What is a Postpartum Doula and what do they do?

Sleep Child O mine Postpartumdoula Service

Postpartum Doulas are there to Mother the Mother.

Bringing home a new baby is exciting but can also be very daunting. It is a major adjustment to family life in every aspect. A Postpartum Doula is there to provide emotional and physical support post delivery to help support her through her journey into motherhood, or expanding her family.

Postpartum Doulas are trained and well equipped to provide support with;

  • infant feeding options and breastfeeding support

  • safe sleep practices

  • soothing and sleep shaping techniques

  • getting into a new rhythm and routine with baby

  • overnight stays so that parents can sleep

  • connections to community resources for mental health and wellness providers

  • light house chores to take pressure off mom

  • meal preparation

  • sibling adjustment to life with baby

A Postpartum Doula is the support person you didn’t know existed.

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