In addition to making sure your partner has what she needs while she heals from childbirth, you can help
the breastfeeding transition to home by making sure she is comfortable while nursing — by bringing her pillows, foot rest, water, etc..
Not exact matches
These sessions usually take place one - on - one in a woman's
home when her baby is around six months of age,
to facilitate the
transition from exclusive
breastfeeding to the introduction of complementary foods that will meet the child's nutritional needs.
If you're using breast milk you've pumped, the staff, including a lactation consultant, can help you make the
transition to breastfeeding before your baby goes
home.
Eat - Sleep - Love's services include
breastfeeding education, greenproofing (educating about eco-friendly pregnancy, birth and
home environment options), maternity and newborn sleep hygiene education (including safe co-sleeping practices), babywearing education, safety awareness, education regarding stages of pregnancy, birth options information and referral, referrals
to childbirth education classes, nursery planning support, child proofing information and referral, registry information and support, post-partum and return
to work plans (including referrals for postpartum care and support),
transition resources for those who plan
to stay
home, and more!
Services may include:
breastfeeding education and support, maternity and newborn sleep hygiene education (including safe co-sleeping practices), birth options information and referral, greenproofing (educating about eco-friendly pregnancy, birth and
home environment options), baby wearing information, cloth diapering information, safety awareness, education regarding stages of pregnancy, referrals
to childbirth education classes, nursery set up support, child proofing information and referral, registry information and support, baby shower planning, bed rest plans, post-partum and return
to work plans (including referrals for postpartum care and support),
transition resources for those who plan
to stay
home, pregnancy and newborn photography referrals, and more!
Mi Pancita:
Transitioning from a demanding technical career
to being a stay at
home, eco conscious,
breastfeeding, babywearing, co-sleeping Mom has been the hardest and best thing I have ever done.
Critical periods for
breastfeeding cessation are
transition home from hospital, 6 - 8 weeks,
transition back
to work, and between 6 - 8 months
The
transition from being at
home on your maternity leave and heading back
to work is overwhelming, but with good support from your employer, your family, and your friends here at Milk on Tap, you can make
breastfeeding and working something that works for you!
So she really did help me with that and that was instrumental in the
transition because I was exclusively pumping at the time like I would see her
to help me with
breastfeeding and I would try
to do that at
home, but again, they were so tiny.
Some of the many benefits a Postpartum Doula provides for you and your baby include: Better infant care skills Positive newborn characteristics
Breastfeeding skills improve A healthy set of coping skills and strategies Relief from postpartum depression More restful sleep duration and quality Education and support services for a smooth
transition home A more content baby Improved infant growth translates into increased confidence A content baby with an easier temperament Education for you
to gain greater self - confidence Referrals
to competent, appropriate professionals and support groups when necessary The benefits of skin
to skin contact
Breastfeeding success Lessen the severity and duration of postpartum depression Improved birth outcomes Decrease risk of abuse Families with disabilities can also benefit greatly by learning special skills specific
to their situation Families experiencing loss often find relief through our Doula services Improved bonding between parent and child.