• A Postpartum Doula is a knowledgeable professional who assists families during the period immediately after the birth or adoption of their baby.

• A Postpartum Doula will offer physical, emotional and evidence-based informational support to the family as well as practical help.

• A Postpartum Doula can help ease the transition into life with your new baby and support your family’s unique needs.

• Postpartum Doula support can also reach into the perinatal loss space, helping  families to cope with the Postpartum period and adjusting to life after the loss of their pregnancy. They can provide resources for dealing with the impact of the loss on the family and relationships, and offer connections to community resources, support groups and referrals for additional support, such as mental health counseling.

A Doula’s expertise in caring for new parents and their babies allows them to offer postpartum comfort measures, breast/chestfeeding support, non-judgmental guidance on infant care, and information about typical postpartum recovery.