Whether this is your first or sixth baby, the postpartum period is a major time of transition for you, your body and your whole family. This period of time is often called the fourth trimester, and for a good reason! Sleeping Beauties Newborn Care Postpartum Doulas provide non-medical support in these important days and weeks following delivery. This support is emotional and physical, as well as informational. And while our doulas does help with infant care, her primary focus is on the mother and her family. This role can be simplified as ‘Mothering the Mother’.
Our postpartum doulas can also help with your physical or emotional recovery during the fourth trimester. If you needed extra help in these areas, our doulas are also a great resource for finding the right places to get what you need.
Other areas of support include:
- Doing light housework (tidying, vacuuming, etc.)
- Making small meals
- Providing evidence-based information on all things newborn/postpartum
- Promoting self-care
- Advocating for the mother
- Helping siblings adjust
- Referring to additional support in all topics baby/mom
Our postpartum doulas can be booked from one – seven days a week up to 2 months for shifts of 5-12 hours.
