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I am a birth and postpartum doula. A birth doula offers continuous emotional support during labor, physical comfort measures, and information prenatally and during labor. WHAT DOES A POSTPARTUM DOULA DO? • Keep ...

I am a birth and postpartum doula. A birth doula offers continuous emotional support during labor, physical comfort measures, and information prenatally and during labor. WHAT DOES A POSTPARTUM DOULA DO? • Keep the mother fed and well hydrated. • Assist with breastfeeding education. • Assist the mother while breastfeeding with pillows, positioning, snacks, etc. • Educate family members on how to "mother the mother" through modeling, demonstration, and explanation. • Play with older siblings • Hold or feed the baby while mom gets rest or plays with older children. • "Run interference" and insulate the family from constant telephone calls and visitors. • Instruct the parents on how to bathe and dress the baby or perform these tasks at the parents' request. • Prepare meals. • Wash, fold, and