Postpartum Doula

CAPPA Postpartum Doulas:

• Provide non-biased emotional, physical, and informational support during the postpartum period.

• Encourage the family to seek care that reflects their values and needs.

• Model and teach effective communication.

• Encourage informed decision-making

• Support physical and emotional healing

• Provide information on care options and resources

• Model infant care

• Encourage the family to make parenting choices that reflect their values and needs

• Support and assist with infant feeding

• Educate the family on newborn care and characteristics

• Educate families on how to maximize age-appropriate infant sleep

• Provide support to the parents and extended family

• Assist with household organization

• Provide resources when support requires a healthcare professional, clinical assessment, a need for a prescription, or medical diagnosis