The role of a Postpartum Doula
Emotional Support
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Gives support to the family during the transition into motherhood, fatherhood, sisterhood, and brotherhood.
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Listens without judgment
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Encouragement
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Help process birth experience
Infant Care
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Caring for infant when mom and partner needs a rest/break.
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Teach skills of infant care, infant feeding, and baby soothing.
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Overnight help
Resources
Connect you with local resources
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Lactation consultant
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Support groups
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Chiropractic care
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Therapist
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Mom groups
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Neuropath
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OBGYN and Pediatric care
Breastfeeding and Bottle feeding support
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Help achieve breastfeeding and bottle feeding goals.
Light housekeeping and food preparation
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Tidying up household.
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Helping with laundry and dishes.
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Preparing light meals for family
Family Support
Postpartum doulas are not just for the mom. I offer support for other family members as well.
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Work with the family on any particular needs.
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Be there for reassurance
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Sibling care and transition
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Bring a sense of calmness to the household during this new transition.
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