Why use a postpartum doula?
Research shows parents who receive support can:
Research shows parents who receive support can:
- Feel more secure and cared for
- Are more successful in adapting to new family dynamics
- Have greater success with breastfeeding
- Have greater self-confidence
- Have less postpartum depression
- Have lower incidence of abuse
What services does a postpartum doula provide?
- Basic breastfeeding support
- Newborn care education
- Running errands
- Looking after the well being of the parents
- Light household management
- Basic pet care
- Connection to local resources
- Meal preparation
- Older sibling support
- A listening ear
- Babywearing education
- Cloth diaper education if desired