What does a birth doula do? With the help of a postnatal doula, a mother can enjoy some of the benefits of a prolonged "lying in" period. The weeks following the birth of your baby can be an overwhelming time. My aim is to create a relaxing and calm environment for you to enjoy your baby and I can help you to adjust to family life. As your postnatal doula I offer practical and emotional support following the birth of baby. I aim to create a warm, safe emotional and physical space so that you have enough time and energy to get to know your baby. Having a postnatal doula can help create a calm and relaxed atmosphere which can have a positive effect on the baby and also lowers the incidence of postnatal depression. I will encourage you to gain confidence enabling you to experience, develop and trust your own unique mother’s instinct. I will be there to support you both mentally and physically. I am there to listen and talk about any concerns you may have about your experience of the birth and early mothering or anything else that worries, interest or inspires you. |
What a postnatal doula can do for you and your family: My role to support you and your partner and may vary depending on your requirements. I can support you during the transitional period from hospital to home. As a postnatal doula, the services that I offer vary depending on what you as a family feel you need support with. It may be that I take care of baby and/or other siblings while Mum rests, sleeps or takes a shower. I can offer practical advice on caring for your newborn and support you generally in caring for your baby's physical needs like helping you bath the baby, nappy changing and advice on calming techniques. I can help in getting you off to a positive start in breastfeeding or help you to establish bottle feeding technique as well as discussing any general concerns and give guidance and suggestions if and when needed. Allow you to have quality time with older child whilst I care for your newborn or spend time with your older child while you bond with your newborn. I can also help maintain your older child's daily routine, whether this be doing the school run, supporting with homework or organise meals I can offer practical help such as light housework i.e. vacuuming, tidying, washing and ironing baby’s clothes and organising them. I can prepare light meals ensuring that everyone in the household has healthy nutritious meal. I can run errands such as writing and posting birth announcements and thank you cards. I work a minimum of six hours per session. Mileage is charged at 40p per mile plus travel and parking expenses. The minimum contract is for 30 hours. |
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Postnatal Doula |