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.