From a doula’s perspective

answers, guidance and tips on all things pregnancy, faith and beyond

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In Home Postpartum Doula Visits: What to Expect

Learning to adjust to this new chapter of your life can be overwhelming. Your body is recovering from labour and/or birth, your hormones have abruptly shifted to support your babe outside the womb, and you’re getting to know your little one; their likes, dislikes, and personality. This is definitely not the time to ‘snap back’ to life as it was before. Your life is different and most people need help navigating that transition. And that’s where your postpartum doula comes in.

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Do I Need A Birth Plan?

Birth is full of unknowns, and for many people they actually have a fear of the unknown. So the best way to overcome that is to shine light on the parts you’re not too sure about. See birth planning is not about creating a rigid plan. It’s about making intentional time to discuss your options for labour, what the immediate postnatal recovery looks like, how to manage expectations and how to self advocate for your preferences with your care team. It shows you your preferences and where you can be flexible. And we call it a map, not a plan!

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