Faqs.

What does a postpartum doula do?

• assists with processing the emotional and physical aspects of birth, recovery, and postpartum

• sibling care

• newborn care

• baby laundry 

• meal prep 

• makes referrals for providers for mom and baby and any other resources that might be helpful

• light tidying 

• teaches how to babywear, swaddle, and cloth diaper your newborn

• breastfeeding and bottle feeding support

• screens for breastfeeding issues and mood disorders

• recommendations for products for parent's, mom, and baby 

• troubleshoots any issues that might arise 

• infant soothing support

• wakes parent and/or baby for night time feedings or pumping if desired 

• establishes sleeping patterns and routines 

• ensures family members basic needs are met

• helps parents create systems that they can continue and tweak throughout their parenting journey

What does postpartum night doula support look like?

The role of a doula at night is baby care and mom support (if needed). If the mom is nursing her baby, the doula can help with nursing if needed. The doula will change, settle and put the baby back to sleep when the mom is done feeding. The doula can also bottle feed or wake mom up to pump. 

Why have a postpartum doula?

A postpartum doula can help parents in several ways during the weeks and months following childbirth. Their primary role is to provide emotional, physical, and informational support to aid families in adapting to their new roles and the responsibilities that come with them

What is the difference between postpartum night doula support and a doula? 

The postpartum doula’s role is to support everyone in the family, including mom, dad, siblings, and baby. Unlike a night nanny, whose sole focus is the new baby, the doula is there to support mom through the postpartum period and to help the family as a whole.

How many hours do I need? 

It's really up to you! Every family has different needs and some baby's can require a little extra especially if there are multiples. Those first few weeks home from the hospital can be a tender time for everyone. A package could look like three overnight shifts which is at least 8 hours and three day shifts which is a 3 hour minimum.