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                                                                                                                   a need to be loved
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Why should I have a Postpartum Doula?
Studies have shown that the quality services of a postpartum doula can ease the transition that comes with the addition of a baby to a family, improve parental 
satisfaction, and reduce the risk of mood disorders. Parents who receive support can also achieve greater success with breastfeeding.

What is the difference between a baby nurse and a postpartum doula?
Baby nurses are different from doulas in that their role is specifically geared toward infant care. Doulas provide excellent infant care, but their primary focus is educating and supporting parents and providing breastfeeding support, emotional support, resources, and any necessary referral information.

What is your goal as postpartum doula?
My goals as your postpartum doula are to nurture your new or
growing family into the new roles, during the fourth trimester, and to help ease
this transition time that can be exciting, overwhelming and challenging. As your
experience, knowledge and self-confidence grow diminish the needs for
professional support than I will have achieved my goals

How long does a postpartum doula spend with a family?
Doula support can last anywhere from one or more  visits during the first three months.

What hours can I expect a doula to work with my family?                 
Day – from  four hours to full time shifts.
Evenings – from around 6pm until bedtime, 9 or 10 pm  
Overnight – from 10 or 11pm to 6 or 7am

Does a  Postpartum Doula perform any clinical tasks?
No. Doulas are not to perform any clinical tasks or diagnose any medical condition. They are also not to administer medications or assume primarily responsibility for the new born.

Do doulas help mothers to deal with postpartum depression?
Doulas do not treat postpartum depression. However, they will help by creating a safe place for the mother emotionally. The doula will provide a cushioning effect by accepting the mother within each stage that she passes through. They relieve some of the pressure on the new mother by helping her move into her new responsibilities gradually. By mothering the mother, doulas makes sure that the mother feels nurtured and cared for, as well as making sure she is eating well and getting enough sleep. http://www.dona.org/mothers/faqs_postpartum.php

What does a Postpartum Doula does?
A postpartum doula provides non-medical support and help to create a nurturing environment for the mother, father, and baby, as well as, assist the mother and her partner in their new role as parents so they can bond with and take care of their baby.

 



If you have more questions, I will be more than happy to answer them. Please don't hesitate to contact me.