What does a postpartum doula do?

 

• Recovery from pregnancy and birth or adjusting after an adoption

•Transition after surrogacy

• Processing the birth experience

• Infant feeding (breast and bottle)

• Breastfeeding support (production, engorgement, latch, positioning, pumping, etc.)

• Soothing techniques and basic newborn care

• Infant cues and development

• Sleep solutions

• Support with twins, multiples, and special needs babies 

• Encourage new parents to trust their instincts

• Promote self care for mom and other caretakers

• Create a nurturing and quiet environment for the family

• Postpartum adjustment for mother, partner, support person, siblings and family unit

• Parent/infant bonding

• Coping skills for new parents

• Overnight Support

• Screening and resources for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders: anxiety, bipolar, depression, OCD, psychosis, etc.

• Offer appropriate referrals or recommendations when necessary

• Attend appointments and run errands as needed

• Organizing family and friend visitations

• Light housework and organization

• Meal preparation

• Prenatal support available

•Postpartum planning

•Grief after miscarriage or stillbirth