Postpartum Support
It's a common myth that once a person has given birth their need for support dramatically decreases. People are realizing that this is just not the case. Doctors are great for developing babies, but parents need community. Whether this is your first baby or not, every transition is different and you don't have to navigate it alone. You deserve all the support you need.
To the newly postpartum parent day to day tasks can become a struggle and might find the transition more challenging than expected. Some days you might find yourself picking and choosing what battles to take on. On others, maybe you're wishing you had someone who understands your needs and can be that resource to work towards them. With a postpartum doula, all of your needs can be addressed and be met. Your doula can fill in any gaps to help create the space and time you need to bond with your baby. Your doula is committed to making your transition into parenthood as seamless as possible. Parenting, a lot like birth, does not have just one style and Doulas of Broome County doulas fully support yours. They believe you know what's best for your family and provide unbiased support. These are memories that are going to stick with you. You should be able to look back and feel good about your experience. A healthy postpartum period and positively adjusting to life with a new baby are powerful components of maternal and child development.
What Postpartum Support Might Look Like
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Newborn care education
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Childcare
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Breast and bottle feeding support
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Meal planning and preparation
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Someone tentatively watching over your recovery.
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An extra set of hands to make time for self-care
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Light housework
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Teaching partners how to provide additional support