- Emotional Support: Provide emotional support and companionship to the birthing person and their partner during the postpartum period, offering reassurance, validation, and a listening ear.
- Practical Support: Assist with newborn care tasks such as feeding, diapering, bathing, soothing techniques, and babywearing to help parents feel confident and supported in caring for their newborn.
- Breastfeeding Support: Offer guidance and assistance with breastfeeding, including proper latch techniques, positioning, troubleshooting common breastfeeding challenges, and providing resources for additional support if needed.
- Postpartum Recovery: Provide support for the birthing person’s physical recovery after childbirth, including assistance with self-care tasks, managing postpartum discomfort, and promoting rest and relaxation.
- Sibling Care: Help older siblings adjust to the new baby’s arrival by providing age-appropriate activities, emotional support, and assistance with routines to help ease the transition for the entire family.
- Light Household Tasks: Assist with light household chores such as meal preparation, laundry, tidying up, and running errands to alleviate some of the day-to-day responsibilities for the new parents.
- Education and Resources: Offer evidence-based information and resources on newborn care, postpartum recovery, infant sleep, feeding options, and other relevant topics to help parents make informed decisions and feel empowered in their parenting journey.
- Sleep Support: Provide guidance and strategies for establishing healthy sleep habits for both newborns and parents, including tips for soothing techniques, safe sleep practices, and creating a supportive sleep environment.
- Coping Strategies: Offer support and resources for managing the emotional challenges of the postpartum period, including mood changes, anxiety, and adjusting to parenthood.
- Partner Support: Provide guidance and support for partners in their role as caregivers, including offering practical tips, encouragement, and assistance in bonding with the baby.
- Referrals and Coordination: Connect families with additional support services and resources as needed, including lactation consultants, mental health professionals, parenting classes, and community support groups.
- Postpartum Planning: Assist families in creating a postpartum plan that outlines their preferences, needs, and support systems for the weeks and months following childbirth.
- Community Connections: Facilitate connections with other parents and community resources, including playgroups, parenting classes, and support networks to help build a sense of community and belonging during the postpartum period.
- Continued Support: Offer ongoing support and follow-up after the initial postpartum period, including check-ins, resources, and referrals as needed to support the family’s transition into parenthood.
These services are tailored to meet the unique needs and preferences of each family as they navigate the challenges and joys of the postpartum period.