POSTPARTUM AND NEWBORN CARE

Help with the emotional and physical recovery after birth

Assist with newborn care such as diapering, bathing, feeding and soothing techniques

Offer breastfeeding support

Assist your family with adjusting to new roles 

Offer household organizational support - 

Overnight shifts: infant laundry, tidying nursery, washing bottle/pump parts. Daytime shifts: 

preparing occasional light meals, grocery shopping, running errands, laundry, tidying, dishwashing, plus above 

Help with siblings

Offer referrals to local resources such as parenting classes, pediatricians, lactation support, etc.