Congratulations on the new addition to your family!
Whether this is your first, second, or third baby, it’s all a new unique adventure with many different emotions, joys, and challenges.
I am a Postpartum Doula because I think the transition to new parenthood can be one of the most powerful times in your life.
New families in the past had close knit communities to care for them after their baby was born.
Birthing professionals are imagining ways to recreate a village and to care for women after birthing to help ensure that the early shift to motherhood goes smoothly. New parents need the time, space and energy to bond with their baby and set the tone for their early life.
Birthing and parenting a baby can be one of the most wonderful adventures you’ve ever had, and also the most challenging.
Getting to know your little one can be filled with joy and wonder but for many can also include fear, sadness, and overwhelm. Having experienced emotional and practical support during this important transition can make all the difference in your world.
Why you deserve a Postpartum Doula
The word Doula comes from ancient Greek and means “woman who serves.”
Wouldn’t it be comforting to have a loving helpful person around who is only there to serve you and not put any demands on you?
Someone who is only there to make you feel better and help keep you nourished and supported.
The roller coaster of parenting
It can sometimes feel like a roller coaster ride with all the ups and downs of parenting. A doula can help smooth out this ride during the first weeks and months.
A doula can help you work through the daily decisions about breast/chest feeding, sleep, feeding, baby, activities, diapers, etc. without having any prior agenda or judgement.
We often imagine the first few weeks and months with a new baby to be joyful and exciting, but it can also be overwhelming.
Your primary job is to get to know and bond with your baby. A postpartum doula can help free up time for you, your baby, and your family so you’re not worrying about food for dinner or if the laundry will ever get done.
We’re all imperfect parents, and that’s perfectly okay. Tiny humans need connection, not perfection
— LR Knost
Many of us don’t have the village of women / friends / family around to help us adjust to our new role as parents.
If family does come to help, they eventually leave to go home to their own lives.
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Family and friends are often excited to meet your new baby and want to help, but for many reasons aren't able to offer the support you need when you're tired, vulnerable or emotionally spent.
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If you have a very involved partner who doesn’t need to get back to work soon after the birth you will both enjoy the support of a Postpartum Doula
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Sometimes your partner needs to go back to work sooner than you would want, and you may not feel ready to be alone without support.
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If this sounds like what you need
