Dover Doula

What's the difference between a night nurse and an overnight postpartum doula?

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We are so sad to let you know that our beloved team member & doula, Ashley's husband died over the weekend in a ski accident.

Ashley has the biggest heart and is a such a wonderful postpartum doula and mom. We are so heartbroken for her and her girls.

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What’s the difference between a night nurse and overnight postpartum doula care?

I share the differences and benefits of postpartum doula support on this blog:

Night Nurse verses Overnight Postpartum Doula services in Dover, NH - Dover Doula — Dover Doula What are the options for overnight support in New Hampshire? Learn the difference between a night nurse and an overnight postpartum doula.

Hiring a postpartum doula means you’re making a plan to be well cared for as you adjust and settle in to life with a newborn.

Interested? Let’s chat.

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Many people ask me what exactly I do each day as a postpartum doula when I start to work with a new family that has just had a baby.

When I first arrive, I spend some time checking in with mom to see what questions have come up since we last spoke, hear how the night went, etc. Then I set up her to snuggle with baby while I fetch her a fresh glass of water and a meal or snack. I’ll also throw in a load of laundry at this point to get that going.

Then, I ask mom what she needs most that day.

The answers are usually either sleep, shower, or get out of the house.

Based on what she is most needing, we take it from there.

If it is time for the baby to eat, I can help with assessing baby’s latch and any other concerns or just continue to chat with mom.

Sometimes a new mom is feeling overwhelmed by visitors and company or household chores and just wants some quiet time alone with her baby. So I’ll tuck her into bed with her baby, make sure she has water, a healthy snack, her phone, etc.

Then I’m off to tidy up the house, wash the dishes, empty the dishwasher, and fold the laundry. It’s amazing how much laundry one little baby can create!

Learn more about a typical postpartum doula shift here:
https://doverdoula.com/typical-doula-shift

photos by TARA Photography

Meet the Dover Doula Team!

Erika Gagnon has been with Dover Doula since 2017 and is beloved by all the families that she has the blessing to work with.

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Let your postpartum doula tackle the dishes in the sink while you snuggle your newborn or take a nap.

New moms often are feeling exhausted and need the chance to know she is “off duty” and go take a nice long, deep nap.

The sleep deprivation that comes with a new baby is no joke, and new moms and dads need to take every opportunity that they can to rest.

While mom naps, I play with baby if s/he is awake or swaddle the baby up for a nap and get to work on the household chores. By this time, that load of laundry is ready to be switched to the dryer and I can fold whatever may be already done in the dryer. I also make sure all the diaper changing stations are stocked with diapers, and wipes.

If there is an older sibling, I spend time with him/her playing games and enlisting their “help” in caring for mom and baby. Toddlers are often very eager to help and are able to fetch diapers and burp cloths. A postpartum doula’s services are even more valuable to a family welcoming a second or third baby as mom can’t “nap when the baby naps” unless someone else is there to watch the older brother or sister as well.

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photo by TARA Photography