doulas are the “women of the village helping the women of the village.”

ten ways a postpartum doula makes a real difference while helping families. don’t you love a list! a doula does all of these things and more. postpartum doula care and support is invaluable to parents with new babies.

a doula listens,

a doula gives support,

a doula builds confidence,

a doula encourages,

a doula shares,

a doula educates,

a doula gives expert advice when asked,

a doula offers an extra set of hands,

a doula is a valuable resource,

a doula becomes a friend.

welcome to world doula week march 22-28th.  fun fact: doulas make a real difference. they impact the physiological, social, emotional, and psychological health of women, newborns and families in the postpartum period.

postpartum doulas are non-medical professionals who provide new families with non-judgmental, hands-on support as well as evidence-based information on newborn care, feeding and a mother’s physical recovery. more info here explaining doula support.

benefits of the presence of doulas in the postpartum period:

• increases breastfeeding initiation and continuation
• can reduce the incidence of postpartum mood disorders
• increases new parents’ confidence in the care of their newborn

throughout history, women have supported new mothers. in today’s society of scattered friends and families, postpartum doulas fill this vital role of support for the people birthing the next generation and families have benefited from working with grammie doula since 2019.

having a baby is one of life’s biggest transitions and greatest joys. however, many parents find themselves feeling extremely isolated and overwhelmed during the postpartum period after the initial excitement, adrenaline and stream of visitors has subsided.

hiring a postpartum doula can help reverse those feelings and provide the support that new families need during this fourth trimester filled with feelings of contentment and empowerment.

grammie doula helps families by providing postpartum doula support offering emotional, mental, and physical support as needed through home visits and virtually. now taking inquiries for the months of may and june.  you can learn more here.

call for a free fifteen minute chat to find out more about postpartum doulas. 540-239-1866

contact grammie doula for doula support | hello@grammiedoula.com

are you curious about virtual postpartum support? read about it here.

i offer full-time postpartum doula support in middle tennessee and my clients call me grammie doula. i have 25 years as a labor and delivery nurse and then 10 years as a birth photographer. i am a mom to 3 grown children, 6 grandchildren and a baby in heaven. i live in a cabin in the woods with my gray-bearded husband and two pets that prefer his company over mine! laura