Postpartum Doula

Postpartum Doulas offer many different services to their clients; there is no “standard” job

description. The primary purpose of the Postpartum Doula is to help the entire family transition

into life with a newborn.

Since the needs of every postpartum person are different, the Postpartum Doula must be

flexible enough to tailor their services to meet the needs at hand.

This could include doing things to help new parents feel more confident in their roles, like

teaching them some basic newborn care skills.

They may help newly postpartum families that are overwhelmed with running errands or even

doing some housekeeping tasks. There may be other children who need guidance on finding a

helpful place in a growing family, and there might be a parent who needs encouragement.

The tasks executed by a Postpartum Doula are not difficult or highly technical. For many people,

it means sharing knowledge acquired from their dedicated training and years of experience.

Some of the duties may seem menial or even trivial to an outsider; however, a Postpartum

Doula understands that for someone newly postpartum, anything that lessens a load makes a

difference.

Some of the duties that a Postpartum Doula may perform include:

● Breastfeeding support

● Newborn Care & Guidance

● Feeding Support

● Help with the emotional and physical recovery after birth

● Light housekeeping so that mom does not feel so overwhelmed

● Running errands

● Assistance with newborn care, such as diapering, bathing, feeding, and comforting

● Light meal preparation

● Baby soothing techniques

● Sibling care

● Referrals to local resources such as parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support,

and support groups

In summary, postpartum doulas provide non-medical support to new parents and their families

during the first few weeks or months after childbirth. Their duties include emotional support,

practical assistance with newborn care and household tasks, and informational support related

to newborn care, breastfeeding, and postpartum recovery. They essentially "mother the mother,"

helping families adjust to their new roles and build confidence in their parenting abilities.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $20.00 - $45.00 per hour

Work Location: In person