postpartum

The Postpartum Doula offers many services to their clients, but the main goal is to help “mother the mother” and nurture the entire family as they transition into life with a newborn. This would include doing things to help mom and dad feel more confident in their roles, sharing education on family adjustment, and tending to the unique needs of a new mother. A Doula is there to provide support and help a new family in those first days and weeks after bringing home a new baby.

Research shows that moms, dads and babies have an easier time with this transition if a good support team is in place.1

1. Cochrane study on Doula Support - www.onlinelibrary.wiley.com

SUPPORT OFFERED

• Breastfeeding support
  
• Help with the emotional and physical recovery after birth
  
• Partner involvement
  
• Light housekeeping so that mom does not feel so overwhelmed
  
• Running errands
  
• Assistance with newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding and comforting
  
• Light meal preparation
  
• Baby soothing techniques
  
• Sibling care
  
• Referrals to local resources such as parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support and support groups
  

Postpartum Doulas often offer night time service to help the family transition more smoothly into the challenges of night time parenting. Each Doula offers different services, so it’s important that each family decide what their needs are and find a Doula who can meet those needs.