The postpartum is a unique period of transition in a woman's life. Good care after giving birth can have a lasting benefit to the mother’s health, well-being and relationships with her child and surrounding family.
The Settled Nest is dedicated to nurturing women by supporting their needs within their home environment. This support is also available to mothers who have been ‘coping’ for long periods without respite.
Traditionally, a doula is someone who stays with a new mother during her labour and afterwards to ensure they are emotionally supported as well as helping with the household. The postnatal doula service begins after the baby is born and this is the main focus of The Settled Nest.
The postnatal doula is trained to understand what new mothers, and new babies, truly need. They can help with soothing techniques, offer breastfeeding or bottle feeding support and explain normal newborn behavior.
