A postpartum doula is someone who provides physical, emotional, and informational support to a family in the first three months after birth. To care for a family as a doula involves nurturing, educating, assessing the needs of, and referring the family to other professionals as needed. Doula work is fluid,…
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Postpartum Mental Health Basics
With all that happens in birth and the immediate postpartum period, increased emotions are natural. “Baby blues” is the term for a mild change in your emotional state in the first couple of weeks postpartum. Mood swings, irritability, feeling overwhelmed, and tearfulness may last up to two weeks. If symptoms…
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Postpartum Healing Basics
The first weeks postpartum are a time for slowing down, healing, and practicing as much self-care as possible. In this post you will learn what to expect and what to be aware of in the first weeks postpartum. While the postpartum experience is always unique, there are many common experiences…