“A doula is a trained professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to their client before, during, and shortly after childbirth to help them achieve the healthiest, “most satisfying experience possible “ according to DONA international . Doula’s have a positive impact on the well being of the entire family.

What is a postpartum doula?

Postpartum doulas are trained and help care for the family in the same way, but not specific to childbirth. Postpartum doulas can be present during childbirth to help with the comfort and care of the mother, spouse, and children. Most commonly people employ postpartum doulas in their home after the birth of their child to ease the transition to having a new member of their family.

What do postpartum doulas do?

Caring for the family as a whole is the goal of a postpartum doula. This includes children, pets, spouses and any family members in the home. Postpartum doulas do laundry, light cooking and cleaning, help care for siblings, and offer lots of emotional and informational support to family members. They advocate for the health and well being of mama and everyone else in the family. They nurture.