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Doulas offer prenatal and intrapartum support that encourages breastfeeding initiation in the hospital, as well as providing breastfeeding support in the community and home settings. This reinforces the unique role of the doula in bolstering maternal–infant health.

For instance, a doula might offer: Attention to physical comfort through techniques such as touch and massage and assistance with breathing. Emotional reassurance, comfort and encouragement. Information about what's happening during labor and the postpartum period, including explanations of procedures.

A doula is a non-medically trained professional who supports, educates, advocates, coaches, and nurtures a mom-to-be throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postpartum journey.

Simply put, the postpartum doula is baby care plus you care! They provide physical and emotional recovery care for the birthing parent, newborn care, and support for partner and siblings as the whole family transitions to parenthood. In contrast, the baby nurse is hired solely to care for the infant.

Midwives and nurses play a vital role in protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding worldwide. Skilled breastfeeding support from midwives and nurses helps prevent childhood infections and mortality, while boosting cognitive development and decreasing rates of obesity, diabetes and maternal and child cancers.

A postpartum doula is a key person to have in your support network — easing some stress and empowering you in other ways. Beyond that, a postpartum doula can also identify early signs of depression and give you resources so you get the help you need as soon as possible.