How can a postpartum doula help at night?
1. Simply by being there. We bring mom snacks while nursing in the middle of the night, and then when she has finished, she toddles back to bed and easily falls back to sleep, while we burp, change and soothe her newborns back to sleep. It’s nice to know you’re not alone when you’re tired and overwhelmed, because the middle of the night can be the hardest time emotionally, to get through. 2. We can give advice on healthy sleep habits. When your doula is there, with fresh eyes, and lots of experience, she will get to know your family’s dynamics, the personality of the babies, and also your desires for night-time feedings. With all that information, we can work with you to develop a customized, loving plan. We will help you take your parenting style through the transitions from child-led into a gentle, flexible, yet structured night time routine. 3. We are more than baby nurses/nannies. We will not just hold the baby all night if fussy- which makes it hard on you when we’re gone. We will
