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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a postpartum doula?

A postpartum doula is a perinatal professional trained specifically in postpartum care and newborn care. A postpartum doula’s mission is to provide support during the post birth stage of the childbearing year. Some postpartum doulas also help new parents prepare ahead of time for the postpartum season. Postpartum doulas are trained to recognize normal postpartum recovery and newborn development. They also have an extensive list of resources and referrals available for you if the fall out of the range of normal.  Doulas are tapped into your local birth and parenting communities.

What's the difference between a postpartum doula and a baby nurse or night nurse?

A baby nurse or night nurse is a medical nursing professional usually with an RN certification. Their mission is to bring their medical expertise into the home for families and babies with needs beyond their birthing place. Many baby nurses and night nurses are familiar with NICU and PICU and specialize in helping those families or families who need help with clinical tasks like weights checks and administering medication. A baby nurse or night nurse is perfect for families with special needs or serious post birth complications.

What's the difference between a postpartum doula and a nanny?

A nanny is a childcare professional trained specifically to supervise and care for children and is hired to do so in the absence of their parents.

A nanny’s mission is to take over child care so that the parents can do other important activities like going to work or date night. A nanny cares for children as young as 6 weeks old all the way up to 18 years old.

What are the benefits of working with a postpartum doula?

Working with a postpartum doula will give you evidence based and real world based education, a huge boost of confidence and the understanding help you need navigate early motherhood successfully.

Here are just a few ways that education, confidence and support benefit you as a new mother:

More confidence

More self-efficacy aka belief in yourself that you can do this

Smoother transition into mother role

More satisfaction with your body and how you are healing

Reach your breastfeeding goals

More understanding of newborn emotional and physical needs and behaviors

Earlier bonding

More independent confidence in new role

Less risk for postpartum depression or perinatal mood disorders

Less exhaustion, frustration and apprehension

Smoother return to work

 

How far in advance do I need to book my postpartum doula?

I suggest booking your postpartum doula as far in advanced as possible. Ideally 12 weeks or even earlier will allow you to maximize all of the support and resources that your postpartum doula has. 

The postpartum doula doula search can be daunting. You want to be sure that the postpartum doula you love will be available to support you. This means signing that contact and securing your spot on their calendar as soon as possible.

If you wait and they aren’t available this could leave you scrambling for support or worse going with out the help at all.

Most new parents do’t start looking for a postpartum doula until baby is already born. And at this point they are desperate and may choose anyone who is available instead of being able to take time to find a postpartum doula they really love and work well with. 

 

How long do I work with my postpartum doula?

The Prima Mama Signature package is designed to provide in person doula support during the first 6 to 8 weeks after birth. However, if you choose a start day 2 weeks or more after birth you can will end 6 weeks weeks from that start date.  If you really love The Prima Mama experience you can book for another 6 weeks.

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I’m really missing working in person with client I’m really missing working in person with clients right now. It’s especially hard because birth does not stop for a pandemic. And I see more and more new parents struggling with prenatal and postpartum anxiety and depression as they deal with the stress of uncertainty surrounding their births. It’s estimated that about 1 in 5 birthing people experience some form of postnatal depression or anxiety. However with the current situation it’s now estimated that number is now more like 1 in 3. Quarantine means isolation, and for a new parent that isolation means less of the communication, support and nurturing that is so crucial to #thrivingpostpartum. I am here for you, birthing parents and support parents. I am focusing my services on helping new parents plan ahead as well as stay connected during their postpartum adjustment. Through zoom postpartum planning workshops you will be armed with the knowledge and a solid plan to help you get the most out of your postpartum experience. My virtual postpartum doula packages will keep you connected not only with me as your Doula but also to the community of love and support surrounding you. And my virtual postpartum support groups will help you meet other new parents like you so that you can be and receive a light that can often times brighten up some of the darkest moments. Despite what current policies and procedures might dictate, you are not alone and you don’t have to do this alone. #theprimadoula #virtualpostpartumsupport #virtualpostpartumdoula #postpartumplan #birthplan #quarantinedpostpartum #quarantinepregnancy #districtmotherhued #30weekspregnant #31weekspregnant #32weekspregnant #33weekspregnant #34weekspregnant #35weekspregnant #36weekspregnant #37weekspregnant #38weekspregnant #39weekspregnant #40weekspregnant #firsttrimester #secondtrimester #thirdtrimester #fourthtrimester
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Community is everything when it comes to motherho Community is everything when  it comes to motherhood/parenthood. Seriously. There are levels to this...your partner, immediate family, extended family and friend and the greater local community. When you’re creating your postpartum plan be sure to Include each level in your circle of support. Repost from @blackmomskillingit #blackmomskillingit #36weeks #37weekspregnant  #dmvmomtribe #pregnantmama #thebump #whattoexpect #mommybody #mommotivation #thisispostpartum #34weekspregnant de#35weekspregnant #36weekspregnant #37weekspregnant #38weekspregnant #39weekspregnant #40weekspregnant #41weekspregnant #42weekspregnant #pregnantmom
It’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness week! One It’s Maternal Mental Health Awareness week! One in five women experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, also known as PMADS. One of the disorders included in PMADS is Postpartum Anxiety. Postpartum Anxiety is a mental health disorder that women can experience after giving birth as well as in the end stages of pregnancy. It is important to know the symptoms so that you can get the help you need. If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone and this is not the end of your story. Dear one in five, you are #NOTABADMOM.
April is #cesareanawarenessmonth and I just want April is #cesareanawarenessmonth  and I just want to shout out all of amazing mothers who had csections. No matter you got there, your birth is an amazing story💜
Happy World Doula Week!! I'm Alisa, a stay at home Happy World Doula Week!! I'm Alisa, a stay at home mom, postpartum doula and virtual postpartum coach. I provide postpartum support to new families in Maryland and the DC metro area as well as virtual postpartum coaching to new parents globally. What about you?? Who are you and where are you from?

Before I became a doula I worked as a home visitor for a mother baby focused non profit organization. Although, I was achieving my goal of support new moms and their babies during the postpartum period, my main job was helping these moms to survive. The job was stressful but rewarding. I absolutely loved the moms I was supporting and the work I was doing but I also knew I wanted to help moms to thrive through their postpartum. It wasn't until I experienced my own postpartum struggles that I learned about postpartum doulas and their unique role.

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Happy Doula Week!! Doula-ing is the act of educati Happy Doula Week!! Doula-ing is the act of educating, loving, embracing, advocating for and assisting a new parent during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

I am so honored to be on this path of supporting new parents and grateful for all of the amazing moms and dads that welcome me into their homes and onto their support teams.

And in this time of great change and unknown,  I am providing virtual postpartum support to any new parents in need. Email me at alisa@theprimadoula.com or check out the link in my bio to learn more.

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TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK. Pregnancy is a grea TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK. Pregnancy is a great time to work on creating a deeper bond with your partner or spouse. You may already be feeling some of the transformative effects of the childbearing year. And knowing that your partner is still on your team and present and invested can help deepen your intimacy and strengthen the bond you have with one another. Be honest and open with your partner about joys AND fears. Ask for what your need. And be ready to let go a little. This will also lay a strong foundation for you to stand on as a family as you go through the 4th trimester and postpartum.  It will be messy. You will be vulnerable. But you will thrive through it with your partner firmly by your side.
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