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A Postpartum Doula is there to assist the mother in caring for her baby,
and running the household. Postpartum Doulas are often employed by
families who have had twins or triplets to lend a helping hand, or for
women who have older children and want some extra help in the early
days. A Postpartum Doula may work for a number of months with one
family, or just for a few weeks to ease the load on the family. Some
Postpartum Doulas work overnight to enable the parents to get some much
needed rest, or may work during the day.
Generally a postpartum doula may perform the following, depending on
what the client is looking for:
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assistance with breastfeeding
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helping care for and play with older children
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prepare family meals
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household tasks such as washing, ironing and light
housekeeping
As you join parents on one of the most exciting events of
their lives, you will come across a host of parenting styles and
choices. During your training you will be encouraged to explore many of
these to develop a greater understanding of each perspective, and strive
to be accepting of all choices, even those that are out of sync with
your own.
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