What is a Holistic Postpartum Doula?

A  postpartum doula offers personal care and support after the birth of a new baby from the holistic perspective. I am there to provide you with caring, and nonjudgmental support. As a doula I have educational and community resources to help you through the newborn adjustment period. I also have knowledge in homeopathy, relaxation techniques, and the ability to create customized sitz baths to aid in your healing. These usually reduce irritation and soreness to sensitive areas. As your postpartum doula I can provide you with reassurance, comfort, knowledge, meal preparation, infant care, light housekeeping, and errands, or an ear to listen when you're frustrated and a friendly voice to encourage you. My main goal is to be supportive and attentive to you, so that you can be supportive and attentive to your new little one. I am there to help ease the transition into parenthood for both the mother and the father so that they can relax and get to know their new baby. My goal is to free you from these other things so that you can spend your time resting and bonding with your baby. I am here to facilitate your wishes during the postpartum time and to help create a loving environment where your needs are being met. As your postpartum doula I can also offer breastfeeding support, encouragement and advice. I am in regular contact with other doulas, midwives, and lactation consultants and if any issue should arise I have many resources to help guide you through breastfeeding obstacles. As your holistic postpartum doula I will be there to nurture you emotionally, physically, and spiritually. You will also have access to my personal library of many books about infant care, postpartum healing, and breastfeeding.