How We Help

At Willow River Doula Collective, we offer inclusive, trauma-informed, and compassionate support for every stage of your journey—through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Our doulas walk alongside you with personalized care tailored to your needs, including birth planning, continuous labour support, and thoughtful postpartum visits to help you rest, recover, and bond with your baby. We also offer inclusive childbirth education, sibling and pet care, placenta prints, and belly binding. Whether you're looking for emotional reassurance, hands-on newborn support, or practical household help, we’re here to be your village.

Postpartum

One of the most important ways to prepare for the "Fourth Trimester" is by setting up your support system. During this time, we become your village, supporting you and your family every step of your postpartum journey.

The Process

During a typical 3-hour visit, your doula will:

  • Watch you feed your baby if you are breastfeeding / body-feeding and see if we can give any tips for a better latch

  • Take your baby to play with them and put them down for a nap so you can rest, get yourself some food, and shower

  • Tidy the house while baby is napping

  • When your baby is cueing they are hungry, we will bring them to you or feed them with a bottle, whichever you prefer

A non-exhaustive list of services we can provide as your doulas:

  • Process how your birth went and how recovery is going

  • Discuss any feelings of postpartum depression or anxiety and recommend additional counseling when necessary

  • Assist with breastfeeding / body-feeding by offering advice for an improved latch, demonstrating different ways to hold your baby while feeding, and providing information on milk storage

  • Hold, soothe, and watch over your baby while you get some alone time to sleep, shower, etc.

  • Assist with keeping the house clean by doing light housework – tidying, laundry, doing dishes, etc.

  • Meal prep by chopping vegetables or baking muffins

  • Keep you company when your partner goes back to work

  • Accompany you on walks, trips to the doctor, or errands if you are nervous about making these trips alone with the baby

  • Watch and play with your older children

  • Help with bedtime and sleep support

  • Make healthy baby food

  • Anything else you can think of that you need help with!

Packages

Single 3-hour visit = $150 

Unsure if doula support is right for you? Book a one-off visit and see how it feels!

Sugarbush Package = $440 

9-hour package including 3 postpartum visits. A little treat that is best for families who aren't sure how much support they will need, but want a couple of visits in the first weeks to aid in preventing sleep deprivation.

Rockwood Package = $860 

This 18-hour package includes 6 postpartum visits. Best for families who aren't sure how much support they will need, but want a couple of visits in the first weeks to aid in preventing sleep deprivation.

Riverside Package = $1,690 

A 36-hour package that includes 12 postpartum visits and is best for families who want consistent help during the first months after birth. Typically scheduled as twice a week for a month and a half.

Conestogo Package = $2,210 

Offers 42-hours, or 16 postpartum visits and is perfect for families with older siblings who will need regular visits for the first 2-3 months as you adjust to your new baby. Looking for extensive support after booking? We can visit every single day for two weeks to ensure you and your baby are well rested and taken care of.

Laurel Creek Package = $2,700 

This 60-hour package offers 20 postpartum visits and is best for families wanting substantial help during the months following birth, especially great for those who do not have extended family support. We can visit twice a week for 3 months, or spread out the package to include daily support in the first week after birth, and 1-2 visits a week afterwards.