What is a Postpartum Doula?

As you birth your baby into the world, you also are birthed into parenthood.  The time following your delivery is referred to as the fourth trimester and encompasses anywhere from 6 weeks to 2 years of time following your babies birth.  Whether this is your first or your fifth baby, you will need support emotionally and physically as you learn to listen to your baby and attend to her or his needs and your own.  A postpartum doula is a support person dedicated to easing your transition into parenthood and providing support and guidance along the journey. 

A Postpartum Doula

•  Offers education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester

• Assists with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tidying
• Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when necessary