Alright, mama, you did it! You’re home and relaxing with your sweet newborn baby. While we soak in our snuggles and recover, moms also have to adjust to the new normal. You now have a tiny baby depending on you 24/7. As you adjust to this new normal, your body recovers, your baby adjusts, your partner adjusts, your pets adjust, and you may find you are filled with just as many questions as when you first found out you were expecting. Did you know there is a woman that can help you? That’s right she is your postpartum doula.

Support

A postpartum doula can offer many kinds of support from breastfeeding support, bottle feeding, baby wearing, meal prep, sibling care, pet care, light housekeeping, sleep support, baby care, newborn education, processing your birth, emotional support, referrals, etc. Every postpartum doula will offer different types of services and support, so finding the doula that fits your specific needs is important. It is okay to ask questions and determine if her services will help you meet your goals.

First or Sixth Baby: Doula Can Help

Many aspects of postpartum can be tricky to navigate and your postpartum doula has the tools you need to thrive as a new mom or even if this is your 6th baby. Every birth and postpartum experience will be different and present its unique challenges. A postpartum doula can answer questions, guide you through challenges, and provide further resources and referrals when needed. She even can help you get some sleep or take that quiet shower you have been longing for! Better yet, you can find a full-spectrum doula that can support you through your pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

Story by Tayler Morrison for BlueWaterParent.com

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