PostpartumA Postpartum Doula provides nonjudgmental support in a family's home after they bring baby home. This includes practical help (such as dishes, laundry, & caring for baby while you sleep), breast & bottle feeding support, assurance & emotional support, and informational support (such as newborn care, resources, & referrals).
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LactationA Certified Lactation Counselor provides knowledge and counseling about optimal and suboptimal breastfeeding. A CLC is qualified to offer lactation education, observe breastfeeding sessions and use a counseling approach to trouble-shoot and help solve breastfeeding problems, and referr to IBCLC's or health care professionals, as needed.
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