and loved. it is impossible for you to do that too much!

you cannot spoil your baby by loving them too much. in fact, evidence shows that when newborn’s needs are met, they are much more likely to want to be independent as a child. this support doesn’t have to fall all on you, either. postpartum doulas can help your baby feel loved while you are caring for yourself.

03/12/2023

during interviews, families sometimes ask me what a “typical” postpartum doula shift looks like. i tell them every shift is different but has the same theme, supporting you however you need in that time. sometimes families have lots of questions. sometimes families are overwhelmed with laundry and dishes. sometimes moms are concerned with how baby is eating. other times, parents just need a nap! and sometimes parents need someone to just listen.

postpartum doula care is whatever you need it to be! it is so tailored to how you are feeling in that moment.

book your discovery call with me today to create a postpartum support plan that works for you and your family!

ellenfoxpostpartumdoula.com

03/10/2023

skin to skin is so amazing! especially for the little ones born early or who are in the nicu. when a baby is fussy or having trouble feeding, skin to skin is always my go-to! it has so many incredible benefits for you and baby 💕

03/08/2023

so excited to announce that i am officially a certified lactation counselor! i finished my course with the health children project a few weeks ago and have been waiting for my test results.

while i have been providing breastfeeding support to many families accords the seacoast, this gives me some extra credentials and helped me fill in some knowledge gaps.

i am so excited to be offering lactation counseling appointments in addition to postpartum doula support! when you book me as you postpartum doula you truly get the whole package 💕

03/07/2023

the best of both worlds! doula and nurse!

so many of my clients appreciate my diverse background. while i can’t give you medical advice as a doula, it’s nice to have someone who knows what’s normal for you and your baby and what’s not. especially when you or your baby have more medical complexities!

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Portsmouth, NH

Telephone

+16317034602

Website

http://ellenfoxpostpartumdoula.com/

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