Postnatal Support for You
The Golden Month
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the first 40 days after birth are known as the Golden Month. That period is considered a sacred time in the life of a birthing person, and they are being given the utmost support - All to ensure that their future life will be one of health and happiness.
What does my Postnatal Support include?
The Pillars of Postnatal Care
There are certain themes that are reflected in postnatal care around the world: REST, LOVING TOUCH, CARING SUPPORT and CONTACT WITH NATURE & RITUAL.
Depending on your set-up and needs, my support can look different for each family. However, I will always do my best to ensure that you rest and replenish. At our first complimentary meeting, we will discuss a care plan to ensure that you get the support you wish for (yet, I can still be flexible and adapt to changes that may arise during your postpartum journey).
Supporting you could mean looking after your baby while you take a nap or have a bath. It could also mean assisting you with feeding, infant care, contact sleep, household tasks and childcare for older children. Different strengthening and pampering treatments are also part of my offer. My aim is for you to enjoy this special time as carefree and supported as possible. Finally, I bring little gifts to aid your recovery, as well as an open ear and gentle touch.
Please scroll down to for an overview of my postnatal support ✨
Your Investment in Postnatal Support
You can book me at any time during your pregnancy (as part of your plan for postpartum), as well as, after your baby is born, or as a support when your baby is already older.
As a mum and the oldest of eight, I have plenty of experience in infant care and looking after children.
I'm also fully DBS checked and completed my training as a breastfeeding peer supporter with the Breastfeeding Network. I hold a Level 2 certificate in Safeguarding Children.
My postnatal fees are £ 20 per hour.
You can book me for a block of hours that you may want to use individually (The minimum there would be a block of 3 hours).
Or...
You can book me for 20 hours >
- £ 20 x 20 h = £ 400
Or for 30 hours
- £ 20 x 30 h = £ 600
(You can book any amount of hours, with 3-hour slots being the minimum)
For postnatal support, I usually take payments in full before your baby is born.
However, if that proves difficult for you, please still get in touch, and I'm sure we can work something out.
I cover Helston, the Lizard and surroundings. Also, Truro, Falmouth and Penzance areas. (Pretty much anything that is within a one-hour drive from Helston)
*Depending on where you live, I might have to charge mileage (if you are further than a 15-miles drive away from Helston)
"Faye was everything I needed and more. I am so grateful to have found her to walk beside me through my first postpartum weeks. She listened to all my worries with kindness and never judgment, had wise and thoughtful feedback, she always left me in a clean home feeling renewed and inspired and nourished physically and emotionally. Faye was always brilliant at intuitively seeing what I needed. She researched for me, cleaned our home and cooked beautiful nourishing meals, helped healing with herbs, food, massage and so much more! I felt so comforted and happy to have Faye in my home, like having a best friend or sister to share the load. My three year old son also adores Faye and still talks about her all the time. She was such a gift to me in those first weeks and I couldn’t recommend her enough." Annie Attwell
Massages, Herbs and Healing ✨
"The best baby shower gift I could have ever received! My wonderful friend gifted me postpartum doula support, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed after having my baby.
Faye was truly incredible. She supported not only me, but my whole family with childcare , cooking, companionship, and just being a calm, caring presence. Even before my baby arrived, she offered such helpful advice and reassurance.
Every time Faye came over, she brought the most thoughtful goodies: delicious treats, soothing massage oils, sitz bath mixes, and relaxing bath salts. Everything was so beautifully nurturing.
I absolutely loved having her support after welcoming my baby girl. I only wish we could have her with us all the time!" Alicia Simon-Brown