What is a Postpartum Doula?

A postpartum doula is someone who provides non-medical support to families. As a postpartum doula, I do however, offer emotional, physical, and educational support in the postpartum stage.

What do I do as a doula?

  • Discuss and help you process your birth experience

  • Postpartum expectations and come up with a plan

  • Baby wearing techniques

  • Assist you with newborn feeding whether you

    choose to chest-feed or formula feed

  • Educate about normal newborn cues

  • Assist the mother with physical changes

  • Help transition the older children

  • Prepare small meals

  • Baby laundry

  • Light house cleaning and organization

  • Pet adjustment (if necessary)

  • Offer evidence based information

  • Non-medical support

  • Non-judgmental support

  • Make referrals if you need further assistance

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After you reach out what is next?

  • After you reach out we will set up an initial prenatal visit in your home.

  • We can go over what it is that you will be needing/want and coming up with a schedule. I can also answer any questions that you may have.

  • After you have signed my contract and have booked my services, I am available through email or text if you have any questions when I am not in your home working.

If you have already had your baby and the baby is less than 12 weeks old and you need my services, please reach out and I will get back to you within a day or two.

What is a birth doula?

A birth doula is a trained professional who provides physical, emotional, and informational support to a birthing person before, during, and after childbirth. Their primary role is to ensure the birthing person feels supported, informed, and empowered throughout the labor and delivery process. Doulas offer continuous physical comfort measures, such as massage, positioning suggestions, breathing techniques, and encouragement. They also provide emotional support, helping to reduce stress and anxiety, and offering a calm presence. Additionally, doulas assist with communication between the birthing person and the medical team, helping to ensure that the birthing person’s preferences are understood and respected. While they do not provide medical care, their presence can significantly enhance the overall birth experience, promoting a positive and empowering atmosphere. After birth, doulas may also offer postpartum support, assisting with newborn care and emotional well-being.

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