Postpartum Professionals to Have in your Corner

It’s easy to get swept up in the magic (and seemingly endless decisions) of pregnancy. Between a birth plan, a hospital bag, Childbirth classes, and every Target trip in between — postpartum planning is often overlooked. While the fourth trimester is not anything to be afraid of, a hands off approach can leave families feeling unprepared and unsupported through a major transformation.

By outlining a few professionals that can greatly impact your journey, it’ll be easier than ever to locate systems of support and guidance while you adjust and acclimate to life with a new baby, new body, and often times new mindset and goals.

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1. Postpartum Doulas

Postpartum Doulas offer many of the same services and benefits as labor doula, including education, emotional support, and physical support. It can be hard to identify what these roles would look like, and often times families confuse the benefits with the same encouragement they would receive from a close family member. Let’s put it this way —