Do I need a
POSTPARTUM DOULA?
A postpartum doula is a trained caregiver who supports a family as they adjust to life with a new baby. Whether it is your first baby or fifth baby or you’re bringing home twins or triplets or more, a growing family presents unique challenges each time.
Those early weeks are critical for recovery and bonding and every new family deserves to be supported during this precious time.
My role as your postpartum doula is to support and nurture each member of the family. I am also educated in the most recent evidence-based information surrounding postpartum recovery and newborn care. I am trained to anticipate your needs and meet them and will refer specialists as needed or requested.
Services offered as a postpartum doula include:
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Offering parents an opportunity to rest while I care for the newborn.
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Allowing the parents to bond with their new baby while I care for older siblings or do some light housework
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Allowing parents to spend some quality time with older siblings while I care for the newborn
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Ensuring the new mom is recovering well by asking appropriate questions
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Assisting with some meal and snack prep
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Answering questions and assisting with newborn care such as feeding, soothing, sleeping, diapering and more
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Providing comfort and a listening ear as the family processes the major changes they are experiencing
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Helping develop support plans and organizational techniques for when I’m not there