A Postpartum Doula can be there when you come home
from the hospital and you realize this beautiful precious baby they
handed to you does not come home with a book of instructions. But,
you have so many question, concerns of what to do and what not to
do, your sleep deprived, your trying to learn this new feeding and
changing schedule, not to mention keeping up with ordinary household
duties. You're exhausted! How are you supposed to handle it all.
New moms are not meant to be super women. Everyone needs a helping
hand! A Postpartum Doula will work with you and the baby bringing
about a new sense of normalcy to your happy home.
Here are some of things a Postpartum Doula can do for you:
Help you
with recovery from C-section or episiotomy
Help your
newborn and family adjust to the transition home
Provide
breastfeeding support
Attend
to your baby while you get some much needed rest or gets things
done
Light
household tidying
Help you
develop a parenting style that fits your family
Teach
you techniques to relax and comfort your crying newborn
Overnight
care - allowing parents to catch up with sleep
Provide
multiple baby care
Provide
premature baby care
Here are some benefits of a Postpartum Doula:
Not
feeling alone
Chance
of postpartum depression are decreased
More
confidence and success with breastfeeding
Stronger
bond between you and your infant
More
confidence when weeding through tales and helpful tips
Dad
is more confident when going back to work
Less
sleep deprivation
Infant
illness can be significantly decreased
Less
unnecessary trips to the pediatrician
