Postpartum Doulas

What is a Postpartum Doula?

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A doula is a “woman caregiver”: someone who is experienced and trained to help the new mother and family. This very important service provides knowledgeable, caring, and personal support during those first few weeks as new parents.

Childbirth preparation classes prepare you for the birth experience, but often there is not enough preparation for the new role as parents and how your life will change once the baby is brought home from the hospital. Extra hands-on experience can ease feelings of apprehension and uncertainty. A postpartum doula’s role is to come into the home to help the new family.

Our doulas are very experienced working with twins and triplets, postpartum mood situations, and Surrogate/adoptive parents and are among the best postpartum doulas in San Diego county and beyond. They also provide many additional services for parents, such as traveling with families, helping with older siblings, babysitting and nanny referrals.

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What services does a Postpartum Doula provide?

Physical comfort to the new mother:

Helps mother to care for her postpartum body
Encourages mom to eat properly and drink plenty of fluids
Allows her to rest when baby is resting or shower and nurture herself
Supports her choice to breast or bottle feed

Emotional support for the new family:

Listens to the story of the birth
Validate the normal adjustment process
Supports mother through emotional vulnerablity
Supports father through transition to new role
Supports silblings in their new roles

Guidance in infant care:

Supports mom and partner in their feeding choices
Gives information on newborn care recommendations
Aids parents in developing their own styles of nurturing and bonding with the baby

Solutions to common breastfeeding challenges in the first weeks

Proper storage of breastmilk and formula
Pumping information and guidance

Household assistance

Prepare meals and snacks for the new mother and family
Cleans & prepares bottles and helps with nursery set-up
Runs errands: shops for food, supplies, etc.
May do baby laundry or other light cleaning