“There is no way to be a perfect mother, only a million ways to be a great one”
— Jill Churchill

POSTNATAL DOULA:

A Post Natal Doula (or sometimes referred to as a Post Partum Doula) provides evidence-based information when helping you with your emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and help with feeding and basic newborn care.

The main goal of a Post Natal Doula is to help “mother the mother”, to nurture the family through the transition of life with a new baby. This would look like: educating on family adjustment, providing support to the needs of the new mother to helping her and her partner gain confidence in their roles.

Did you know? Post Natal Doulas can help assist you with settling your baby, help assist you to recognise your baby’s cues and help with everyday tasks.

Did you know? Post Natal Doulas can help assist you with settling your baby, help assist you to recognise your baby’s cues and help with everyday tasks.

Duties include breastfeeding support, help with physical and emotional support during your recovery after birth, assistance with newborn care (bathing, feeding and comforting), baby soothing techniques, referrals to local resources (e.g. parenting classes, lactation support).

Did you Know - Post Natal Doula’s are able to help with Breastfeeding?

Did you Know - Post Natal Doula’s are able to help with Breastfeeding?

I provide Post Natal support to families for up to 8 weeks post birth. Support can be several hours over a few weeks or a few hours spread over several weeks - I strive to cater for each individuals needs.

YOUR INVESTMENT:

** Please request as I have 2 package options available!

Post Natal Doula Training - Completed & Graduated with NewBorn Mothers (Julia Jones) https://newbornmothers.com and with Jenn Fontaine of DONA International https://www.itsbirth.ca

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