Quality postpartum support can have a huge effect on a mother's physical recovery, emotional state, and success with breastfeeding.
Postpartum and Newborn Care Our holistic intimate model of care and support continues after birth with
quality postpartum support for the whole family.
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Whether you are seeking a birth doula,
postpartum doula, childbirth classes,
support groups or placenta encapsulation services you can depend on Chicago Family Doulas to provide the most high
quality support.
Doulas www.dona.org The mission of DONA International is to promote high
quality birth and
postpartum support by setting the standard for the doula profession through evidence - based training and certification for doulas of diverse backgrounds www.cappa.net CAPPA is an international certification organization for Doulas, Childbirth Educators and Lactation Educators.
Your continued
support and contributions to this field reflect the unique
qualities and energies needed to further
postpartum education and treatment.
We are an international, non-profit organization of doulas that strives to have every doula trained / educated to provide the highest
quality / standards for birth and / or
postpartum support to birthing women and their families.
The mission of DONA International is to promote high
quality birth and
postpartum support by setting the standard for the doula profession through evidence - based training and certification for doulas of diverse backgrounds.
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
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
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
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.
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.
However, they also reported 7 studies which did not
support the importance of relationship
quality on
postpartum depression, reminding us of the complexity of measuring this complex phenomenon.
The Calgary Doula Association strives to increase the
quality of prenatal, birth and
postpartum support by promoting access to doulas that adhere to a strict standard of practice.
The Calgary Doula Association strives to increase the
quality of prenatal, birth and
postpartum support by promoting access to doulas that adhere to a strict standard of practice.
The Schuyler Center works to educate communities and elected officials about the value of access to: high
quality prenatal and
postpartum supports and services for families with young children, including maternal, infant and early childhood home visiting; and high -
quality early care and learning.