What is a Postpartum Doula?

A Postpartum Doula is a trained, non-medical professional, who provides practical, confidential, non-judgemental, physical, and emotional support to a family following a birth or adoption. Postpartum Doulas serve as an extra set of well-trained, trustworthy, helping hands available to assist the entire family in their home during the postpartum period. A Postpartum Doula's goal is to work herself out of a job by encouraging  and supporting parents' efforts to increase their knowledge, confidence and family harmony. 

Who can use a Postpartum Doula?

Anyone who wants to! The unconditional, non-judgmental support of a Postpartum Doula can benefit any parent. Additionally, individuals who live far from extended family or close friends will find a Postpartum Doula to be a strong source of practical, physical, and emotional support when you need it most and others cannot be physically near. 

Factors influencing your decision may include:

• First time parents
• Parents with toddlers
• Limited experience with exposure to newborns
• Expecting twins or multiples
• Demanding work schedules of work of spouse. 

• High needs infant/s
• Limited local support network
• Difficult labor and delivery or Cesarean
• Prior postpartum challenges
• Concern about postpartum depression

What can a birth and baby expert do for you? A LOT!

• Private "Preparing For Your Newborn" Classes
• Hourly Postpartum Doula Support

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