What is a postpartum doula & what do they do?
A postpartum doula is a trained professional who provides support to new parents in the weeks after giving birth. They provide physical, emotional,informational, and hands-on support to new parents and their families during the postpartum period. Their responsibilities can change daily based on the needs of the family.
can you benefit from having a postpartum doula?
If you’re looking for help with the transition, get guidance on all things babies, want some help emotionally or physically then you can most definitely benefit from having a doula. Postpartum doulas are trained to understand what new babies and new parents truly need. Doulas help with soothing techniques, offers lactation or bottle feeding support, and they explain normal newborn behavior and postpartum recovery expectations.