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What is a Postpartum Doula?
The word “Doula” comes from the Greek language, and means, “A woman who serves“.
A Postpartum Doula specifically cares for a woman and family who has recently given birth.
What does that look like? Expert guidance, emotional and physical support... That may be household chores, making meals, cleaning, helping with older children, holding baby so mom can shower, lactation support, newborn care, nighttime newborn care, etc.
A doula, is a woman who serves.
Older Siblings?
It can be fun, exciting and frightening to introduce an older sibling to their new baby sister or brother. Will they like the baby? Will they not be getting the attention they need? Will they know mommy and daddy still love them, though they seem distracted with this new arrival...
So many concerns run through a parents head...