Families spend nine months preparing for the arrival of their baby: attending childbirth preparation classes, reading books, participating in breastfeeding groups, and engaging in activities like yoga or Pilates. Finally, the day comes when the much-anticipated hug becomes a physical reality outside the womb. In my experience as an infant massage instructor and postpartum doula, through conversations with friends, clients, and my own journey, I’ve noticed that we often don’t prepare enough for the postpartum period. We focus so much on preparing for the baby’s arrival that we forget to enjoy the journey of pregnancy itself, which is a significant rite of passage. My wish is for you to connect with yourself and your baby during pregnancy, to relax and savor this journey. And if you’re reading this after your baby is born, know that you are here right on time to connect with yourself and your little one.
Scientific evidence tells us that the support of a postpartum doula increases a mother’s confidence and self-esteem, contributes to the continuity of breastfeeding, and reduces anxiety. Emotional support provided by a doula in the postpartum period helps improve the mother’s mental health, offering emotional support to the family as they transition into parenthood, aiding in the adaptation for older siblings as well.
The value of postpartum support is as important, if not more important, than prenatal support. As a postpartum doula, I work on strengthening and improving early and healthy interactions between the baby and their emotional caregivers. I promote positive touch and the early involvement of other family members in the care of both the birthing person and the baby.
This type of support is crucial to provide reassurance, especially when new parents perceive their babies as fragile and fear touching them. As a doula, my role is to provide you with confidence, help you discover your internal resources, connect you with your intuition, provide scientific information, and offer external resources if needed. This kind of support enhances parenting skills by reinforcing existing resources within your family unit.
As a postpartum doula, I don’t just provide practical tools like diaper changing and breastfeeding promotion. I also offer a space for active, empathetic, and non-judgmental listening. I am available to answer questions for both the birthing person and their emotional support, supporting and strengthening the positive bond within the entire family. I invite you to choose unique, personalized support for you, your baby, and your entire family.
