Postpartum Doula
In some parts of the world, the postpartum person is honored, massaged, fed nourishing meals, encouraged to rest & supported by other mothers in the community. Our society misses this important aspect of mothering. Allow us to make it part of your story.
A postpartum doula can provide that support.
What is a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula offers expert support to the entire family during the transformative postpartum period.
Physical Support
Postpartum doulas assist with daily tasks, allowing you to spend more time bonding with your baby and get some much needed rest. Helping with breastfeeding, soothing techniques, postpartum recovery, and more.
Family Support
Postpartum doulas check in with all members of the family to make sure they have what they need while adjusting to their new roles and routines. This can also include helping members communicate their needs and concerns in a healthy way.
Emotional Support
Being a new parent, or bringing home a new baby, can present many challenges. Postpartum doulas take an empathetic approach to your support, using active listening techniques, and providing a judgement free space where parents will feel empowered and confident.
Informational Support
Postpartum doulas offer evidence-based information and provide referrals so that parents can take that information and make the decisions that are best for their families.
Postpartum services may include…
Help with recovery after birth, both physical and emotional
Baby care
Diapering support: working with cloth as well as disposables
Feeding support and information for both nursing and bottle feeding
Assisting with baby wearing techniques
Helping the family adjust to their new roles and routines
Helping to screen for postpartum mood disorders
Household chores and organization help, as relates to the baby
Meal prep, and postpartum nutrition information
Emotional support (for everyone)
Providing evidence-based information and referrals
What does this support look like?
3-4 hour day shifts
8-10 hour night shifts