Postpartum Doula

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Postpartum Doula

The role of the postpartum Doula is to “Mother the New Mother.” She is experienced in caring for Mothers and newborns and provides physical, emotional and practical support to all members of the family.

Services offered are tailored to the Mother's needs.

The professional doula doesn’t just walk into a house and take over—she does whatever is necessary so that the new mother will start to feel that she is taking control of things again.

[Daily Telegraph, Jan. 2000]

Postpartum Doula Services Include:

	Mother care and postpartum recovery support
	Hand and foot massage
	Breastfeeding support
	Cesarean recovery support
	Emotional support to Mom and Dad as they transition into their new role
	Infant care and instruction
	m,
	Help siblings adjust to new baby
	Meal preparation
	Baking
	Laundry
	Light housekeeping
	Errands
	Lending Library
	Informational support and research
	Help with pet care (dogs)
	Nighttime or daytime support
	Experience with twins and triplets
	24 hour telephone support provided with all Postpartum contracts
	Additional services available

Benefits of Hiring a Postpartum Doula:

	Increased breastfeeding success.
	Less chance of postpartum depression, shorter duration and less severity if it does occur.
	Less maternal exhaustion, frustration and anxiety.
	Reduction in unnecessary calls/visits to Doctors/Midwives.
	Dad back to work sooner with less anxiety.
	Greater understanding of newborn needs, behaviors and concerns.
	Earlier bonding due to greater confidence.
	Paying for a Doula gives relatives a constructive way to help.