Studies has shown that when the mother is cared for by someone after the birth of her child, for a few days or weeks, and has the concern to only nurture herself and the baby, she is more self-confident, can better adjust to the newborn, and she tends to be more successful in breastfeeding.

There were times when parents of newborns could count on their own parents and family members to assist them during the transitioning period after the birth. However, nowadays with the fast pace of our society it is almost impossible for the new parents to find the help within their family and friends.

A Postpartum doula is a trained professional who will provide emotional, physical and educational support while assisting parents to care for the new born on their own.
Some of the services Postpartum doulas offer are:

• Routine newborn care and education in bathing, cord care, diapering, calming techniques, and newborn nutrition and development.
  
  
• Breastfeeding assistance.
  
  
• Pumping assistance
  
  
• Circumcision experience