POSTPARTUM DOULAS
Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Our Ann Arbor Birth & Family Postpartum Doulas can help. Because we’re a collective, each doula manages her own availability, but we currently have postpartum doulas who prefer to support families during the day, and others who prefer nights. This means you have multiple options to get the rest and support you need during this demanding time in your lives. Our Postpartum Doulas support families during the weeks and months after birth, in the greater Ann Arbor and Metro Detroit areas. They provide a set of extra hands to spend with your infant, offer newborn feeding support, or to help with light household chores so that you can get the rest and recovery you need.
If Coronavirus makes you nervous about having a visitor in the house, ask your doula if they offer virtual support. We are dedicated to providing you with the support and guidance as you navigate life with your new baby and new routine. With virtual support you can gain the confidence and reassurance to find balance in taking care of your new baby and yourself, as parents. Learn more about virtual postpartum care.
The first days and weeks at home with a baby, while filled with wonder and excitement, may also be a time when parents find themselves feeling exhausted, uncertain, and overwhelmed. The nurturing assistance of a Postpartum Doula can make all the difference in shifting this transition from stressful and exhausting to joyful and celebratory!
Newborn Care
.With Ann Arbor Family Doulas, you have expert guidance and support for all aspects of newborn care. From sleep, bathing, swaddling, and diapering, to understanding and responding to your baby’s cues, your postpartum doula is there to help you learn all you need to know to care for your baby with confidence. Our doulas are also experienced in helping families with multiples.
INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT
MATERNAL COMFORT MEASURES
LIGHT
HOUSEKEEPING
Enjoy the opportunity to focus on yourself and your baby as your doula takes care of household tasks such as laundry, dishes, errands, and tidying up, so that your space feels fresh and comfortable. Your doula is also available for meal planning and prep, with your own recipes or her suggestions. You’ll be amazed at what she can get done in just a few hours!