The postpartum period is one of the most sensitive times in a person’s life. It is a period full of transition and change. The shift from pregnancy into raising an infant is turbulent though it is rewarding. Around the world, the concept of the nuclear family is lost in multigenerational homes and tight-knit communities. There these new families are supported by a number of different people: bringing them food, watching their child/ren, and acting as a reminder to their personhood outside of parenting. In America, we are more accustomed to more individualism and having a smaller family unit. This can cause stress on those bringing home an infant because all responsibilities fall on only the parents with very few or no other adults to help. To combat this, Beyond Earthside provides postpartum care in various forms to help ease the weight of these responsibilities.
Postpartum Planning $60
This service provides you with valuable information to help prepare yourself and your home for your newest arrival. We will go over everything from what to expect in those first weeks to maintaining your relationships. You will also receive some of the tips and tricks Norma has learned through her experience.
Daytime Postpartum Care
This postpartum support is essentially another set of hands. During home visits, Norma helps with light household cleaning like dishes and laundry or running errands. They can also provide infant care so that parents can eat, shower, or even take a nap. These postpartum care sessions last 4-6 hours for up to 24 hours a week and take place between 10a-5p Mon-Thurs.
Helping Hand 12 hours $360
This package is for families who would benefit from a bit of extra help in the early postpartum period. You will have 4 hours of support for the first 3 weeks so you can focus on loving your little one.
Tender Start 24 hours $720
For families who need a bit more support in the first month of care this package is for you. The first 2 weeks you will have 4 hours of care twice a week and then 4 hours a week for an additional 2 weeks.
Soft Landing 48 hours $1400
If you’re looking for more intensive support, look no further. It is perfect to avoid having any laundry woes! With this package you will receive 4 hours of twice weekly support for 6 weeks.
Customized Support $30/hour
Discounts begin at 60 hours. A minimum of 12 hours. Postpartum services are available for the first year after birth.
Date Night $35/hour
Looking to have a night out? Beyond Earthside can help! Whether it’s your first time leaving your baby or you become a regular client, Norma will take precious care of your little one. While you have a night on the town, they can feed, bathe, and get your baby tucked into bed.
Minimum of 4 hours between 5p-10p
Overnight Infant Care
One thing any parent will tell you about is the sleep deprivation you face when you bring home a new baby. This postpartum service was created to help alleviate some of those sleepless nights. You will be able to rest without worry as Norma will provide all the care your infant needs including feedings, changing, comforting, and settling them back into sleep. This can be utilized by exclusively breastfeeding parents as well. For these sessions, Norma will arrive at your home between 8p-11p and stay for 8 or 10 hours overnight for up to 3 days and 30 hours a week, Mon-Thurs. Weekends (+$5/hour) and Holidays (+$10/hour) are available by request.
Counting Sheep 64 hours $2,880
Fight back against sleepless nights with 2 nights of guaranteed rest each week. You will have 16 hours of overnight infant care each week for a month. This is best for those families who are coping well and have strong support but need a little more rest.
Tranquil Nights 96 hours $4,320
If your sleep bank is running low, this package provides a strong start with 24 hours of support for 2 weeks spread over 3 days. This helps to recharge your battery and restore your sleep bank a bit. Afterwards, you receive 3 additional weeks of twice weekly overnight infant care to help maintain this balance.
Sweet Dreams 144 hours $6,480
Designed for those who need more intensive support, this package gives you a full 6 weeks of overnight infant care. You will receive 24 hours of care across 3 days each week. This will help you to maintain your sleep bank and stay relatively rested through some of the rougher parts of the infant stage.
Personalized Care $45/hour
Families with specific needs or schedules in mind can still receive overnight infant care services. Beyond Earthside requires a minimum of 64 hours for this service and offers discounts at 150 hours.
Sleep Training
Sleep training is the process of helping your baby become accustomed to extending sleeping periods on their own. It also helps them to learn how to self-soothe. Many parents of newborns find themselves counting down the days until they can count on reliably getting 6+ hours of sleep again. When beginning to think about sleep training, there are many things to consider including your child’s age, weight, feeding habits, and more. The whole process can be confusing and add even more stress to your already sleep deprived brain. In an attempt to address the concerns that Norma has repeatedly encountered with her doula clients, she has added these options to the array of Beyond Earthside services.
Consultation $250
Together, Norma and your family will discuss some of the most popular sleep training options to help determine which ones are the best fit for your family. You will also receive a sleeping area evaluation and help in creating a routine for your baby. Throughout this consultation, you will receive some of the tips and tricks that Norma has picked up while providing various families with postpartum support and overnight infant care.
Available virtually or in-person.
Overnight Sleep Training $2,900
Sleep training is one of the more difficult parts of the first year. Parents may feel they are doing something wrong or even guilty for starting the process. To help ease these feelings, Beyond Earthside provides a jumping off point for families. For 10 hours a night, 3 nights a week Norma will be at your house overnight to help you begin this journey. She will be there for 3 nights in a row at the beginning of sleep training, as these are usually the most difficult nights. Then she will return for an additional 3 nights the following week at your discretion. Ideally, this will be utilizing the Ferber or Modified Ferber method, but other methods can be considered. Available for infants 4-12 months. This service includes a consultation.
For more information about services or sliding scale options, reach out via email or schedule a meeting.
