The word doula is an ancient word that originates from the Greek meaning a "woman's servant". Today a postpartum doula is known as an advisor and helper who provides education, companionship, and support for mothers and their families in their first weeks or months home, following birth. Support can take many forms and is individualized to meet the needs of each family.
Hello my name is Jacquie Ward and some of the qualities I bring to being a postpartum doula include:
- Providing space and breath for parents
- Helping to facilitate a smooth transition
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Assisting with newborn care
- Help with household organization
- Assisting parents in finding their own parenting style
- Support with family adjustment, bonding and nurturing
- Appropriate referrals when necessary
- A calm and peaceful energy
- Help for mothers on bedrest
A Helping Hand-Postpartum Doula Care, L.L.C. - Serving the Metro Detroit, Michigan area.