Postpartum Doula Services
Postpartum Doula
Many families focus on the upcoming birth of their baby but sometimes give little thought to the postpartum period. As a Certified Postpartum Doula I am qualified to help with the following:
Maternal Care
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Includes but is not limited to giving parents a chance to engage in self-care, preparing a bath, ensuring physical comfort, brief supervision of baby (while parent remains in the home)
Emotional Maternal Well-Being
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Supporting you to adjust to your new role and identifying concerns related to postpartum mood for the entire family
Care Demonstration
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Newborn and infant care demonstration (i.e. bathing, diaper changing, etc)
Infant Development
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Evidence based information on infant and child development such as (but not limited to) infant sleep, understanding babies cues
Feeding
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Infant feeding education & assistance
Nutrition
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Basic nutritional information and light meal preparation with a focus on whole nutritious foods to support postpartum wellness and recovery
Other Support Services
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Support and information with respect to baby wearing
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Light housekeeping and household organization (laundry, dishes)
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Assisting with errands and grocery shopping
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Referrals to community resources/professionals
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Assist with siblings
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Support with postpartum birth control options (upon request)
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Support processing your birthing experience (if needed or desired by client)