Physical comfort to the new mother:
- Helps family to care for her postpartum body
- Encourages mom or caregiver to eat properly and drink plenty of fluids
- Allows caregiver to rest when baby is resting or shower and nurture themselves
- Support of choice to breast or bottle feed
Emotional support for the new family:
- Listens to the story of the birth
- Validates the normal adjustment process
- Supports mother through emotional vulnerability
- Supports father through transition to new role
Infant care guidance:
- Supports mom and partner in their feeding choices
- Educates new parent(s) on newborn care recommendations, including pumping breastmilk and proper storage of breastmilk and formula
- Aids parents in developing their personal bonding styles
- Provides solutions to common early breastfeeding challenges
Household assistance, if requested
- Prepares meals and snacks for the new mother and family
- Cleans & prepares bottles
- May do baby laundry or other light cleaning