What can a postpartum Doula do for you?
The time after birth can be exhilarating but exhausting. While a mother's priority is likely to be her new baby she herself is recovering from birth and the whole family is adjusting to the demanding schedule of a newborn. As a postpartum doula (also known as a postnatal doula) I can visit with you during your pregnancy, help you develop a postpartum care plan and give you an idea of what to expect in the days and weeks following birth. (I may also be hired as an antenatal doula for bed-resting moms) After the birth of your baby I provide a number of services including support with postpartum recovery and healing - whether you have had a c-section or regular birth, help with newborn-care, support with lactation and infant feeding, emotional and practical support for the whole family. |
What is a Postpartum Doula?
"A postpartum doula provides evidenced based information on things such as infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, mother–baby bonding, infant soothing, and basic newborn care. A postpartum doula is there to 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." - American Pregnancy Association http://americanpregnancy.org/ |