Postpartum Doulas

POSTPARTUM DOULAS: RESEARCH EVIDENCE SHOWS THAT THE QUALITY SERVICES OF A POSTPARTUM DOULA CAN EASE THE TRANSITION THAT COMES WITH THE ADDITION OF A BABY TO A FAMILY, IMPROVE PARENTAL SATISFACTION AND REDUCE THE RISK OF MOOD DISORDERS.​

Being a new parent, your postpartum Doula can help.​ Many new parents have had little or no parenting education and do not have support to help them through the postpartum weeks.

A postpartum Doula certified by DONA International is designated by the initials PCD(DONA). ​For more information, please follow the link below for information regarding postpartum Doulas. ​​​​Learn More​​​​

  • Offer education, companionship and nonjudgmental support during the postpartum fourth trimester​.​​
  • Assist with newborn care, family adjustment, meal preparation and light chores in your home​.
  • Offer 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​.