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Are you considering hiring a postpartum doula in Southern Vermont? If you or a loved one is giving birth soon and looking for additional support once home from the hospital, a postpartum doula may be perfect for you. So, what does a postpartum doula do? The answer is a little bit of everything! Postpartum doulas main job is to emotionally and physically support new parents and their newborn. This can range from assisting with breastfeeding help, bottle feeding, changing diapers, swaddling and soothing to sleep, overnight shifts where they take full care of the baby or day shifts when you may just want an additional set of expert hands that can take the baby while you sneak in a much needed nap. Postpartum doulas are also there to gently educate parents and answer any questions they may have on anything baby related! Having a postpartum doula can be a beautiful experience that allows you to enjoy the journey into parenthood with your little one. Here is how to find a postpartum doula in Southern Vermont.
- Ask your friends and family! Doulas are becoming more commonly used, chances are, you already know someone who has used one in the past and has a great recommendation for you.
- Check local Facebook groups. Much like asking people you know, there are parent groups dedicated to finding doulas and other parents will often happily give you a recommendation or steer you in the right direction.
- Vermont Birth Network: Check out this resource that has a team of screened professionals.
- Contact us! Nightingale Night Nurses has Nightingales across the country, including in Southern Vermont. We use a highly dedicated screening process and select someone who is the right fit for you and your family!
Finding a postpartum doula in southern Vermont can be great if you have a recommendation from someone you know. However, using an agency also has benefits, such as prescreened candidates, a dedicated team that will make sure you get a doula that matches your vibe and more! It is very important to make sure that the doula you pick is someone who will incorporate themselves seamlessly into your new family. It is always a great idea to talk to a few candidates and make sure you find someone who values the same things you do and that you feel comfortable having in your home right after you give birth. We also have some suggestions for interview questions you should consider asking your doula. You should feel one hundred percent comfortable with the person coming into your home, and know that we are always here to help.
