Greater success in parent adaptation to their new role
Timely referrals to competent professional can have a significant positive impact on families
Support for the mother as well as the father/partner, has a profound effect on both of their emotional adjustment
Fathers/partners benefit from role-modeling of the doula to see how to help and support instead of simply being told to help
The available presence of a doula to answer questions as they arise eases a parent’s anxiety
General household help and organization leaves a parent free to focus on their recovery and learning about their new baby
Older siblings feel more included and less jealous
Reduces family stress and anxiety
Increases understanding of infant development, states of conscious and normal newborn behavior
"Leah is fantastic. I contacted her a few weeks after my son's birth when I was completely overwhelmed and crying every day. Both my husband and I were impressed with how knowledgeable she is. She taught us techniques for calming our baby (who fell asleep quickly in her arms), and supported me through breastfeeding difficulties which I eventually overcame. She believes so deeply in the importance of postpartum care that she made time for us even though she was engaged full-time by another family. Although I'm on unpaid leave from work and my husband is a student, her caring help was worth every penny." - Kathryn R.
