Birthing Gently Postpartum Douals provide support and education around care of a newborn, breastfeeding, self care, coping skills and household management are all within the scope of practice of a postpartum doula. The postpartum doula is experienced in recognizing the needs of parents and newborns during their transition and will offer referrals to professionals and support groups when appropriate.

The family can relax into their new lives, knowing they are taken care of, while they grow in confidence and get to know each other for the first time. Consider postpartum homecare when there are unique challenges for you or your newborn. The presence of an experienced woman can be a comfort to you and an invaluable resource when everything feels so new. The postpartum doula will respect and support your choices as a parent and your parenting style which will, in turn, help you to trust yourself as a parent.

The postpartum doula is sensitive to the needs of all members of the family. Becoming a parent is a huge transition and while the joy of introducing yourselves to your new baby usually takes precedence there are changes happening within all of the relationships of the new parents. The relationships with friends, family and even each other will be going through some adjustment. It is important to give yourselves permission to acknowledge that you may feel some loss in becoming a parent and to discover how these changes in your relationships can be joyful and extremely rewarding. Again the postpartum doula supports you by listening and helping you to find ways to feel at the home in your new life as a family