WHAT DOES A POSTPARTUM DOULA DO?

I provide support to all types of families, including biological and adoptive families living in Philadelphia or Montgomery or Bucks counties. Support focuses on the needs of each family during the early stages of postpartum or early parenthood. Services are provided either short or long term. The following are examples of what I do as a postpartum doula.

Emotional postpartum support

Emotional support

Sit with parents as they discuss their feelings and concerns
Be a listening ear to a birthing person as they process their birth story
Be mindful of mood and signs of postpartum depression
Support moments of self-care

Baby care guidance education new parents postpartum

Baby care guidance

Facilitate feeding (breast/chest feeding, formula feeding and pumping) through positioning and guidance
Education on basic baby care, such as diapering, dressing, bathing and sleep
Guidance on babywearing

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Logistical & household support

Help family with communication and flow of visitors
Set up changing and feeding stations
Prepare meals and snacks
Light household cleaning and laundry

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Comfort measures & physical support

Help parents stay nourished and hydrated
Care for baby while parents nap or rest
Support sibling integration and adjustment
Support physical recovery from birth with resources and and guidance

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Resource & community building

Provide suggestions of resources and referrals when needed
Assess skills and concerns and make recommendations when appropriate
Answer questions from family and any visitors
Connect family with local resources and networks for new parents

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