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Benefits of Postpartum Doula
care




doula tandem breastfeeding
  • Increased success of breastfeeding
  • Facilitates parent-infant bonding

  • Decreases incidence of postpartum depression

  • Encourages appropriate well-baby and mother care

  • Increases parents’ confidence in their parenting skills


 Postpartum doulas support whatever parenting style you choose. We assist you with your needs making it easier for you to parent your new baby. The goal of a doula is to nurture the parents into their new roles. As parents experience success and their knowledge and self-confidence grow, their needs for professional support should diminish.





Northwest Association for Postpartum Support
A not for profit organization
Established 1996
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PMB 154
4616 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 956-1955