What is a doula?
A doula is a friend, a neighbor or a member of your family that comes to help care for you after
the birth of a child. The first few weeks after the birth of your newborn can be a very trying
period for you and your family. Having the emotional and educational support of a doula can make
this a much more enjoyable and rewarding transitional experience for you. A postpartum doula
provides breastfeeding support, emotional support, infant care and advice, sibling care and
informational and educational resources to the new mother and her family after the birth of her
newborn. With my support and guidance you will develop an ideal nursing relationship with your
baby in a stress free environment.
What does a doula do?
I offer support and guidance to the new mother. As a new mother, you will benefit greatly from
the emotional support as you learn to care for your newborn. You will be more relaxed and sure
of yourself as your questions are answered immediately by an experienced and knowledgeable
doula. I also help care for any siblings in the home, do errands, light household tasks and cook if
there is time, as your nutritional needs are very important at this time of healing.
How often do you visit and how long do you stay?
Each woman has different needs and therefore a customized schedule is created for each client.
The postpartum period is approximately six weeks. You may need daily visits the first month and
in the following weeks a schedule of two or three days a week will be fine. My goal is for you to
heal quickly, so you no longer need my care.
A doula is a friend, a neighbor or a member of your family that comes to help care for you after
the birth of a child. The first few weeks after the birth of your newborn can be a very trying
period for you and your family. Having the emotional and educational support of a doula can make
this a much more enjoyable and rewarding transitional experience for you. A postpartum doula
provides breastfeeding support, emotional support, infant care and advice, sibling care and
informational and educational resources to the new mother and her family after the birth of her
newborn. With my support and guidance you will develop an ideal nursing relationship with your
baby in a stress free environment.
What does a doula do?
I offer support and guidance to the new mother. As a new mother, you will benefit greatly from
the emotional support as you learn to care for your newborn. You will be more relaxed and sure
of yourself as your questions are answered immediately by an experienced and knowledgeable
doula. I also help care for any siblings in the home, do errands, light household tasks and cook if
there is time, as your nutritional needs are very important at this time of healing.
How often do you visit and how long do you stay?
Each woman has different needs and therefore a customized schedule is created for each client.
The postpartum period is approximately six weeks. You may need daily visits the first month and
in the following weeks a schedule of two or three days a week will be fine. My goal is for you to
heal quickly, so you no longer need my care.