Postpartum Doula Care
After you welcome your baby, your postpartum period begins. Maybe you are already wondering how the transition will go? Getting support to help prepare for life after birth, in addition to in-person care once baby has arrived, can make all the difference.
When you choose to have a postpartum doula, it gives space for your WHOLE family to heal, bond, and have a smooth transition together.
However your baby comes out of your body, you will need to rest, heal, and be nurtured. Everything slows down after baby; it’s meant to, and we want to give space for all the members of your family to exhale and be together. The reality is dinner still needs to be made, bathrooms need to be cleaned, there’s more laundry than ever before, siblings need that one-on-one time, feeding support becomes necessary, you’ll need space to process your ever-changing emotions and mind, and simple daily activities can become harder to do.
We have heard it said that everyone wants to hold the baby, but who holds the birthing parent? At Doulas of Marquette, we take it a step further to ask, who holds the family? A postpartum doula does just that.
Intuitively, we observe and gently help or offer guidance. We affirm your choices, always encouraging you to connect to your inner wisdom. We know that YOU know your baby best.
Practically, you get to hand us lists of any and everything you need to be done. There’s no awkwardness or relationship dynamics to navigate; we are there to meet your family with care that is centered around what you need at that very moment.
“My doulas were both so gentle and loving to me and my baby, they always helped with housework, and would let me talk to them and express things when I just needed someone to lend an ear…they are forever family to me!”
Ashley, Mother
Postpartum preparation lists
Emotional support and a compassionate ear
Providing space for physical recovery from birth and family bonding
Body/breast feeding and pumping support
Bottle and formula feeding support
Knowing when to refer out to trusted service providers as needed
Adoption and foster family support
Laundry
Light housekeeping
Nourishing meals and snack preparation
Our postpartum support includes:
Time and space for the birth parent to be nourished
Birth processing
Newborn care (including soothing and comfort techniques)
Helping navigating new roles and boundaries with family as needed
Relaxation techniques and centering
Education in normal newborn behavior and expectations
Space for you and your partner to connect
Sibling care
Pet care
Grandparent education and support
Errands and grocery pickup
Cloth diapering education
Babywearing education and tips
Car seat safety
Baby proofing planning
Baby gear selection
Safe sleep support and rest for parents
Overnight care
Trusted referrals out as needed
Everything you wish you could directly ask others to do or wish they just intuitively knew to do to help you (we gladly embrace lists!)
A million little things that meet you right where you are and bring you peace and comfort
