What exactly does a postpartum doula do during the day?

Postpartum doulas provide crucial support to new families and their babies, not just through the night but also throughout the day. They offer breastfeeding and feeding assistance, newborn care education, and baby care. They also handle light household tasks such as baby laundry, kitchen tidying, and cleaning all bottles and pump parts.

Daytime postpartum doulas focus on helping the family adjust to new routines Having support during the day allows them to take essential breaks, tend to personal needs, or spend quality time with their newborn without the stress of juggling all the other tasks. Daytime doulas help maintain a calm, nurturing environment and ensure that both baby and parent are doing well, emotionally and physically.

So, what might your day look like if you hire a postpartum doula for support? Here is a timestamped look at life with daytime help.

The early days of parenthood can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to sleep. New parents often find themselves struggling to get the rest they need while caring for a newborn. The baby is cluster feeding, meaning mom is up all night, sometimes only 3 hours broken up through the night.

This is where a nighttime postpartum doula can make a world of difference. In this post, we’ll take you through a typical night with a postpartum doula, focusing on how she supports breastfeeding and bottle-feeding while ensuring you get the rest you need to thrive.

9:00 PM: Arrival and Check-in with Your Postpartum Doula

As the evening settles in, your overnight postpartum doula arrives, bringing with her...