PURPLE LOTUS DOULA
What is a postpartum doula?
Mothering the Mother...
"In traditional societies women and men grow up around birth, breastfeeding, infants and children. After giving birth, women are surrounded by caring family members who have a great deal of experience and wisdom to offer. This kind of support is rarely available to new parents internationally. The doula's support is intended to fill the gaps left by our customary postpartum practices, which usually include only medical procedures, occasional checkups and the purchase of baby-related paraphernalia. The doula's education, quiet support and guidance are a manifestation of the traditional postpartum support that our society is missing.
Doulas are trained in postpartum adjustment, newborn characteristics, care, feeding and development and the promotion of parent-infant bonding. They are experienced in supporting families through their postpartum experience. Coming into the home during the fourth trimester following birth, the doula's role is to provide education, nonjudgmental support and companionship; and to assist with newborn care and family adjustment, meal preparation and light household tasks. Postpartum doulas offer evidence-based information on infant feeding, emotional and physical recovery from birth, infant soothing and coping skills for new parents and can make appropriate referrals when necessary. The doula can serve as a buffer for new parents who receive a great deal of unsolicited and possibly outdated advice.
The doula can help friends and family members to foster and support the parenting decisions of the new parents. By modeling a deep respect for the wisdom and decision-making abilities of the new parents, she makes clear that supporting them in their own choices will have the best possible results. By dedicating herself to the family in this way, the doula validates and enhances the parents' intuitive ability to nurture and encourages them to develop and implement their own parenting style."
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-Retrieved From: DONA International Position Paper-The Postpartum Doula's Role in Maternity Care
ABOUT ME
Hi there! My name is Emily and I created this company to fulfill my passion for all things postpartum. Since being pregnant with my first, I caught wind of what a doula does and the astounding benefits having a doula on your team can have on the mother, partner and child(ren) in the household. I am honored to be apart of one of the most cherished, but vulnerable, times in the life of a growing family.
Packages/Investments
Investment choice #1
This can be for families that may need just initial support or may have some assistance already planned
Investment choice #2
The more popular package. This plan will allow me to help your family transition for the first 3 months postpartum
Ala Cart
This option will ensure I am meeting your needs should there be a gap in support and just a few more hours would be beneficial.
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What My Clients Say....
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"I truly hope postpartum doulas become more common in the US, as Emily helped get us through the lowest points of recovery and support for our twin babies and us as parents. We needed help ASAP as both of our twins had feeding difficulties due to tongue ties and required surgery. Emily jumped in the day of the twins surgery and was able to quickly help us with difficult feedings/specialized bottles, care for the babies, housework, and gave us parents relief for a nap, shower, or eat.
Being first time parents we have been overwhelmed with the amount of decisions involved, things to learn on the fly with a screaming baby, and finding time to care for ourselves. We gratefully look forward to the days we have Emily as we know we get relief, someone who has been through this for support, and a person we can trust and compassionately care for our kids.
When you hear from her, you’ll feel her empathy and passion for new moms and when meeting her see how much care she’ll offer your household, right down to your dogs.
Emily has been my crutch through the past two months; she has become my friend, support system, soundboard, chef, dishwasher, dog/cat lover, and someone I completely trust my kids with. She has supported our decisions and helped follow them for our kids. She has been a breath of fresh air during my hardest and yet best moments in life." -Ashley J.
CONTACT
Serving families in the Wright County and surrounding areas in Minnesota
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