Between restless nights, household chores, and birth recovery, postpartum can really take a toll on you. My role as a postpartum doula would be to maximize mom’s rest, to help establish a good infant-feeding start (whether breastfeeding or bottle-feeding), to do light household tasks such as baby laundry and light meal prep, and to help families figure out how to soothe their baby through different techniques.

Evidence-based research shows that women who are cared for by others in order for them to focus solely on themselves and their newborn, have a superior adjustment to postpartum life. Having support during this critical transition decreases chances of perinatal mood disorders, and increases:

• breastfeeding success

• self-confidence

• education on what to expect from a newborn

Postpartum services can be booked prior to the birth of a baby, or after the newborn has been born.