I enjoy nurturing
families during the postpartum period and seeing parents grow in confidence as they are able to rest and bond with their baby.
Prior to her career as a doula she worked as a nanny for over 12 years and has cared for many women and
families during postpartum.
Typically I find myself offering emotional and social support for the whole
family during the postpartum transition, physical care for the birthing person after birth, information about infant development and newborn care, and referrals to community resources that would be helpful to the family.
Not exact matches
As a DONA trained birth and
postpartum doula, I offer non-medical, emotional and physical support and coaching for a soon - to - be mother, new mother, mother again and her
family during the third and fourth trimester of pregnancy.
After much success as a community, The Village Wellness Project has turned its focus toward education and support for
families during pregnancy, birth and
postpartum.
Growing
families will find integrative, holistic care
during their preconception, pregnancy, birth,
postpartum and well woman experience with a team of dedicated women's health professionals.
She trained to be a
postpartum doula through Maternity Wise and loves supporting
families during this incredible time.
In addition to supporting
families in home
during the
postpartum period, she's created a Facebook group for moms in her area to have a safe place to ask advice, gain insight, and get the support we all need when navigating this intimate time.
One of Tulsa
Family Doulas» most popular services is postpartum doula support where we provide certified support for the new mom during the vulnerable transition to life with a newborn with daytime, overnight and live - in care when family may not be nearby to provide
Family Doulas» most popular services is
postpartum doula support where we provide certified support for the new mom
during the vulnerable transition to life with a newborn with daytime, overnight and live - in care when
family may not be nearby to provide
family may not be nearby to provide help.
While they commonly serve
during childbirth and labor, many are qualified to offer
postpartum care, assisting with breastfeeding, newborn care and
family adjustment while helping mothers recover from childbirth.
Ana Paula has been teaching a very fun and active childbirth preparation workshop in Los Angeles for the past nine years and has supported hundreds of
families during pregnancy, childbirth and
postpartum.
In addition to her consulting work, Amy provided maternity care services to childbearing
families for two years as a nurse in the
postpartum and well - baby unit of a large teaching hospital and for four years as a nurse - midwife,
during which she worked in the home, birth center, and hospital settings.
She has been teaching and supporting
families prenatally,
during birth and
postpartum for 20 years.
In this second episode of a 2 part series, we go deeper into laborland, to then finally emerge
during immediate
postpartum and life as a
family.
With 8 years of experience as a nanny to young children, personal struggles with the physical recovery
during her
postpartum period, and her personal pursuit of a healthy breastfeeding relationship with her daughter, Olivia has the knowledge and compassion to help new
families find their way.
After a challenging first
postpartum, she created this incredible system to support her
family during her second
postpartum and soon began sharing it with mothers in her community and beyond.
Our
postpartum doula professionals can provide
family - centered support
during your transition to parenthood, as well as providing more focused infant care.
Topics covered include the emotional repercussions of infertility and miscarriage, depression
during pregnancy,
postpartum depression and anxiety, and the impact of maternal depression on spouse and
family.
Receiving the right help
during pregnancy will not only be best for you and your entire
family, it will help you minimize the risk of
postpartum depression.
To learn more about how a
postpartum doula provides practical support to
families during the transition to parenthood, read this article.
Our goal is to provide mothers and
families with support
during pregnancy, birth and the
postpartum period so they have the best start on their journey as a new
family
So how do you manage
family members
during your
postpartum recovery period, so you are getting the rest and help you need?
A doula is a birth professional who provides support to expecting
families during pregnancy, childbirth and
postpartum.
There is no greater life work that I can imagine than helping support moms (and whole
families really)
during the time of pregnancy, birth and
postpartum.
They nurture, support and offer expert guidance for
families during their pregnancy, birth and the early
postpartum time.
Doulas provide support for the woman and her
family during pregnancy, labor, and the immediate
postpartum period.
Having the right support system
during pregnancy,
postpartum and throughout your parenting journey can help
families thrive through vs. survive through even the most challenging times.
The midwife - led continuity model of care includes: continuity of care; monitoring the physical, psychological, spiritual and social well being of the woman and
family throughout the childbearing cycle; providing the woman with individualised education, counselling and antenatal care; attendance
during labour, birth and the immediate
postpartum period by a known midwife; ongoing support
during the postnatal period; minimising unnecessary technological interventions; and identifying, referring and co-ordinating care for women who require obstetric or other specialist attention.
This type of plan might include an introduction that says, «We have taken a lot of time to think about our
family's needs in the
postpartum period and we're so grateful for your support
during this time.
Together with my Doula training, I find that my education, travels and life experiences have helped me develop a holistic approach in caring for
families during pregnancy, labor and the
postpartum period.
The
Postpartum Doula Certification curriculum is designed to help new postpartum doulas feel prepared and confident to work with families during the transition to p
Postpartum Doula Certification curriculum is designed to help new
postpartum doulas feel prepared and confident to work with families during the transition to p
postpartum doulas feel prepared and confident to work with
families during the transition to parenthood.
Practices at
Family Centered Midwifery
during delivery and in the immediate
postpartum period are structured to give you and your baby the important elements needed for establishing a successful breastfeeding relationship.
As a
postpartum doula, Jaime supports
families during the most exciting and challenging times in their lives.
Postpartum doulas can also care for babies while parents nap or take care of personal needs or provide overnight care for those
families who just aren't getting enough sleep to function well
during the day.
Your antepartum doula can also help you prepare for your birth and Tulsa
Family Doulas can easily transition to supporting you
during your birth and continue your care with
postpartum support.
TDB doulas provide support customized to the needs of each
family during labor and the early
postpartum period.
My philosophy is to provide
families with evidence - based information so that they can make informed decisions that are appropriate for their care
during pregnancy, birth,
postpartum and beyond.
She also has volunteered her time through GALS (Give Austin Labor Support), supporting women and their
families during their pregnancy, labor and
postpartum time.
Pam is passionate about providing doula support to mothers and
families prenatally,
during birth and
during the
postpartum period.
The
Postpartum Depression Alliance of Illinois is a non-profit organization staffed by volunteers who are all moms that helps Illinois women and their
families» access support and information about all emotional issues that can occur
during pregnancy or within a year of delivery
Childbirth classes prepare expecting
families for the challenges, joys, and questions that will inevitably occur
during labor, birth, and
postpartum.
Additional reasons for deciding not to breastfeed can include concern about the quality and quantity of breast milk, and partner and
family support, which are common across developed and developing countries.10, 11 Women who decide not to breastfeed are also more likely to have smoked
during their pregnancy, be primiparous mothers (i.e., having their first child), and to have a child born low birth weight or with complex health issues such as cystic fibrosis.9, 12 Prenatal and post-natal stressful experiences may also reduce the duration of breastfeeding.13 Finally, several studies suggest that mother's who return to work within the first 6 months
postpartum or anticipate an early return to full - time employment, are less likely to breastfeed.
Women who are most at risk of developing the condition are those who have had a personal or
family history of depression (including a history of
postpartum depression), experience severe PMS, felt depressed
during pregnancy, had a difficult pregnancy or delivery, have a troubled marriage, lack supportive people in their lives, or are caring for a chronically ill baby.
The midwife - led continuity model of care includes: continuity of care; monitoring the physical, psychological, spiritual and social wellbeing of the woman and
family throughout the childbearing cycle; providing the woman with individualised education, counselling and antenatal care; continuous attendance
during labour, birth and the immediate
postpartum period; ongoing support
during the postnatal period; minimising technological interventions; and identifying and referring women who require obstetric or other specialist attention.
Our Doulas provide your
family with compassionate support
during birth and
postpartum.
Our Doulas provide your
family with compassionate support
during birth and
postpartum.
Depression
During and After Pregnancy: A Resource for Women, Their
Families, and Friends (www.mchb.hrsa.gov/pregnancyandbeyond/depression): This Web site has information for the woman and / or her
family about the definition and symptoms of
postpartum depression and when to seek treatment.
We offer a number of programs and services geared to help support mother, fathers, and their
families living in our targeted communities, through all stages of parenting: from preconception to pregnancy to
postpartum and between pregnancies, and
during a child's first few years of life — and beyond.
Perinatal depression in mothers, defined as depression occurring
during pregnancy or
postpartum, is of concern for all who are involved with such
families.
Postpartum depression is one of many mood and anxiety disorders that affect women and
families during pregnancy and around the time of birth.