Everyone needs a Mom. Even the new Mom. Someone to get cups of water, change a load or two of laundry and do baby duty for the night so new Mom can get a better night’s sleep and be ready to be her best in the morning!
| When is a post partum doula especially helpful? | What does a post partum doula do? |
|---|---|
| When Mom doesn’t have a partner | Mother the mother |
| C-Sections births | Light housework |
| Episiotomy births particularly stage 3 and 4 | Meal preparation |
| When Mom’s partner travels for work | Work with other children in the household |
| First time Mom’s | Stay overnight and wake up with baby only bringing baby to Mom for nursing |
| Family isn’t close to lend a hand | Local errands |
| Multiple births | Grocery shopping |
| Two babies under two | Drive Mom and new baby to well baby checkups |
| Larger families | Newborn care assistance |