How is a postpartum doula different from a baby nurse?
A baby nurse is a professionally trained or lay person whom comes into the home and cares for the newborn only. They are usually not licensed nurses but are trained in infant care. Baby nurses are different from doulas in that their role is specifically geared toward the infant. Doulas are newborn specialists who provide excellent infant care, but the main focus is providing education and support to new parents. This includes answering newborn care questions, talking to you about several different ways of parenting to find what best suites your family, teaching soothing and comfort skills, offering breastfeeding support, emotional support, and referrals to other necessary resources. Doulas also help with the transition by providing the new Mother with the added help that she needs to heal and rest. Every families needs are different and the postpartum doulas role is very flexible. We like to check in soon after birth to offer any needed support at the place of birth. We will then be av
