To both new and experienced parents, I welcome you to explore some of the numerous benefits of a postpartum doula:
Improved infant and maternal health (directly lowers rates of mortality for both)
Early detection and decreased rate of Postpartum Depression (if it does occur, it is shorter duration)
Earlier bonding between infant and parent(s)
More successful nursing (earlier problem solving and overall longer duration)
Greater confidence and less anxiety surrounding parenting
Decreased parental exhaustion, frustration, and burn out
Decreased rates of infant dehydration and hospitalization
Fewer unnecessary calls to the pediatrician or other care providers
Earlier return to work with less anxiety for partners
Greater control in the face of overbearing relatives