A postpartum doula is someone who tends to the informational, emotional, and physical needs of a postpartum parent and family. Postpartum doulas are expertly trained in postpartum recovery. breastfeeding, infant care, family changes, and providing non-judgmental and evidence-based support to your entire family. A postpartum doula helps you learn how to care for your new baby and how to navigate changing tamily dynamics, and does everything possible to ensure that you have the space to bond with your baby. They can assist with light housework, childcare, meal preparation, and will help to make sure you are well rested and nourished

While a nanny or baby nurse cares only for your baby, a postpartum doula cares for both parents and baby in the tender and often difficult time following birth. This means that along with helping you become the best parents for your baby, your doula is also knowledgeable about a parent's unique needs and anxieties in the postpartum period and is able to facilitate a smooth emotional and physical transition to parenthood. Postpartum doulas are trained in newborn care and provide the help or encouragement you need to learn critical parenting skills.

Postpartum doulas are skilled and knowledgeable about the care and development of newborns as well as a parent's physical and emotional recovery and adjustment to parenthood. We provide nonjudgmental guidance on newborn care and feeding, assist parents with their recovery, care for baby so parents can care for themselves, help older siblings make a healthy adjustment, maintain family routines and rhythms, and provide practical household assistance. We can care for your children while you shower, nap, or have a moment to yourself. Your doula can also help prepare family meals, fold your laundry, play with your older children, and provide light housework

Postpartum doulas don't do things like provide medical care, administer medication, or advise parents on any medical or clinical topics. Instead, postpartum doulas provide the information, resources, and support that parents need to make the best decision for their family. Postpartum doulas also don't provide primary childcare or take over parenting for you. Instead, we'll help you find the tools, techniques, and mindsets that you need to feel successful and positive in your parenting journey.

A postpartum doula can assist with newborn care (like diaper changes and soothing techniques). breastfeeding support, light housework, meal preparation, and providing resources for parenting questions. They also offer emotional support and companionship during the transition to parenthood

A postpartum doula provides emotional support, listens to your concerns, and offers reassurance They can help identify signs of postpartum depression or anxiety and connect you with appropriate mental health resources. The presence and support of a trained, knowledgeable, and compassionate postpartum doula can significantly reduce feelings of isolation and overwhelm.

Doulas support ALL parents. Doulas do not have any personal agendas and offer non-judgmental support. A doula's job is to help you make choices that are right for you - what those choices end up being are not important, so long as they are yours. Doulas are trained to support all kinds of parenting choices, including how you teed your baby, where your baby sleeps, how you respond to them, and more. Our job is to support you- no matter what!

Doulas increase satisfaction by providing continuous support, ensuring your birth preferences are respected, and empowering you with information and choices. This personalized support can lead to a more positive and fulfilling birth experience, as you feel more in control and well-supported throughout the process.