"Learn from mothers and babies; every one of them has a unique story to tell.
Look for wisdom in the humblest places - that's usually where you'll find it."
~ Lois Wilson
Derived from an ancient Greek word describing a woman who helps other women, the word 'doula' has now come to mean a woman who supports other women through birth and beyond.
Postpartum doulas have the special role of mothering the new mother after the birth of her baby, whereas Birth Doulas assist women throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
Postpartum doulas are skilled and knowledgeable about the care and development of infants as well as maternal recovery and adjustment. We provide non-judgemental guidance on newborn care and feeding, assist the mother with physical and emotional recovery, care for baby so mother can care for herself, and provide practical household assistance.
Benefits of Postpartum Doula Care:
Postpartum doulas do not provide medical services or treatments for mother or baby, nor do we provide heavy housekeeping. Postpartum doulas support whatever parenting style you choose. We assist you with your needs making it easier for you to parent your new baby.
Postpartum doulas have the special role of mothering the new mother after the birth of her baby, whereas Birth Doulas assist women throughout pregnancy and childbirth.
Postpartum doulas are skilled and knowledgeable about the care and development of infants as well as maternal recovery and adjustment. We provide non-judgemental guidance on newborn care and feeding, assist the mother with physical and emotional recovery, care for baby so mother can care for herself, and provide practical household assistance.
Benefits of Postpartum Doula Care:
- Increases success of breastfeeding
- Facilitates parent-infant bonding
- Decreases incidence of postpartum depression
- Encourages appropriate well-baby and mother care
- Increases parents' confidence in their parenting skills
(Source: Nurturing Beginnings, by Debra Pascali-Bonaro)
Postpartum doulas do not provide medical services or treatments for mother or baby, nor do we provide heavy housekeeping. Postpartum doulas support whatever parenting style you choose. We assist you with your needs making it easier for you to parent your new baby.
