What is a postpartum doula?
A postpartum doula provides support after childbirth. She is there to help families in those first days and weeks after bringing home a new baby.
The postpartum period is a time of adjustment for families and a doula can help guide and navigate families through this special, and sometimes, overwhelming period. Caring for a newborn is a challenge and most parents need help dealing with the late night feeding schedules, a crying or fussy baby as well as all of the everyday commitments of life. Unfortunately, newborns don’t come with an instruction manual. This is where a postpartum doula becomes an invaluable resource.
Having in home support can have a positive effect on a woman’s postpartum period. Evidence based research also shows that women with postpartum doula support have “ fewer instances of depression, better success with breastfeeding and more self-confidence”. ( www.dona.org )
I strongly believe that new parents need to be nurtured. The postpartum care that a doula brings empowers and enables parents to care for their newborns.
Postpartum Services and Support
As a postpartum doula I offer many services to my clients.
I provide evidence based information and strategies for …
I work with each family to meet their particular set of needs. But one of my main roles is to “mother the mother” and so I also offer the following services and support:
Please note that my services DO NOT include:
If you would like some more information about how my services can support you during this new journey of life, you can contact me at: