Key terms and definitions for Postpartum Doula Support
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Learn more →The period covering pregnancy (antenatal) and the first year after birth (postnatal).
Learn more →An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant is a healthcare professional specializing in clinical management of breastfeeding.
Learn more →Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, a group of mental health conditions that can affect parents during pregnancy and postpartum.
Learn more →A professional who provides expert care for newborns, often focusing on sleep conditioning and establishing routines.
Learn more →A common, mild, and temporary period of sadness, mood swings, and anxiety experienced by new mothers in the first two weeks postpartum.
Learn more →The physical and emotional healing process a birthing parent undergoes in the weeks and months following childbirth.
Learn more →Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, a leading organization for doula and childbirth educator training.
Learn more →Doulas of North America International, one of the oldest and largest doula certifying organizations.
Learn more →The act of using a breast pump to express breast milk from the breasts.
Learn more →Gentle methods used to help newborns develop healthy sleep habits and routines.
Learn more →Practices and activities individuals engage in to maintain their physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Learn more →The process of helping older children adjust to the arrival of a new baby in the family.
Learn more →The act of preparing meals or ingredients in advance to save time and effort during busy periods.
Learn more →A common PMAD characterized by excessive worry, racing thoughts, and physical symptoms of anxiety after childbirth.
Learn more →An approach to care that addresses the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being of an individual.
Learn more →A comprehensive strategy developed before birth to ensure adequate rest, nutrition, and support for the birthing parent during the postpartum period.
Learn more →Guidance and hands-on instruction provided by a doula on topics such as feeding, diapering, bathing, soothing, and safe sleep practices for newborns.
Learn more →Support focused on the emotional, mental, and physical well-being of new parents, including stress management, self-care, and identity shifts.
Learn more →Strategies and support to help older children adjust to the arrival of a new baby and foster positive sibling relationships.
Learn more →A postpartum doula's service where they care for the baby during the night, allowing parents to get uninterrupted sleep.
Learn more →Specific support and guidance for parents recovering from a Cesarean section, focusing on mobility, pain management, and healing.
Learn more →The act of acknowledging and working through the complex emotions that can arise during the postpartum period, often facilitated by a doula's empathet...
Learn more →Postpartum doula services delivered remotely via video calls, phone calls, and online resources, offering guidance and check-ins.
Learn more →The psychological and emotional changes a person experiences as they transition into their new role as a parent, often involving a redefinition of sel...
Learn more →A network of support (family, friends, professionals) that surrounds and assists new parents during the postpartum period, providing practical and emo...
Learn more →An organized schedule where friends and family sign up to bring meals to new parents, ensuring they have nourishing food without the burden of cooking...
Learn more →The practice of carrying a baby in a sling or carrier, promoting bonding, hands-free parenting, and often soothing the infant.
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