Postpartum Doulas are becoming a more popular inclusion to a mother's overall care. More and more health professionals and mothers are realizing just how important the postpartum period is for both mom and baby in relation to lowering postpartum depression/anxiety and lower risks of SIDS for babies.

WHAT IS A POSTPARTUM DOULA? 

A postpartum doula provides support and evidence-based information to parents with a new baby during the equally important fourth trimester. A postpartum doula assists with: 

• newborn care

• family adjustments

•  meal prep 

• light household tasks (laundry, dishes, pet care). 

BENEFITS OF A POSTPARTUM DOULA 

• Help with the emotional and physical recovery of birth

• Help with breastfeeding

• Access to referrals in your community

• Parents get more rest

• Better relationship with parent and baby

• Help with errands and light meal preparation

HOW I CAN HELP 

As a trained postpartum doula I can assist with the care of your newborn. I have an interest in helping parents care for preemie babies, and assist with the transition at home. I am a certified ServSafe food handler and can help with simple meal prep, and light household chores. I am also CPR/First Aid certified. I'm trained to give moms breastfeeding support and education.