Doula Services
In addition to offering lactation education and services I am also offer affordable and flexable Postpartum Doula Services. Early in 2011 I attended a DONA International postpartum Doula training and I have since been offering Postpartum Doula Services throughout Jefferson and Nelson Counties. I have expierence working with one to four child families as well as families with multiples. If you are one of most women who think a little childcare education, respite care, night care, or simply a little "opinion-free" help around the house would make the joy of a new baby truly joyful, lets talk about Postpartum Doula Services.
What use a Doula?
The word "doula" comes from the ancient Greek meaning "a woman who serves" and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period.
A Postpartum Doula
A Postpartum Doula
- Offers education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester
- Assists with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tidying
- Offers evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and makes appropriate referrals when necessary
All DONA Doula information is provided by the DONA International website
For more information about Birth and Postpartum Doulas visit DONA international's website.
Why use a Doula?
DONA International doulas mother the mother
Women have complex needs during childbirth and the weeks that follow. In addition to medical care and the love and companionship provided by their partners, women need consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort, encouragement and respect. They need individualized care based on their circumstances and preferences.
DONA International postpartum doulas are educated and experienced in assistinf families during the postpartum period. We are prepared to provide physical (non-medical), emotional and informational support to women and their partners during the weeks, and months, following childbirth.
Research shows parents who receive support can:
Women have complex needs during childbirth and the weeks that follow. In addition to medical care and the love and companionship provided by their partners, women need consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort, encouragement and respect. They need individualized care based on their circumstances and preferences.
DONA International postpartum doulas are educated and experienced in assistinf families during the postpartum period. We are prepared to provide physical (non-medical), emotional and informational support to women and their partners during the weeks, and months, following childbirth.
Research shows parents who receive support can:
- Feel more secure and cared for
- Are more successful in adapting to new family dynamics
- Have greater success with breastfeeding
- Have greater self-confidence
- Have less postpartum depression
- Have lower incidence of abuse