Julie O'Leary
Support for the early hours, days and weeks with your
newborn baby.
Welcome
The days and weeks after a baby's birth can be both miraculous and overwhelming for a new mom. Navigating your way through the unpredictable territory of healing after childbirth, newborn care, breastfeeding, lack of sleep and intense emotions can create confusion and frustration instead of the calm and peaceful image of new motherhood you might have imagined.
As your Postpartum Doula, I serve as your gentle guide as you find your unique path through the early days and weeks of motherhood. As a Postpartum Doula, I provide support, education and comfort for mom, baby and family in this sometimes rocky terrain called the postpartum season.
I specialize in early morning “Sunrise” postpartum care. I have found that parents welcome early morning support to start the day feeling rested, refreshed and ready. Nights with a newborn can be long. Knowing that help is arriving early to:
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hold your baby while you go back to bed for some much-needed sleep
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prepare breakfast, tidy up the kitchen, start laundry, prep snacks and dinner while you rest
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care for baby while you shower, dry your hair, get “dressed” (this can be clean jammies!)
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allow for Dad to get in a run or take care of morning errands
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be available to listen, guide, and encourage
Bringing home twins or more? As a twin mom and your Postpartum Doula, I can offer practical support through the early days at home with multiples.
How Does Sunrise Postpartum Doula Care Help?
Depending on a family's needs, as your Postpartum Doula I:
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Encourage rest and gives physical support for mom as she recovers from birth
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Provide hands-on instruction and guidance in newborn care (diapering, bathing, dressing, swaddling)
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Offer breastfeeding support
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Support mother-baby bonding
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Twins or more? Set you up at home to managing the needs of more than one baby at a time
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Listen with empathy and provide emotional support for new mom and family
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Prepare snacks and meals
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Help with light housekeeping and laundry
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Assist with older siblings
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Can protect against postpartum mood disorders including postpartum depression by encouraging sleep, nourishment, time for self-care, and emotional support for mom
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Connect you with community resources and referrals
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Equip your family to embrace parenthood with confidence
About Julie
My name is Julie O’Leary, and I am a Postpartum Doula in Portland, Oregon. I was born in Portland and have lived here all my life. I am a mom to 3 grown daughters (including twins) and "Mimi" to two darling grandbabies. The profound and sacred journey of a woman bringing new life to the world and becoming acquainted with her new little one has always been beautiful and miraculous to me. I am honored to offer my heart, hands, experience and time to serving you and your baby as your encourager and guide at this most precious and vulnerable time in your life.
I have completed C.A.P.P.A. (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association) Postpartum Doula training in February 2019 and Working with Multiples training in April 2019. I have completed American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid CPR/First Aid/AED training.
Personal and Professional References available upon request.
Photo by Lara Blair Photography.
Rates
Please call or email for hourly rates and packages.
Gift certificates available.
Sunrise Postpartum Doula hours make a thoughtful baby shower gift for a mom-to-be; give the gift of rest and practical support.
