10 Ways A Postpartum Doula Helps You Thrive
Have you considered hiring a Postpartum Doula but you weren’t sure if it would be needed? Let me assure you, not one parent that has hired me has regretted having the extra sleep or expert newborn education!
Maybe you had a c-section and you need help at night moving around and caring for your newborn. I have had 3 c-sections and I know the challenges that come with it. Or maybe you live far away from family and you would like to have help you can trust. I have over 15 yrs of experience supporting families and I would love to help you as well!
You may be wondering…So what does a Postpartum Doula do?
As a Postpartum Doula in Northeastern Colorado I can support you with:
- Education on newborn basic care such as swaddling, bathing, diapering and soothing tips
- Provide lactation support such as positioning, getting a good latch and helping baby wake up to eat well
- Be a safe place for you to share your birth story
- Provide education around healthy sleep habits for you and your newborn
- Help with baby laundry, washing bottles and pump parts and keeping the kitchen tidy
- Newborn education on sleep and hunger cues
- Troubleshooting and offering tips on reflux and gas pains
- Education for fussy babies and strategies that are easy for parents to do
- Education on infant wake windows and realistic sleep expectations during the day and at night
- Helping parents establish routines and adjust to life with a newborn so that they feel comfortable on their own
Having support early on in the postpartum period, such as the day you get home and a few weeks after, is so beneficial to your recovery and mental health as you adjust to bringing home a newborn.
As a Postpartum Doula with over 15 years of experience working with families I love sharing sleep tips to promote healthy sleep habits for your newborn. This education gives you peace as a new parent so that you have the confidence to know when your newborn is tired or hungry. This will benefit you so you can meet your newborns needs quickly without the overwhelm AND without Googling at 2 am! I have heard many parents say that they thought their baby would just sleep when they laid them down, little did they know that this was not the case!
When should I hire a postpartum doula?
Newborns need a lot of soothing and support to sleep well. I often get a call from parents around 6-8 weeks asking for day or night help. If your struggling with sleep deprivation, reach out and make a call. I offer day or night support. It’s never too early or too late to hire a postpartum doula!
A postpartum doula does more than just offer an extra set of hands, I provide knowledge, reassurance, and encouragement to help your family thrive. My superpower is educating parents on all things sleep related! Sleep helps your body heal from the delivery and decreases possible mood disorders.
I believe that every new parent deserves the opportunity to receive expert newborn advice, support and encouragement to help them feel seen, heard and valued as a new parent. You don’t have to figure out the newborn period by yourself! You are not alone!
How can a postpartum doula help me get more sleep?
- A postpartum doula can help reduce postpartum mood disorders by offering emotional support to new moms
- A postpartum doula can offer you science based education about your newborn so that you don’t feel overwhelmed
- Doulas can help you feel prepared and ease your anxiety so that you can enjoy the newborn period
- Doulas can provide education on newborn sleep shaping to maximize your night sleep as a new parent
Is a Postpartum Doula Worth the cost?
The 4th trimester is a pivotal time in a parents life! There are so many changes! Having someone to turn to during this transition is a benefit to the whole family! Having a postpartum doula in person or virtually will decrease your anxiety, give you peace of mind and allow you to get more rest.
Here’s what one Mom said:
“Beyond caring for our newborn, Brie Ann stepped in wherever we needed her. She helped with laundry, kept the kitchen tidy, and made our home feel tidy, calmer and more manageable during such a tender time.”
If you are ready for in-person or virtual newborn support let’s chat about what would be best for your needs. Schedule a call with me today!
What does a postpartum doula do?
I offer daytime or nighttime postpartum services in northeastern Colorado. During the day I am available to come for a few hours (usually 2-4 hour blocks) during the day to help you with lactation support, newborn education, doing baby laundry, tidying up the kitchen, washing bottles or pump parts and being a listening ear.
During the night I offer 8-12 hour blocks of time. Hiring a doula for overnight care gives you a chance to rest and recover. You can sleep well knowing that I will be there to burp, change diapers and swaddle your newborn. This allows you to breastfeed and then go right back to bed even if your little one wants to stay awake. You can rest knowing that your little one is safe with an expert postpartum doula with over 15 years of experience.
Here’s what one family said about working with me…
Brie Ann helped me get uninterrupted sleep in the first weeks after bringing our new baby home which allowed me to be more present in the day for my family.” Molly S.
If this is something your interested in I book up quickly so schedule a call now and let’s discuss what schedule would be best for your family. I serve Sterling, Fort Morgan, Boulder, Denver and surrounding areas. I look forward to supporting you!
Hi there, I am Brie Ann Seyfang, a Postpartum Doula and Sleep Consultant in Colorado.
I am passionate about helping families from the newborn phase through age 2. Schedule a time so we can chat about how I can support your family with your newborn!
