Dearest Mom-to-be,
A postpartum doula is a non-judgmental woman with a quiet presence in your home. The main focus is in helping the new mother after the birth of the baby. Each family’s needs are different, so the services provided by your doula will vary to accommodate your family in the best possible manner.
A postpartum doula provides loving support so that the new mother feels well nourished, well rested, with her household in good order so that she can focus her energy on her new baby. Mothers and Fathers appreciate the support of other women. In today’s society, our extended family members are not always available to help, and even if they are, some of them do not have the breast-feeding experience to support a new breastfeeding mom.
Motherhood is a major life transition and the adjustment period feels less overwhelming when doulas are available to answer questions or concerns.
Postpartum Doulas work is between 2-6 hours per day, several days a week or 5 days a week. Each family is unique and their needs are too.
I pride myself on my flexibility.
- Nutritional advice
- Grocery shopping
- Light household duty
- Running errands
- Breastfeeding advice
- Professional advice on Breastfeeding and Natural Child Spacing
- General newborn care including baby bath
- Care of siblings (if applicable)
- Baby Bonding with a sling
- Evidence based counselling and resources for new family
- Postpartum body care for mom
- Support mom through emotional vulnerability
- Support dad through the transition to his new role
- Grief counselling
