what does a postpartum doula do - brochure
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For every new parent, the postpartum
period consistently delivers both joy
and challenge. As your postpartum
doula, I am here to help you navigate
the bumps in the road so that you can
focus on the joys of bonding with your
baby and family.
POSTPARTUM DOULA SERVICES
What does a postpartum doula do?
“I felt emotionally supported in my
struggles and with my decisions on
what I was trying and doing..”
- Michelle Flaherty
Jennifer Avis Postpartum Doula
telephone: 705.875.4611
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.ppdoulajenn.com
Twitter & Instagram @ppdoulajenn
Serving the Peterborough Area
“It wasn’t only the empathy my
postpartum doula provided, it was
her deep knowledge and
understanding of the issues that
solidified my confidence in her as
not only a new mom, but as a
valuable resource.“
- Allie Noelle
“Caring for you so you
can care for your family.”
I’m thinking of hiring a postpartum doula What questions should I ask before hiring a postpartum doula?
1. What training have you had? Tell me about your areas of special interest.
2. Tell me about your experience working as a postpartum doula.
3. What is your philosophy about parenting and supporting women and their families during their postpartum experience?
4. What are your fees and refund policies? 5. Can you provide me with a criminal back-
ground check and proof of your current First Aid/CPR certification?
Find the right fit
A postpartum doula will be working with your fami-ly during a joyous and sometimes difficult time of personal transition. Both you and your partner should feel that they are the right "fit" for you and your family. Take your time, ask questions, and ensure that you feel confident in them both per-sonally and professionally before contracting their services.
Your support network New parents, especially new mothers, need help while they recover from the experience of pregnancy and birth. A strong support network helps nurture the new (or new again) parents as they adapt to their changing roles and family dynamic.
Benefits of postpartum support
When new parents have a strong support network they:
recover from birth with greater ease
have more time to bond with and learn about their new baby
become comfortable and confident in their new roles more quickly
are less likely to develop a Perinatal Mood Disorder (PPMD) and, if they do, are more likely to seek and accept professional help
are more likely to have a successful breast-feeding experience
What a postpartum doula does A postpartum doula provides physical, emotional, and practical support to mothers and their partners once baby arrives. Service can take place at any time during baby's first year and it is common for the needs of a family to change as they learn and grow with their baby. Physical support:
Making time and space for mother to rest and heal following birth
Preparation of nutritious meals and snacks
Providing guidance on creating healthy sleep habits both for baby and parents
Emotional support
Awareness of the signs and symptoms of Postpartum Mood Disorders (PPMDs)
Validation and normalization of the fears & joys that come with caring for a newborn
Listening to your birth story Practical support
Hands-on assistance with infant feeding (breast and/or bottle feeding) and care
Assistance with light house keeping
Overnight stays to facilitate physical and emotional recovery from birth
"It takes a village to raise a child."