Today I'm answering a FAQ about postpartum doula support over on the Doulas of Iowa City blog. The answer I share may surprise you! Head over to the DOIC blog and read on.
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When my work as a postpartum doula comes up in causal conversation, people often want to know about overnight visits. For those without children, the idea of bringing a doula into your home overnight may seem like a surprising choice. But, if you've ever had a newborn, you know the combination of exhaustion and bliss those hours, days, and weeks bring.
As I reply to these casual questions, I sometimes find it hard to put into words what an overnight visit looks like because the needs of each family can be so distinct, and I tailor the support I offer to those specific needs. Because of my training, I combine knowledge and experience concerning birth, postpartum, breastfeeding, childbirth education, and sleep education. I love learning and want to bring the best support for my clients - whether during the day or night. And, I'm committed to directing my clients toward evidence-based resources and trusted practitioners - if your question is out of my scope of practice, I want to direct you to those who can answer and support you along the way. The infographic below gives a sense of what an overnight postpartum visit looks like, but if you are considering overnight postpartum doula support, a free consultation (in phone or in person) will help you feel confident in your plans for postpartum. Looking for more support as you move through your pregnancy and prepare for baby? Nested Mama offers prenatal doula support services to help you relax, settle in, and feel confident as you transition into parenthood. Wondering what prenatal doula support services would look like for you? As with all Nested Mama services, prenatal doula support is tailored to your specific needs and concerns. See the info graphic below for an idea of what prenatal doula support can include. Best of all, prenatal doula services can be bundled with Nested Mama childbirth education, eco baby consultations, infant sleep education, breastfeeding education and postpartum doula services.
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AuthorJohanna received a Ph.D. in English in 2014. Now a postpartum doula and educator of childbirth, breastfeeding, and infant sleep, she blogs about pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and parenting. Archives
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