POSTPARTUM DOULA SERVICES
What is a Postpartum Doula?
Postpartum doulas assist families in the transitional time immediately following birth. They help families adjust to a "new normal" by supporting emotional and physical recovery after birth.
Postpartum doulas can...
Postpartum doulas can...
- Help keep up with household tasks
- Run errands
- Assist with siblings
- Prepare light meals
- Assist with baby care if you are feeling overwhelmed or unsure
- Provide reassurance about normal newborn behavior
- Help with baby soothing techniques
- Provide breastfeeding support
- Facilitate bonding with your new baby
- Provide referrals for local resources and additional support
- Provide evidence-based information on topics such as
- Infant feeding
- Emotional and physical recovery from birth
- Mother-baby bonding
- Infant soothing
- Basic newborn care
- Infant feeding
Why are Postpartum Doulas Helpful?
Many women do not realize before they give birth that they will need time and help to heal and recover from birth, whether they had a vaginal or a cesarean section.
Often, family members are unable to help due to distance or their own work schedules.
It is incredibly helpful to have someone there to offer you support as you adjust to life with your new baby and recover physically from your birth.
Postpartum doulas are not nannies. They will help take care of your baby, but they also take care of you. Because when you are cared for, you can relax, recover and enjoy your new baby.
Often, family members are unable to help due to distance or their own work schedules.
It is incredibly helpful to have someone there to offer you support as you adjust to life with your new baby and recover physically from your birth.
Postpartum doulas are not nannies. They will help take care of your baby, but they also take care of you. Because when you are cared for, you can relax, recover and enjoy your new baby.
Who can Benefit from Postpartum Doula Support?
- First time or veteran parents
- Single parents
- Parents without local family support
- Military families
- Parents of multiples
- Parents through surrogacy or adoption
- Any family that wants help during this transition
When Should I Hire a Postpartum Doula?
We believe the earlier the better, but contact us at any time in your pregnancy.
Investment
Rates will vary from doula to doula based on factors like trainings/certifications, experience, location and customizeable package options.
Interested in Postpartum Doula Services?
Contact us today to get started with a free consultation!