Here is my solution to the question : How Can a Postpartum Doula Make a Difference in My Post-Delivery Season?
In the Hospital:
~ I have hired a Postpartum Doula, Ruth Green, and she is very familiar with our carefully researched desires for the immediate postpartum hours and we’ve ask that she remind us, or inform attendants, of our previously discussed intentions.
~We would prefer that all newborn procedures be done after the initial bonding hour and while Mom holds baby.
~ Please refrain from offering a pacifier or supplemental bottles to baby.
~ We are desirous of as much breastfeeding support as possible so please ensure we receive a visit from the hospital’s lactation consultant.
~ We are following an alternate vaccination schedule so please consult with us before administering any vaccines.
At Home:
~ Our doula, Ruth Green, will be present during our postpartum period so feel free to ask her any questions about our present situation, baby’s needs, or how you may help our family during our time of transition.
~ To all visitors: please understand that I will be nursing our baby and may require privacy to accomplish that.
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~ As much as we appreciate your visits, we would like to rest when baby is resting, so please keep visits brief.
~ Please refrain from visiting if you, or anyone in your household, has been ill.
~ To ensure our baby remains healthy, for the first few weeks, we would prefer he/she be held only by immediate family members. Thanks for understanding.
~ We welcome all the help we can get so please feel free to help in the following areas: wash dishes, fold laundry, pick up the house, walk the dog, pick up some groceries, vacuum the house, mow the lawn, or pitch in wherever you see a need.
~ If you would like to provide us with a meal please contact ________, who is coordinating meals for us.
For My Post-Partum Doula, Ruth Green:
~ Please remind me to eat and drink regularly as I am prone to overlook these areas.
~ Our family has dietary restrictions in the following areas so please adapt meal preparation accordingly: lactose intolerant, gluten free, peanut allergy, and…
~ Feel free to answer the door or phone as required.
~ We would like you to provide support during the overnight hours to include establishing healthy sleep and feeding patterns for baby.
~ We would like help in the following areas during daytime shifts: care for baby while we are resting, showering, visiting with family, or having cuddle-time with other children. Additional assistance in the following areas would also be helpful: meal prep, infant feeding/pumping support, vacuuming, laundry, dish washing, tidying the house, pet care, sibling care, grocery shopping, or running other household errands.
~ We realize you have a wealth of knowledge in the area of postpartum care and we welcome your gentle input as we make decisions.
~ During the overnight hours we would like to rest as much as possible. Please handle all nighttime feeding, diapering, and burping needs as they arise or, please bring bring the baby to us for feedings but, kindly, handle all burping, diapering, and sleep needs.
~ I am feeling a bit blue…is this normal and can you offer me some suggestions?
