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Now Offering Dad's Nights!
Gain confidence in supporting your little one through the night with Tandem’s team at your side!
Frequently Asked Questions:
The Postpartum House is a great choice for anyone healing from birth OR welcoming a new baby into their home! Typically, baby will stay with you at the Postpartum House (with exception in case of NICU babies, surrogacy, and loss). If the baby is staying with you, they need to be safe to sleep in our bassinets (e.g. not pulling up or crawling!). Watch our calendar for Dad’s nights, which are exclusively for Dads and their babies.
If you have a baby in the NICU at IU Health Bloomington, the Postpartum House is also a great place to stay to be closer to your baby.
If you believe you would benefit from our services, and are unsure if it’s the right fit, please call (812) 727-0134 or email admin@tandembloomington.org
Rooms are intended for moms or birthing parents and their newborn(s), but partners can visit during the day and also join for meals. Dad’s Nights are exclusively for dads and their babies. Surrogates, adoptive parents, foster parents, and those healing from loss are also all welcome. Currently, the ‘Ohana room can accommodate a toddler sibling overnight in addition to an infant. Let us know if you have multiples or other special circumstances!
Although we may be able to book last-minute stays for special cases, it is best to book ahead of time for confirmation and ease. All reservation dates are adjustable without penalty because babies rarely come on schedule!
Beyond the basic services that the Postpartum House offers, such as around-the-clock support, catered meals, in-room bathrooms, and a relaxing environment for comfortable recovery, Tandem also works to create a community. Parents can connect with others who are in the same phase of life, and create long-term relationships. Our team is there to listen to your birth story and your changing relationship dynamics, figure out all the tips and tricks of infant care, and more!
Postpartum Services
Your first priorities after having a baby should be letting your body heal and getting to know the new little one(s) in your life. The more you can let your village take care of the nest, the better.
In your free consultation, we will discuss scheduling, support needs, and our sliding scale.
Direct Household Care
We create a nurturing, restful atmosphere in which parents may eat, sleep, shower, and rest. Overnight care, meal prep, errand running, and household support are just the beginning of what we offer.
Companionship & Support
At Tandem, we support your emotional and physical recovery after birth, help with post-birth comfort measures, and providing you with support and processing of feelings about birth or what it feels like to have a baby at home.
Resource Connection
Tandem Doulas work with you as a team. Doulas screen for feeding challenges and postpartum mood disorders, and refer to other care providers when needs exceed our scope of practice. Doulas can also deliver free supplies from Tandem's Free Room.
What Our Doulas Offer
- Supporting emotional and physical recovery after birth
- Handling a newborn
- Helping with post-birth comfort measures
- Creating a nurturing, restful atmosphere in which parents may eat, shower and nap
- Hands-on infant care instruction (feeding, burping, bathing, diapering, dressing, taking temperature, skin and nail care, calming techniques)
- Umbilical cord/circumcision care
- Breast pump/accessory education and support
- Sleep support
- Light meal/beverage prep
- Overnight care
- Errand running
- Light household support
- Screening for feeding challenges and postpartum mood disorders
- Referring to other care providers when needs exceed our scope of practice
- Providing emotional support and processing of feelings about birth or what it feels like to have the baby at home
Postpartum Doula Rates and Levels of Service
In-Home Daytime Support
$0-$32 Hourly
- Errand Running
- Household Support and Meal Prep
- Infant and Sibling Care
- Family Education
- Resource Connection
- Emotional Support
Overnight Tier 1
$0-$30 Hourly
- Direct Infant Overnight Care
- Doula may sleep while the baby sleeps
Overnight Tier 2
$0-$40 Hourly
- Direct Infant Care
- Doula may sleep while the baby sleeps
- Support with baby laundry, bottle and pump part washing, diaper disposal
Overnight Tier 3
$0-$50 Hourly
- Direct Infant Care
- Doula may sleep while the baby sleeps
- Support with baby laundry, bottle and pump part washing, & diaper disposal
- Completes household chores for the entire family
Have Questions?
Contact us at: (812) 727-0134 | admin@tandembloomington.org
Additional Resources
Community Meal Train
Members of our community who have limited resources and/or support networks during and after pregnancy may sign up to receive a postpartum community meal train.
New Familes Receive:
One free nourishing meal a week for 8 weeks,
delivered by Tandem Team Member to their door and the ability to access other Tandem resources.
Request a Meal Train
Doulas are for Everyone
Tandem provides care for all, regardless of ability to pay.
Everyone Can Afford a Doula
- Let us know in your Free Consultation that you are planning to use a sliding scale (you set the price)
- Ask your employer to see if they are participating in Tandem’s Postpartum Benefit Plan
- Current Participating Employers:
- Monroe County Government
- SCCAP
- Wonderlab
- Check your HSA and contact your insurance provider to see if there is any coverage for postpartum doula support. Check also with your employer’s HR department to see if there may be other eligible benefits that can be used.
- Let us know if you have Anthem Medicaid, we can connect you with potential financial support
- Tandem’s office manager is also available to assist with making insurance inquiries (admin@tandembloomington.org)
- Current Participating Employers:
- Monroe County Government
- SCCAP
- Wonderlab
- Let us know if you have Anthem Medicaid, we can connect you with potential financial support
- Tandem’s office manager is also available to assist with making insurance inquiries (admin@tandembloomington.org)
Is Your Employer Participating in Our Benefit Plan?
Employees of Monroe County Government, SCCAP, and Wonderlab may be eligible for free Postpartum Doula services as part of their employment benefits. Talk to your HR department about your eligibility or to encourage them to enroll.
