12 Ways a Postpartum Doula Can Help New Parents

September 29, 2011 at 10:48 AM · Filed under babies, breastfeeding, doula, family, infant care, new baby, newborn assistance, parenting, postpartum doula

A postpartum (after the birth) doula can teach you about normal infant behavior and help you build your confidence in your skills as a new parent.

Many families consider hiring a postpartum (after the birth) doula, but  hesitate because they are not sure if  they really need the services of a doula. Here is a brief list of just a few of the things a postpartum doula might do for you:

1. Teach you how to soothe your baby.

2.  Teach you the basics of breastfeeding.

3.  Make dinner.

4.  Keep the laundry under control.

5.  Teach you how to bathe your baby.

6.  Read to or play games with your older children.

7.  Show you how to use your breast pump.

8.  Run an errand.

9.  Keep the house tidy.

10.  Support your breastfeeding goals.

11.  Discuss normal infant behavior.

12.  Allow you to nap.

Sound good?  Just what you think you’ll need? Or still not sure?

Let’s chat. www.tendertimesdoula.com or 973-291-8200

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What is The Fourth Trimester of Pregnancy?

September 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM · Filed under babies, breastfeeding, doula, family, infant care, new baby, parenting, postpartum doula ·Tagged , , , , , , ,

The fourth trimester refers to the first three months AFTER your baby’s birth.

The fourth trimester is the time you spend learning how to parent a newborn, who oh-so-quickly turns into an infant.

It’s the time you and your partner learn how to fit a baby and her needs into your relationship, home, car,  love life, budget, career and wider family.

Whether this is your first or your fifth baby,  it’s the time you create a new balancing act.

The fourth trimester is when you get your first introduction to immense joy, elation, adorable smiles,  baby smells both good and maybe not so good, to breastfeeding and bottles and diapers and slings, pumps and car seats, wipes and warmers, as well as to a new person who brings new needs, new responsibilities, new worries, doubts and fears and often, some sleepless nights.

The fourth trimester is the good, the bad and the ugly of being a new parent. It’s the beginning of expectations,  dreams and failures and yes, some losses (like unlimited free time, long hours of sleep and uninterrupted couple time.)   The fourth trimester is happy and sad, crazy and calm, sweet and frenetic, amazing and disappointing and likely a never-to-be-forgotten, but hard-to-remember  phase of life.

Join us here for sharing ideas, links, chats,  honest words and thoughts on the fourth trimester.

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