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A postpartum doula: Nurturing Families after the birth
A postpartum doula is a non-judgmental woman with a quiet presence
in your home. Their main focus is in helping the new mother after
the birth of the baby. Each family’s needs are different,
so the services provided by your doula will vary to accommodate
your family in the best possible manner.
A postpartum doula provides loving support so that the new mother
feels well nourished, well rested, with her household in good
order so that she can focus her energy on her new baby. Mothers
and Fathers appreciate the support of other women. In today’s
society, our extended family members are not always available
to help, and even if they are, some of them do not have the breast-feeding
experience to support a new breastfeeding mom.
Motherhood is a major life transition and the adjustment period
feels less overwhelming when doulas are available to answer questions
or concerns.
Postpartum Doulas work between 3-6 hours per day, several days
a week or 5 days a week. Each family is unique and their needs
are too. We pride ourselves on our flexibility.
- Nutritious and delicious cooking
- Light household duties
- Laundry –for the entire family
- Grocery shopping
- Running errands
- Expert breastfeeding/bottle feeding advice
- Expert general newborn care
- Care of siblings (if applicable)
- Resources for new family
- Help mom to care for her postpartum body
- Support mom through emotional vulnerability
- Support dad through the transition to his new role
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