HummingBird Doula Services 

A post-partum doula is a trained professional who supports a new family in the first few days, weeks, and months after bringing home a new baby (or babies).

 

Services of a Postpartum Doula:

 

* Post-partum planning support

 

* Assistance with newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding, and comforting (including babywearing)

 

* Breastfeeding and bottle-feeding support

 

* Baby soothing techniques

 

* Providing emotional support and nurturing the new parents

 

* Supporting non-birthing parent in connecting with newborn

 

* Troubleshooting with feeding and sleep cycles (including education around what are realistic expectations)

 

*Light meal preparation / meal planning support

 

* Help with supporting the mom’s well-being (recovery from birth), the babies well-being, and fostering relationship building.

 

*Education about child development

 

*Referrals to local resources such as but not limited to parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation consultants and parenting support groups