Postpartum Doula - Your Modern Day Village

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Women of the village have always helped the women of the village. Throughout history, women have supported new mothers. In today’s society of scattered friends and families, postpartum doulas fill this vital role of support for the people birthing the next generation.

Having a baby is one of life’s biggest transitions and greatest joys. However, after the initial excitement, adrenaline and stream of visitors has subsided many parents find themselves feeling extremely isolated and overwhelmed during the postpartum period.

Hiring a postpartum doula can help relieve those feelings and provide the support that new mothers need to have a maternity leave that is filled with feelings of contentment and empowerment.

Postpartum doulas are non-medical professionals who provide new families with hands-on support as well as evidence-based information on newborn care, feeding and physical recovery.

·      Postpartum doulas help ease the transition to parenthood. Having a baby is a major life change.  Postpartum doulas are there to calmly support you through the shift and help you focus on enjoying it, rather than muddling through it alone.

 ·      Postpartum doulas provide non-judgmental support. She does not come in with a specific parenting style or push specific ways of doing things, rather she is there to help you come up with your own parenting style. She’ll help you figure out what feels right for your family. Postpartum doulas are also expert listeners who have no baggage of a family history with you.

 ·      Your postpartum doula can share what works for other families, and other ideas and tips based on her training and experience, IF YOU ASK. If she doesn’t know the answer, she will research it for you! It’s so wonderful to have all your questions answered as you go through your day in your own home instead of relying on Google.

·      Your postpartum doula will take care of your baby so you can nap or shower. Postpartum doulas will also tackle the dishes, laundry and meal preparation so that you can focus on resting, healing and snuggling your new baby.

·      Research has shown that new mothers who feel supported tend to report less problems with postpartum mental health.