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Lemon Tree Doula Company postpartum care in Asheville, nc

I am so glad you are here! My name is Jenny and I am the owner of Lemon Tree Doula Company. Our company dedicates its work towards creating a world in which postpartum care is accessible and available to people of all backgrounds. We aim to support all new parents with the nourishment and support they deserve as they begin their journey into parenthood.

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I’m Jenny, a certified postpartum doula supporting the Asheville, NC area.

I am a CAPPA trained postpartum doula and nursing student at Western Carolina University with plans to continue my education to become a Certified Nurse Midwife. Prior to launching Lemon Tree Doula Company, I supported birthing patients as a volunteer labor doula at the University of Vermont Medical Center and provided health care assistance through my job at Planned Parenthood.

I draw my inspiration to provide compassionate and evidence-based postpartum care to all parents from the many generations of women in my family who have worked in healthcare. The greatest inspiration for my model of care is my late grandmother Ann. She was a nurse in New York City helping care for people from all walks of life. The name Lemon Tree Doula Company pays tribute to her. My final memory with her was having the privilege to care for her by cooking for her her favorite treat; a lemon cake. I carry her love, compassion, and nourishment through food to my practice today.

The black and white image is my grandma Ann caring for a mother and her newborn in New York City in 1962.

Photo credit to Esther Bubley with Children’s Bureau Photography

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 About Our Services

At Lemon Tree Doula Company we offer prenatal visits to help prepare expecting parents, postpartum doula care for parents of all backgrounds, and digital guidebooks for those who just need a little support.

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PRENATAL VISITS

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POSTPARTUM CARE

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DIGITAL GUIDEBOOKS

  • "I could not recommend working with Jenny and Lemon Tree Doula Company more! We hadn't used overnight doula services previously, and I so wish we had. This was our 3rd baby, and having a couple nights where Jenny took over helped me catch up on much needed sleep. Not only did I get to sleep, knowing she would bring Bo to me when he needed to eat, but I was left with a fridge and freezer full of the most healthy, nourishing, and delicious foods. Jenny listened to what we liked and also made recommendations and meal plans. One of our favorites was her chickpea garlic soup! A very favorite memory is Jenny making us protein pancakes with this delicious blueberry sauce. All four of us sat down to a breakfast together and devoured the pancakes (my 4 year old and 3 year old included). She created a special family moment for us, and I didn't have to do any of the cooking work. Amazing!"

  • "I valued Jenny’s flexibility and detailed information about my daughter’s night. It was amazing to recharge!"

My Specialties

As a certified doula and nursing student at Western Carolina University, I bring a wealth of evidence-based knowledge to my practice. I use this knowledge to specialize my care in postpartum meal preparation and accessible care for parents of all backgrounds.

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is doula care right for me?

Here are a few of my favorite resources on the value of doula care to help you explore if postpartum doula care is right for your family.

  • Learn more about the training required to be a CAPPA postpartum doula and how a doula can support you on their webpage.

  • Evidence Based Birth is my favorite resource for staying up-to-dateCon emerging trends within the material health field. Check out this link to read their article on postpartum doulas.

  • Mommy Labor Nurse is a great podcast with a lot of incredible advice from an experienced labor and delivery nurse. Check out this episode to learn more about the important of postpartum doulas.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

  • A postpartum doula is a professional who provides emotional, physical, and evidence-based informational support to new parents. The postpartum doula’s primary client is the birthing person, but provides care for the entire family. A postpartum doula is not a medical professional that can give medical advice or treatment.

  • I took my postpartum doula education course in the winter of 2023. I have passed my certification exam and am working towards submitting my final paperwork to be officially certified by CAPPA by the end of 2024. You can read more about what is required to be certified by CAPPA on their website.

  • A doula is a caregiver who can help educate, advocate, and care for a birthing person and their family. A doula is not a trained medical professional who can give medical advice. A midwife is a licensed professional who can provide well-woman care, family planning care, prenatal care, post partum care, and primarily is focused on delivery of the newborn.

I can’t wait to meet you!

Interested in learning more about our services? Reach out to us to set up a time to discuss how we can support you on your parenthood journey.

hello@lemontreedoulacompany.com