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Rest Assured Postpartum Doula Care

As I was caring for a set of triplets one night, the name Rest Assured came to me. After the 12:00 a.m. feeding, the last baby was put with his siblings in their crib. They were all bundled up in their blankets and slept so soundly. (Trust me, a set of triplets sleeping at one time, is sight to behold for any mom, dad or doula!) The atmosphere was quiet and peaceful and it occurred to me that this would be a good name for a doula service.

What is a Postpartum Doula?

The word doula (δοῦλα) originates from the Greek language meaning female servant. A postpartum doula will give support to the needs of the new mother and baby by helping her in the areas of breastfeeding, newborn care and giving emotional support to the new family.

The duties of a postpartum doula include the following:
- Light meal preparation
- Light household duties
- Go to the store or run necessary errands
- Care for baby's siblings
- Assist with the care of multiples (twins, triplets, etc)
- Provide non-judgemental emotional support
- Teach parents calming techniques for upset or colicky baby

The doula will NOT demand a certain way for you raise your child. She won't "take over" with your baby. The doula is there to help foster the bonding process between the newborn and each member of his/her family. She is also there to help the mom during her recovery period. When time permits, the doula will help with light household tidying. At night, the doula's responsibilities focus more on the baby and the mother.

Allow me the opportunity to help you in this transitional time.

Rest Assured - Areas Served

Rest Assured Postpartum Doula Care offers it's postpartum care and baby nurse services to the greater Orange County, CA and Los Angeles County, CA, including Anaheim, Irvine, Orange, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove, Tustin, Fountain Valley, Long Beach, and most points in between Orange County and Los Angeles, CA.