Cura Personalis Postpartum
a postpartum doula service located in Madison, WI
cura personalis
(verb)
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Latin phrase meaning to care for the whole person.
Who will be my postpartum doula?
That’s me, Meredith!
I am a Madison native, a Registered Nurse, a plant mom, a reading machine, an outdoor lover, and a DONA Certified Postpartum Doula.
(she/her/hers)
me
that’s me too!
I first learned the term cura personalis in nursing school at Marquette University.
The idea of intentionally caring for the mind, body, and soul stuck with me so deeply, it only made sense to name my practice after it.
After all, who better tends to your head, heart, and body than a postpartum doula?
What is a postpartum doula?
Guide
Your postpartum doula walks alongside you and your family. She provides gentle guidance through the peaks and valleys of your unique postpartum journey.
Trusted Resource
Your doula nurtures relationships throughout the Madison community and connects your family with trusted parent groups, lactation support, and more.
Hands-On Care
This looks different for every family, but may include help with feedings, sibling support, light household care, and giving you time and space to rest.
What a postpartum doula is not
Medical Provider
While I am in your home, my nurse hat comes off and doula hat stays on.
Baby Nanny or Nurse
The presence of a baby nanny or overnight service is invaluable - that’s just not what I do! I offer visits in the daytime, afternoons, and evenings in 4-hour shifts.
Housekeeper
I love a space that is conducive to health and healing, but my priority is spending time with you! I offer light household care only.
Is a postpartum doula right for me?
The postpartum period is one of immense change. If you are feeling overwhelmed at the thought of welcoming your little one(s), you are not alone.
That’s where I come in. I provide unbiased, judgement-free, and joy-full postpartum care. Every family looks different - here are some of my favorites!
- Families of color
- LGBTQ+ families
- Multigenerational households
- Single parents
- Adoptive families
Don’t see your family on this list? Talk to me!
I can’t wait to meet you.
Postpartum Doula Packages
Back to Basics
one in-home prenatal planning session
12 hours of postpartum support, recommended in 4-hr shifts. These visits offer custom support for your family’s needs
phone and text support during the first few weeks postpartum
$480
Set for Success
one in-home prenatal planning session
20 hours of postpartum support, recommended in 4-hr shifts. These visits offer custom support for your family’s needs
phone and text support throughout the first 12 weeks postpartum
$750
One-Stop Shop
sometimes you don’t know what you’ll need postpartum until you’re there!
I am happy to offer this single 4-hour visit, which can be used on its own or in combination with other packages
$120
What can I expect during a postpartum visit?
My visits are always based around your family’s needs, but here are a few things I’m happy to do during our time together:
- Assistance with breast/bottle feeding and pumping
- Grocery pickup
- Sanitizing bottles and pump parts
- Accompaniment to support/parent groups or first family outings
- Filling your water bottle, preparing snacks, getting you settled before and during nursing sessions
- Caring for your baby while you shower, rest, or eat
- Encouragement and a listening ear, always