Mothering the Mother:: Postpartum Care Service for New Mothers

The Doula Concept • Why a Postpartum Doula? • What can I expect from a Postpartum Doula?

The Doula Concept
In ancient Greece the doula was the person, usually a woman, who helped other women before, during, and after childbirth. The modern day doula helps the mother and her partner achieve a positive childbirth experience.
Mothering the Mother takes this concept one step further. Our postpartum Doula nurture the whole family in their home, during the days following childbirth.

The structure of today's families requires a different kind of support than in previous generations. The Doula can provide physical, emotional, and educational support to new mother and family. This allows the mother to adjust to her new family at her own pace.

Why a Postpartum Doula?

The new mother may feel anxious and overwhelmed. The skills learned in parenting classes, such as bathing and feeding may be forgotten. Caring for a new life is tremendous responsibility.
In addition, hormonal changes can affect the mother causing "baby blues" during a time that is expected to be happy. This can add stress to both the new mother and her family
The Doula provides assistance to make the parenting transition easier. The Doula will go to the home a few hours a day over the first few weeks as needed once the mother and child are home.
Doulas are trained in infant CPR and to identify early warning signs that may require medical attention for both mother and baby.*

* Doulas support well care. They do not diagnose or treat medical conditions.

What can I expect form a Postpartum Doula?
Postpartum Doulas provide the following services:

Discussing rest and nutrition needs
Answering the telephone and fielding visitors
Preparing light meals for the new mother and siblings
Instructing new parents in the basics of infant care, including bathing, dressing, diapering, and feeding
Assisting with breast and bottle feeding
Helping to organize areas for infant care
Make referrals to health care providers as needed

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