"Doula" is the ancient Greek word for "woman who serves." Essentially, a postpartum doula "mothers the mother." Month 10 doulas are trained and experienced professionals.
In postpartum care, we educate, guide and instruct parents in all non-medical aspects of baby care. We care for the parents (especially the mother), baby and other siblings in the weeks and months following birth.
We offer mothers consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort and encouragement enabling them to gain confidence in their parenting and to trust their intuition.
In postpartum care, we educate, guide and instruct parents in all non-medical aspects of baby care. We care for the parents (especially the mother), baby and other siblings in the weeks and months following birth.
We offer mothers consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort and encouragement enabling them to gain confidence in their parenting and to trust their intuition.
Our postpartum services can include
- education about baby's needs, cues and development in the early months
- care for mother's postpartum physical needs and emotional support
- hands-on instruction in basic newborn care, infant massage and soothing techniques
- breast and bottle feeding support and instruction
- screening for problems with mother or baby and help finding solutions in the community
- laundry, meal preparation, tidying, running errands and grocery shopping
- help with older sibling adjustment and baby care while mother rests, bathes, etc.
- support for a partner who is learning to care for baby
- instructions on the safe use of baby equipment
"Cynthia helped me so much! Took wonderful care of my baby while I rested. She brought me baby and water; she cooked meals and took care of my older children. She bathed baby, put baby on her tummy while awake, read books to her, carried her in the sling. She took such good care of the baby that I never had to worry. I was able to rest after my C-section. We even had Cynthia stay on longer because she was so wonderful." - Mother of 3 in Ivy, VA
Email Month 10 for more information: month10doulas@gmail.com
