Mahdi Doula - Postpartum Care

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Mahdi Doula - Postpartum Care

To provide educated and nurturing assistance during the postpartum phase for infant(s), mother and family.

My purpose is to provide the proper educated and nurturing assistance for the well being of the infant(s) and mother. Through this assistance I offer the much needed relief, to the mother in her time of healing, as well as comfort and care to the newborn(s), along with the knowledge and information needed for the mother to make the best informed decision regarding herself and the newborn(s). Also, I provide education and guidance to the family, to improve the cohesiveness of the family to encourage a group effort in caring for the family's new addition(s).
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* Price Range: $20-$30 per hour
* I offer a sliding scale and pro-bono services for those who qualify. Sliding scale & Pro-bono info:
- The sliding scale is based off of Net Income.
- Pro-bono service is offered to one family a month. Please call for more details.
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Hours
- I service a minimum of three days a week at 4 hours, for day and evening shifts. Overnight shifts are eight (8) hours (with some flexibility).

- The minimum of 8 hours is required for each client.

- When hired, prenatally, I do require a non-refundable retainer for services. Please call to review a copy of the Postpartum Doula Agreement outlining retainer fees and additional limitations.
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Packages

As a Postpartum Doula, I provide all or any of the following for your new family:

- Assistance with newborn care and feedings
- Assistance with mother's postpartum healing
- Meal preparation
- Overnight support
- Support with multiples
- Support with perinatal mood & anxiety disorders
- Light housekeeping tasks
- Assistance with sibling adjustment
- Errands
- Household organization
- Companionship
- Community resources and professional referrals

~ Special package with additional charge:
- Education package includes:
~ Infant eye stimulation $15 *per 4 hour session
~ Early communication such as baby sign language $25 *per 4 hour session
~ Early motor skills development $20 *per 4 hour session

* Footnote: These special services are not on a set schedule. Said services will be explained in detail during consultation.

09/17/2023

Preeclampsia is a serious condition that can occur during pregnancy and affect around 5-8% of women. It is characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage which can be harmful to both mother and baby. This condition is more likely to occur in women who have a history of high blood pressure, are overweight, or are carrying multiple fetuses.

To manage this condition, it's crucial for moms and doulas to advocate for their rights and make informed decisions. They should work closely with their healthcare provider to develop a tailored treatment plan. Lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and reducing stress can help manage the condition.

Moms and doulas should educate themselves about preeclampsia and available options. They can attend childbirth education classes, join support groups and seek information from reputable sources. By taking an active role in their care, they can help ensure the best possible outcome for themselves and their babies.
www.yourmahdidoula.com/webinar-registration

02/16/2023

Thanks to African American Breastfeeding Network this training is made public for doulas in Milwaukee, WI.

Birth Workers it’s coming to Milwaukee…Birthing from the Core training, Saturday, March 4! Cost $45 A dynamic, information-packed, 4-hour training lead by Lakenia Mahdi Postpartum Doula and owner of Mahndi Doula…sharing knowledge and techniques to help people use stomach and pelvic muscles for proper pushing to give birth AABN’s 2023 training series

12/07/2022

This is so dope 😍 thank you guys for having me.

09/11/2021

Stay on the look out in January for my Spring training for Belly Binding. This is going to be a revised updated version.

05/15/2021

Coming to St. Louis, MO & Milwaukee, WI this October, dates to be determine in June. Registration will open when dates are established.
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St. Louis, MO

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+19077826030

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http://yourmahdidoula.com/

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Peace & Blessings!

I'm Lakenia, but everyone calls me Kenia. I'm a mother of four beautiful children; two girls and two boys, all under the age of six. I currently home-school during the day with lots of flexibility. I'm a certified postpartum doula; as well as, DONA trained. I wear many heats that range from belly binding practitioner to infant and toddler sign language instructor. I'm welled verse in ancient postpartum techniques. I have been doing this since 2013 but been in business since 2015.

My purpose is to provide educated and nurturing assistance during the postpartum phase for infant(s), mother and family. To improve the cohesiveness of the family and encourage a group effort in caring for the mother, father and the family's new addition(s).