The first twelve weeks after baby is born can be both joyous and overwhelming!
Postpartum Doula Care helps to provide a multitude of services that help you and your family feel supported, encouraged and deeply cared for during this important time.
Whether you need a helping hand to do laundry and other chores, you want to eat a warm meal, you need time to take a bath, or you have questions about the care of yourself and/or your child, Mamasday can help!
Megan is a certified Postpartum Doula, and she is excited to help you and your baby! Below are a few ways that Postpartum Doula Care can help babies, mamas and families.
If you, or someone you know, could use a postpartum doula, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Caring for Baby
There are many needs that may come up in the first three weeks. It is nice to have an extra set of hands and ears to help you through the days. Such things include, but are not limited to:
BATHING
SWADDLING
BABY WEARING
TUMMY TIME
Caring for Mama
It is so important that mama is supported and encouraged during this time. It can be a very joyous, yet emotional time, and so it is imperative that mama is given the care she needs to be healthy for her and her baby. Ways a Postpartum Doula supports mama:
OFFER MAMA TIME TO SHOWER/BATH
ENSURE MAMA IS FED
PROMOTE SELF-CARE
OFFER EVIDENCE BASED INFORMATION ON ALL THINGS POSTPARTUM
Caring for Baby and Mama
Building a relationship with baby is important. Postpartum Doula Care can help ensure that mama and baby have the time together by:
PROVIDING BREASTFEEDING AND/OR BOTTLE FEEDING SUPPORT
TEACHING VARIOUS SLEEPING TECHNIQUES
ANSWERING QUESTIONS WITH EVIDENCE BASE INFORMATION
EMBRACING EACH FAMILY’S STYLE OF CARE
Caring for the Whole Family
A new baby brings a whole other level of happiness to the whole family. While this change is joyous, it can also take time to adjust. Mamasday believes in the importance of caring for the ENTIRE family during this time by:
PROVIDING 1:1 TIME WITH OLDER SIBLINGS AND MOM/DAD
OFFERING TIME FOR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER TO DO THE THINGS THEY LOVE
COOKING MEALS
DOING LIGHT HOUSEWORK
ENCOURAGING OLDER SIBLING LEARN HOW TO HELP